I’ve written about Rebekah Snyder before, but on a day like today I felt compelled to bring her back into the spotlight. Twenty four years after the attacks of September 11th we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the resilience that continues to carry this nation forward. And Snyder’s new single “America” released today could not feel more timely.
Written the morning after 9/11 “America” is not just another patriotic song. It’s a piece of living history, raw, unfiltered, and deeply human. In her stripped down acoustic ballad Snyder captures the ache of loss while also illuminating the strength and compassion that emerged in the aftermath. The fact that she’s waited until now to release it gives the song even greater weight. It feels like a message preserved in amber, finally finding its moment.
Her performance is haunting in its intimacy. You can hear her lived experiences woven through every line, her perspective as a single mother, a domestic violence survivor, and the proud granddaughter of a WWII veteran. This is not patriotism wrapped in fanfare and fireworks, it’s the quiet steady love of country that comes from ordinary people holding their families and communities together when the world feels broken.
The accompanying video, directed by Marcos Durian, makes the song even more visceral. Starring Snyder’s daughter as a younger version of herself, it surrounds her with symbols of working class Americana, Iron City Beer bottles, Old Spice cologne, and the grit of those who get up each day and keep going. It’s a reminder that the heart of this nation has always been found in its people.
On a day where emotions run high and memories resurface “America” stands as both a reflection and a balm. It’s not about politics or partisanship, it’s about humanity, courage, and the bonds that tie us together in the face of loss. As Snyder herself put it: “I wrote ‘America’ as a way to process what I was feeling the morning after 9/11. It’s about honoring the people who serve, the families who sacrifice, and the strength we find in each other when everything feels uncertain.”
For anyone looking for a soundtrack to this day of remembrance Rebekah Snyder’s “America” is essential listening.
LISTEN HEREHonoring Resilience: Rebekah Snyder Revisits 9/11 With “America”
