Independence Day (song)

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"Independence Day" is a song performed by country singer Martina McBride, originally included on her 1993 album The Way That I Am. Released as a single in 1994, it became her first crossover success. The song was composed by Gretchen Peters, who later recorded the song herself.

The lyrics tell a story of a woman's response to domestic abuse, seen from the point of view of her daughter. The song's music video was somewhat controversial at the time of its release, because of its graphic depiction of domestic violence.

In 2001, ABC Radio began using the chorus of the song as part of the introductory music for their Sean Hannity radio program. (The other song used in the introduction is Carl Orff's "O Fortuna" from Carmina Burana.)

In 2005, American Idol contestant Carrie Underwood performed the song several times on the show, and released a version on the B-side of her debut single "Inside Your Heaven".