The music video was produced by American director team Deaton-Flanigen Productions, consisting of William Deaton III and George Flanigen IV, and premiered on CMT on May 20, 1994.

The title also refers to the fact that the events noted in the song happened on the United States' Independence Day, or July 4.

On American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Lil Rounds, and Tristan McIntosh have each performed the song on the show.

In 2011, Little Big Town performed Independence Day as a tribute to Martina McBride, who was being honoured as part of ACM's Girls Night Out - Superstar Women of Country show.

In 2019, Martina McBride performed the song as the opener to the 53rd CMA Awards alongside a host of other women in country music.

Those featured were: Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson, Reba McEntire, Jennifer Nettles, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Crystal Gayle, Terri Clark and Sara Evans.

[21] In 2021, the band American Aquarium recorded the song on their album Slappers, Bangers and Certified Twangers Vol.