bumper for his Premiere Radio Networks radio talk show. Writer Gretchen Peters objected to Hannity's use, arguing the song was about domestic violence, not patriotic values. Since she could not stop his use, she collected royalties from him every time it was played and used those royalties to donate to her causes, until Hannity's program dropped the song in mid-2014. Personnel Credits from album liner notes. Joe Chemay – bass guitar Ashley Cleveland – backing vocals Paul Franklin – pedal steel guitar Vicki Hampton – backing vocals Bill Hullett – acoustic guitar Mary Ann Kennedy – backing vocals Brent Mason – electric guitar Martina McBride – lead and backing vocals Steve Nathan – keyboards Pam Rose – backing vocals Lonnie Wilson – drums Paul Worley – acoustic guitar Chart performance Certifications Awards and nominations It received the RIAA Gold Certificate on December 12, 2018. Cover versions In 2002, singer Taylor Horn covered the song for her debut album taylor-made at the age of nine. In 2003, Pat Benatar performed the song in a duet with McBride on the CMT television series Crossroads. On American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Lil Rounds, and Tristan McIntosh have each performed the song on the show. Underwood also released the song as a B-side track with her single of "Inside Your Heaven". In 2011, Little Big Town performed Independence Day as a tribute to McBride, who was being honoured as part of ACM's Girls Night Out - Superstar Women of Country show. In 2019, McBride performed the song as the opener to the 53rd CMA Awards alongside a host of other women in country music. Those featured were: McBride, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Nettles, Karen Fairchild, Kimberley Schlapman, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson, Crystal Gayle, Terri Clark and Sara Evans. In October 2019, Kelly Clarkson performed Independence Day during the Kellyoke segment of her daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show. In 2021, the band American Aquarium recorded the song on their album Slappers, Bangers and Certified Twangers Vol. 2. References 1994 singles 1994 songs Martina McBride songs Taylor Horn songs Carrie Underwood songs Songs with feminist themes Songs written by Gretchen Peters Music videos directed by Deaton-Flanigen Productions Song recordings produced by Paul Worley RCA Records singles Songs about domestic violence Holiday songs Black-and-white music videos