With her new single “America,” Rebekah Snyder delivers a stirring, stripped-down ballad that resonates with authenticity and emotional weight. Anchored by little more than an acoustic guitar and her heartfelt vocals, Snyder paints a vivid portrait of patriotism, generational duty, and quiet resilience, rooted in the lived experiences of rural America.
Written in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, the song feels timeless rather than dated, offering reflection without sentimentality. Snyder, a single mother and domestic violence survivor, uses her voice not only to tell her story, but to speak for the many who rarely get heard. There’s grit here, but also grace. She sings not from a pedestal, but from a front porch, looking out over the landscape of memory, loss, and legacy.
The accompanying video, directed by Marcos Durian and filmed in Los Angeles, leans into nostalgic Americana with scenes featuring her daughter and symbolic details—like Iron City Beer bottles and Old Spice cologne—that evoke the working-class heart of the country. It’s not glossy patriotism, but personal and real, an America seen through the eyes of someone who has lived its complexities.
Fans of Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Lori McKenna, and Kacey Musgraves will find a kindred spirit in Snyder. Her unvarnished delivery and lyrical honesty make “America” a powerful introduction to her 2025 slate of releases, promising a body of work that is just as grounded, bold, and human as this debut.
Rebekah Snyder performs “America” live on April 25th at Heroes Bar & Grille in Kittanning, PA—an ideal setting for a song that speaks so directly to small-town spirit and American perseverance.
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