who wrote proud to be an american song

The song "Proud to Be an American," officially titled "God Bless the U.S.A.," was written and recorded by American country singer Lee Greenwood. He wrote the song in 1983, and it became his signature patriotic anthem, released in 1984. Greenwood wrote it inspired by his feelings about patriotism and the shooting down of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, aiming to unite Americans and instill pride in the country.