Spangled Banner,” “ America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” — all patriotic songs that celebrate America.

“Singing “God Bless America” is my sign of respect for the veterans who are being honored on the field,” Judge said. “They’re 70 years old, some are 80, some are 90 and can barely walk.

“Larry sang ‘God Bless America’ and received a warm reception from everyone in the stands,” said dad, Paul. ... except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.

The phrase "God bless America" has permeated American public discourse since at least 1938, when Irving Berlin released a song by that title that was instantly hailed as a new national anthem. It has ...