God Bless America is the second compilation album from American recording artist LeAnn Rimes. The album was released on October 16, 2001 as a patriotic tribute to the events of September 11, 2001.

The album comprises patriotic and inspirational songs that were originally included on All That (1994) and You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs (1997), with the liner stating, "These classic recordings were made while America was first discovering LeAnn Rimes."

"Put a Little Holiday in Your Heart" was originally released as a bonus single alongside Blue at Target during the 1996 Christmas season. The album includes four previously unreleased recordings: "The Lord's Prayer" and "The Sands of Time", in addition to alternate recordings of the previously released songs "Why Can't We" and "Middle Man".

Release God Bless America was an unofficial release put out by Curb Records while Rimes was in the midst of a legal battle with the label in an effort to nullify the recording contract she entered into with them at 12 years old. Shortly after its release, Rimes ended her standoff with the label and signed a new contract with them.

Track listing

Charts Chart (2001)Peakposition

Personnel

Bob Campbell-Smith – additional recording, mixing Bob Gentry – bass guitar Curtis Randall – background vocals, bass guitar Dan Wojciechowski – drums Daniel Kresco – assistant mixing Dennis Willson – background vocals Gary Leach – assistant mixing, background vocals Glenn Meadows – master Greg Hunt – recording, mixing Greg Morrow – drums Jeff Watkins – assistant recording Jerry Matheny – electric guitar Jimmy Kelly – keyboards John Willis – electric guitar

Johnny Mulhair – producer Kelly Glenn – keyboards LeAnn Rimes – lead vocals Lesley Albert – production coordinator Mary Ann Kennedy – background vocals Michael Black – background vocals Michael Rhodes – bass guitar Michael Spriggs – acoustic guitar Mike Curb – producer Mike McClain – recording, mixing Milo Deering – acoustic guitar, fiddle, steel guitar Pam Rose – background vocals Paul Franklin – steel guitar Roger Wojahn – producer Steve Nathan – keyboards Wilbur C. Rimes – producer

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