Chris Janson Urges Children to Respect U.S. Flag Ahead of 250th Anniversary

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 2

Chris Janson said he wants his children to respect the U.S. flag, honor the country and value the freedoms Americans often take for granted ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
The 40-year-old country singer tied that message to a childhood lesson from a veteran teacher, who sharply corrected him after he let the flag touch the ground while taking it down at school.
Janson said travel and his own upbringing in a trailer park shaped his gratitude for everyday American freedoms and comforts, which he now tries to pass on to his kids.
A new rendition of “America the Beautiful” with five-time Grammy winner Steven Curtis Chapman reinforces that theme; the pair debuted it live last month at the Grand Ole Opry with a children’s choir.
Chapman echoed Janson’s point, saying overseas trips underscored the rarity of U.S. freedoms and deepened his gratitude for a country where people can openly express faith and beliefs.