Grammy-winning country star Trace Adkins has premiered a new patriotic single, "American Made", as part of celebrations marking the United States' 250th birthday (America250). Adkins debuted the song on PBS's "A Capitol Fourth", an annual live concert on Capitol Hill, where the veteran rock band Chicago also performed. In interviews with Fox News Digital, both acts spoke about their pride in the country and why they felt the anniversary was the right moment to release such a song.

Adkins said he wrote the track with friends before submitting it to a record label, and linked its message to his wife's recent naturalisation as a US citizen and his own family's eight generations in America. Both Adkins and Chicago's founding member Lee Loughnane cited the reactions of international visitors attending the FIFA Club World Cup as evidence of American greatness, noting that tourists were surprised by everyday freedoms and services such as free drink refills. The article references viral videos from foreign fans, including Japanese supporters praising Texan barbecue and an Australian comedian visiting with his son.