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Misappropriation of Song Raises Domestic Violence Awareness
Country singer Martina McBride's hit 'Independence Day' was misused by political figures, drawing attention to domestic violence. The song’s lyrics about an abused woman were overlooked.
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Rolling Stone
Both Sean Hannity and Sarah Palin misappropriated McBride's 1994 radio staple "Independence Day," seemingly ignoring songwriter Gretchen Peters' lyrics about an abused woman
2026-07-01 14:46 UTC