From Big Sky Country to the Cowboy State, every corner of America has a song that speaks to its soul. Join us as we explore ...

To mark America's Semiquincentennial, TIME asked 25 experts to share a song that captures the essence of American life today.

SONG OF AMERICA by Various Artists, $24.98 (list price), www.srrecords.com/SongofAmerica; all ages. It was a warm summer day last July when I first heard about a ...

That magic can be found throughout the soundtrack to America's 250 year history, but with a singular expression — a persistent, optimistic energy that has powered this nation forward. The pursuit of ...