America, My Home!
Copyright 1999 - All Rights Reserved
Written by Doctors George and Sherry Simon
Performed by Ricky David Tripp
"This very inspiring
song beautifully performed by Ricky
David Tripp will stir up your love and pride of our beloved USA.
And it is one that should be on your favorite patriotic songs
list." David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder (January 2009)
Ricky David Tripp
Lyrics - CD
version
I have seen the torch of freedom pass from hand to
yearning hand
And the vision of our fathers spread hope throughout this land
As the dream some fought and died for in my heart, becomes my own
I will strive to keep her promise, America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America!
And freedom reign across America, my home!
From the shorelines to the prairies to the cities, great and small
We have reaped the fruits of justice and liberty for all
So with deep appreciation for the blessings we have known
I will honor her forever, America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America!
And freedom reign across America, my home!
America!, America! May God bless America!
And freedom reign across America, my home!
May freedom reign across America, my home!
Copyright 1999 George K. Simon, Jr. and Sherry Simon ~ All Rights Reserved
The Story behind America, My Home! (Anthem for the Millennium)
When Country Music Showdown National Champion Ricky David Tripp
inquired about inspiration for the song, Dr. Simon replied: “I
believe sincerely that the greatness of America lies not in our
wealth of resources, the might of our military, or
the form of our government, but in the character of our
people upon which our freedom completely depends. Each of us
has a responsibility to keep freedom alive. I really try to
convey that message in this song.”
About Ricky David Tripp
Ricky David Tripp is the one of the most
seen and heard musical entertainer in Arkansas. His first
television appearance was at the age of 14 on The Vic Ames
Show, with the legendary former Ames Brother and the Henry
Shedd Trio. After teaming with his brother Mike, The Tripp
Brothers were featured in the early 80s on the regionally
syndicated musical variety television series Illusions. In
1987 Tripp won a spot on the legendary You Can Be A Star!
show on The Nashville Network (TNN), finishing in the final
four and making more than 47 subsequent TNN broadcast
performances between 1987 and 1994. In 1992, Tripp came out
of a national field of more than 60,000 performers, to win
the The True Value/GMC Truck Country Showdown, taking the
stage with Kenny Rogers and Louise Mandrell, and Doug Stone.
Having landing an RCA recording contract, the title 'Best
New Artist in Country Music' and a $50,000 grand prize,
Tripp was later featured as an opening act for such notables
as Vince Gill, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea, Glen
Campbell and Jerry Jeff Walker.
After experiencing a lull in his career, Tripp
made a major comeback in early 2001 with a new patriotic
song penned by Dr. George Simon, 'America, My Home,'
which exploded in popularity
after the attacks of September 11.
Tripp was asked by then Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee
to perform the song in a patriotic event that also
featured recording artist Tracy Lawrence at the
Riverfront Amphitheatre before a crowd of 25,000 who
gave Tripp a standing ovation.
The
event was also carried by regional ABC affiliates, featured
on CNN, and the song was played over the Armed Forces Radio
Network. After performing 'America, My Home' for thousands
throughout the state, including many military groups and
bases during 2002, a corporate sponsor flew Tripp the Mirage
Hotel in Las Vegas to perform the song in a program that
included former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former
Democratic advisor James Carville. Tripp's performance for
the packed crowd served as a tribute to the Columbia
astronauts whose craft had crashed hours earlier.
Tripp has recently connected with 60s folk and pop legend
Jimmie Rodgers (of 'Honeycomb' fame). Rogers, who had more
than three dozen chart singles, including 'Kisses Sweeter
Than Wine,' 'Child of Clay,' and the popular ballad, 'It's
Over,' approached Tripp about recording an album of yet
unrecorded original songs.
Also an accomplished magician recently inducted into Ring 29
of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM),Tripp
continues to perform in the central Arkansas area and has
entered his fourth year as a featured entertainer at The
Wyndham Hotel of North Little Rock AR, where he performs
music and magic three nights per week in the facility's
Riverfront Steakhouse.
