Country Musics 5 Most Patriotic Singers: Toby Keith, Charlie Daniels, Craig Morgan, and More [Video]

Country music and patriotism go together like apple pie and ice cream – you can have one without the other, but why would you want to?

The genre is packed with songs about God and country, but what about the hearts of the people who sing them? Are they true?

Here’s a look at five of country music’s most dedicated patriots and what makes them authentic.

No civilian entertainer may be as synonymous with battle songs as Toby Keith.

Keith died of stomach cancer on Feb. 5. But before he got sick, Keith sang for more than 250,000 troops in 17 countries over 20 years.

The Oklahoman built much of his career on patriotism, including his popular “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American).” He released the song after 9/11.

The Washington Post reportedthat Keith never planned to record “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry …