Good question. There aren't many songs that specifically talk about competition, self-reliance and hard work. In music, those things are often more implicit than explicit. "Freedom" is common to talk about, but that's because it's a more general term which can be used in many different ways. The famous patriotic song "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood has some of those qualities, but the song is more about loving the USA than talking about individualism and competition. There might be some country songs that are good examples. Right now, the only one I can think of that might fit is "Small Town Southern Man" by Alan Jackson. It tells the story of a simple American farmer who works hard raising a family and is grateful for everything he has. In many ways it typifies "traditional American values," even if it doesn't specifically talk about things like competition and freedom.

It's commonly thought that "Country" music best expresses "American values," and even though I tried to find other genres of music, I was only able to find mostly country songs. Sorry. :-O I hope this helps: "Made in America" by Toby Keith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1YUNjJiTpE (This country song is about an American man who is proud of his country and hopes for it to be fully self-sustaining.) "Something To Be Proud Of" by Montgomery Gentry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpvfmSL6WkM (This song expresses the "traditional" American who values family, his country, and hard work more than wealth and material success.) "Where is the Love?" by The Black Eyed Peas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ZbzzIhS-w (This song is rap I think, and it expresses putting the past behind and accepting others.) "How 'Bout Them Cowgirls" by George Strait http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upqqoSv-LCk (This song is mostly about women from rural America, and describes them as being proud, hard-working, loyal, and loving.) "I'm Proud to be an American" by Lee Green http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MGQjiBqO8A (This song expresses pride many Americans have for their country. He says that no matter what, he will stand by his country.) "Born Country" by Alabama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmMFr8B92VY (Haha, sorry, more country.)

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