Music in CommonUnited Songs of America
United Songs of America (U.S.A.) aims to bridge the political divisiveness and culture wars ripping apart our nation to prevent politically and socially motivated acts of violence from erupting.
Americans who feel they have no political home or voice; conservative, liberal, and centrist songwriters · Slated to launch in summer 2026
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A 2022 Pew Center analysis finds that the Democratic and Republican parties have pushed further to the left and right fringes, leaving a rapidly diminishing political center where many Americans feel like they have no political home or voice.
United Songs of America (U.S.A.) aims to bridge the political divisiveness and culture wars ripping apart our nation to prevent politically and socially motivated acts of violence from erupting.
U.S.A pairs conservative, liberal, and centrist songwriters to compose songs addressing the most debated and polarizing issues of our time.
The songs will be recorded and released as well as performed live by the Music in Common touring band. The project is slated to launch in summer 2026 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
Details
- Who
- Americans who feel they have no political home or voice; conservative, liberal, and centrist songwriters
- When
- Slated to launch in summer 2026
Run by
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