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Essential American songs of the last 250 years

Essential American songs of the last 250 years

Summary

For the 250th birthday of the United States, CBS News collected opinions from 90 notable Americans about the most important songs in American history. These contributors named 250 songs they believe are essential to understanding the country’s culture and history.

Key Facts

  • The project celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary.
  • CBS News asked 90 well-known Americans to participate.
  • Contributors included people like Jason Alexander, Ken Burns, and Misty Copeland.
  • Each person selected songs they thought were essential to American culture.
  • In total, 250 songs were chosen.
  • The list is called the Essential American Songbook.
  • The project was shared on CBS News and the CBS News app.
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