"American Idiot" is the first single and title track off American punk rock band Green Day's ninth studio album "American Idiot". The song was released on August 31, 2004. The song criticizes the United States around 2004. The song was nominated for 4 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Rock Song, Best Short Form Music Video and Record of the Year. The band performed the song at the 2005 Grammy Awards.