Alt-country and Americana singer-songwriter Rebekah Snyder has returned with a heartfelt new single titled “America”, which is bound to hit you right inside. Rooted in raw emotion and personal history, the track takes listeners on an intimate journey through family legacy, patriotism, and the enduring strength of rural communities. Definitely poignant considering the state of the world at the moment and the political climate.
With her signature stripped-back acoustic style, Rebekah Snyder delivers a stirring ballad that reflects on what it truly means to be American. Penned the day after the tragic events of 9/11, “America” captures a moment of national grief and personal resolve, offering a deeply emotional take on unity, sacrifice, and hope.
As a single mother and survivor of domestic violence, Rebekah Snyder brings an unfiltered honesty to her music. Her lyrics are drawn from lived experience, and “America” stands as a moving tribute to her own resilience and to the quiet strength passed down through generations. The song also pays homage to her grandfather, a World War II veteran, whose legacy plays a central role in the track’s storytelling.
Accompanying the release is a nostalgic music video, shot in Los Angeles by filmmaker Marcos Durian. The visual not only features her daughter, adding a deeply personal touch but also weaves in vintage Americana imagery, from Iron City Beer bottles to Old Spice cologne—symbolic nods to working-class culture and familial memories. There’s a full narrative that combines with the performance piece to truly tug at the heartstrings.
We watch her daughter act as her younger self with an actor playing her grandfather. We watch their interactions and the grandfather later sits down to watch the television, only to find that the world is still falling apart, that there are still wars ongoing and that terrorist attacks such as the Twin Towers are still happening today. The end of the video sees him shave and put on the army uniform, saluting to the camera. Emotional and iconic, this is one of those videos that stay with you, and the song itself does the exact same.
“America” is just the beginning of what’s to come from Rebekah Snyder. With more music on the horizon in 2025, she promises to continue exploring themes of womanhood, survival, and heritage through her compelling and unvarnished perspective.
Raised in rural Pennsylvania and is also a certified flight instructor, Rebekah Snyder has carved out a space in the alt-country landscape by staying true to her Appalachian roots. Her music speaks to those who feel unheard, spotlighting stories of strength, resilience, and the bonds that connect us across generations.
“America”, by Rebekah Snyder, is available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via RSB Project. Look out for more new music from this talented rising alt-country and Americana singer-songwriter.