Greenwood is known for his patriotic signature song " God Bless the U.S.A. " , which was originally released and successful in 1984 , and became popular again during the Gulf War in 1991 and after the September 11 , 2001 attacks ( becoming his highest charting pop hit , reaching number 16 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 ) . He also has charted seven number-one hits in his career : " Somebody 's Gon na Love You " , " Going , Going , Gone " , " Dixie Road " , " I Do n't Mind the Thorns ( If You 're the Rose ) " , " Do n't Underestimate My Love For You " , " Hearts Are n't Made to Break ( They 're Made to Love ) " , and " Mornin ' Ride " . His 1983 single " I.O.U. " was also a top-five hit on the adult contemporary charts , and a number 53 on the Hot 100
September 11 , 2001 attacks
September 11 attacks
Lee Greenwood