About The Song – “An American Trilogy” is a 1972 song medley arranged by country composer Mickey Newbury and popularized by Elvis Presley, who included it as a showstopper in his concert routines. The medley uses three 19th-century songs: . “Dixie” — a popular folk song about the southern United States. . “The Battle Hymn … Continue reading Elvis Presley – An American Trilogy