Lee Greenwood, whose hit "God Bless the USA" has been voted the most recognizable patriotic song in America, will perform Friday at Penn's Peak.

The country music superstar could easily talk about the accomplishments in his life, but this high-energy entertainer prefers to continue writing and recording with the same passion and integrity that has always fueled his stellar career.To that end, Greenwood has a new seven-song EP titled "I Want to be in Your World." He wrote three of the seven songs and exposes his musical talent on the saxophone on one of the original tracks, "Here Comes Love, There Goes My Heart."He also covers the Michael McDonald/Kenny Loggins ballad "You Can Let Go Now." McDonald plays piano on the recording.Greenwood claims a string of hits including "Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands," "It Turns Me Inside Out," "Somebody's Gonna Love You," "Holdin' A Good Hand," "I Don't Mind the Thorns (If You're the Rose)," "She's Lyin," and "Dixie Road."He's won numerous industry accolades including, Male Vocalist of the year for the Academy of Country Music, two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance.In 1985, he took home CMA Song of the Year honor as the writer of "God Bless the USA."Greenwood knows firsthand what it's like to have loved ones fighting for the freedom of all Americans as his father served in the Navy and the Merchant Marine in World War II.The California native was discovered in 1979 by Larry McFaden, who saw him performing in a show at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. McFaden was the bass player and bandleader for Mel Tillis. He brought Greenwood to Nashville and got him signed to MCA Records.Greenwood has taken his career a step beyond songwriting, and has released a new book, "Does God Still Bless the USA." He has also recently added a children's book, "Proud to be an American."Doors at Penn's Peak open at 6 p.m. The show begins at 8.Tickets are $20 for regular reserved seating; $25 for premium reserved.For more information, visit

www.pennspeak.com/.