Demi Lovato 'Made in the USA' vs. Bonnie McKee 'American Girl': Which Song is 2013's Fourth of July Anthem? [VIDEO]

With America's birthday a mere two days away, pop stars have been trying to get this year's Fourth of July hit. Two young female singers, Bonnie McKee and Demi Lovato, have released songs praising this great country in recent weeks.

But, only one can emerge as the true anthem of July 4, 2013. So which will it be? MStars is putting Bonnie McKee's "American Girl" against Demi Lovato's "Made in the USA" up to the test.

1. Most Patriotic Lyrics?

If you're looking for a true American anthem, a la Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A." or Kid Rock's "American Bad*ss," it's important to stress the United States in your lyrics, yet make it fun for the summer.

The opening lines to Lovato's "Made in the USA" already ooze patriotism and American products: "Our love runs deep like a Chevy." Need we go on? If we must, lines touting a love for both the East and West Coasts seem to settle any rivalries between the two, and the ending lyrics to the chorus/the song's title stress that the best things are "Made in the USA."

Meanwhile, McKee's track emphasizes the USA lifestyle. She brags about falling in love in a 7/11 parking lot, believing in the American dream, being raised by a television and overall being an American girl. Hard to argue with those credentials.

McKee's credentials as a highly sought after songwriter show through in "American Girl." The lyrics just ooze red, white and blue. Point Bonnie.

Score- Demi: 0 / Bonnie: 1

2. Can U.S. Citizens Relate?

Along with the lyrics, an important factor for a bona fide Fourth of July anthem is relatability, both in lyrics and artist persona.

Lovato's song is about falling in love, whereas McKee's track focuses on life in the USA and being proud of being an "American Girl." While everyone is bound to fall in love in the USA at some point, only half the U.S. population is female, isolating the male relatable factor.

Also, connecting with audiences is where Demi Lovato really shines through. A love song is always in style. Plus, the "Heart Attack" singer's openness with the American public about her mental health struggles makes her a great role model. Meanwhile, McKee is still really an enigma. Point Demi.

Score- Demi: 1 / Bonnie: 1

3. More American Music Video?

Every good American song has a patriotic video to match. So, which comes out on top?

McKee's "American Girl" has gone viral mostly for its inclusion of some of the biggest stars in the USA. Katy Perry, Macklemore, Ke$ha and make cameos in the clip. Meanwhile, McKee's turn in the video shows the singer strutting in a bandeau top and denim vest while eating rocket popsicles (red, white and blue!) and hamburgers. The whole thing is very indicative of an American summer.

The video for Lovato's "Made in the USA" has yet to debut. (Is a July 4 premiere in the works?) However, yesterday she released a behind-the-scenes promo for the upcoming official music video. The clip seems to be about falling in love at a summer carnival where Lovato is a featured performer. There also seems to be scenes involving soldiers, which is a great tribute to America on Independence Day.

Both videos demonstrate the American summer extraordinarily well. However, Lovato's video has yet to be seen, and a carnival is a bit more summery than straightforward patriotic. It's hard to argue against hamburgers and celebrities when one thinks about America. Point Bonnie.

Score- Demi: 1 / Bonnie: 2

4. Summer Sound?

This essentially comes down to which tune is a better fit for a "song of the summer" title. The Fourth of July falls smack dab in the middle of summer vacation, so an anthem for the holiday has to be an anthem for the summer.

"American Girl" is a little more upbeat than "Made in the USA," though Lovato's song does avoid the mid-tempo range. Both are incredibly light, poppy and fun. A summer song needs to be able to be played at a barbeque or pool party, and both tracks would fit any summer playlist.

So, it really just comes down to which song stands out more.

Even though McKee can boast better America-themed lyrics, in general, "American Girl" is a little too generic sounding. "Made in the USA" has a more unique melody and vocal pattern.

McKee may as well be one of the many pop starlets she writes for, and perhaps she's wasted her better tunes on the likes of Katy Perry and Carly Rae Jepsen. Point Demi.

Score- Demi: 2 / Bonnie: 2

5. Which Song Can U.S.-Stay?

Of course, the winning song cannot just be for 2013. The best American anthems like "American Pie" and "Kids in America" have been around for decades. So, which song and star has more staying power for 2014 and beyond?

Unfortunately for McKee, Lovato already has been in the public eye for some time now. With the above point Demi for overall better summer song sound, it's hard to argue that "Made in the USA" isn't the song more likely to be remembered for years to come.

McKee will have to further prove and promote herself before "American Girl" really hits the public. Despite 500,000+ YouTube views, the song and the singer are still mostly flying under the radar. Point Demi.

Score- Demi: 3 / Bonnie: 2

So, in a tough competition, it seems as though "Made in the USA" is 2013's official Fourth of July anthem! Congratulations, Miss Lovato!

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