Grammy Hall of Famer Don McLean stopped by the studio to celebrate 55 years of “American Pie”

For more than 55 years, Americans have been singing along to one of the most iconic songs ever recorded. A song that was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for its lasting historical significance.

The original troubadour and writer of “American Pie,” Don McLean is now on an anniversary tour to celebrate the milestone.

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Don stopped by the RFD-TV Music Row Studio and spoke with Suzanne Alexander about the song’s legacy and horses.

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