A Song's Resurgence Tests the Nation's Patience Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" has recently resurfaced on multiple Billboard charts, including Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales.
The song's return to prominence is a testament to the enduring power of nationalistic anthems in America. However, its failure to reach No.
1 on these charts – thwarted by Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" by just one space – raises questions about the cultural appetite for this type of music.