Lee Greenwood on Middle East Trip, 'God Bless the USA' Bible, and Presidential Parade

Middle East Trip and Performances

• ✈️ Lee Greenwood recounts his trip to the Middle East with President Trump, performing at a palace in Saudi Arabia for the first time and at a military base in Qatar.
• 🇺🇸 He describes the audience in Qatar, including US troops and local residents, as very respectful, with many taking pictures and videos, likening them to "fans."
• 🎶 Greenwood notes the worldwide recognition of his song "God Bless the USA," making it easily understood by international audiences.

'God Bless the USA' Bible and Presidential Honors

• 📖 Greenwood discusses the success of the "God Bless the USA Bible," which includes the King James Version and the Constitution.
• 🇺🇸 He highlights a new "Presidential Bible" that honors Donald Trump as the 45th and potentially 47th president, featuring a new cover presented to him.
• 🇺🇸 A separate Bible honors the First Lady, Melania Trump, also featuring the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
• 💡 The inspiration for including the Constitution and Declaration of Independence came from friends who became US citizens and wanted to study these documents alongside the Bible.

Kennedy Center and Upcoming Events

• 🏛️ Greenwood, reappointed for six years, serves on the board of the Kennedy Center, where Donald Trump is the chairman.
• ✨ He expresses excitement about planned renovations and improvements to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, aiming to make it a premier US cultural facility.
• 🎶 Greenwood will be performing at a military parade on Saturday to honor the 250th birthday of the US Army and also President Trump's birthday.
• 🇺🇸 He looks forward to shaking hands with soldiers and thanking them for their service at the parade.