‘California Love’ to ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’: DNC recognizes each state with special music
The roll call ceremony at the Democratic National Convention showcased a blend of national and state pride through various musical selections.
As delegates cast their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris, DJ Cassidy played a distinctive song for each state.
Delegates from Tennessee danced along to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” while Texas representatives brought the energy with Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul took pride in the Empire State’s history with Jay Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind.” California Governor Gavin Newsom also celebrated with a mix of Tupac Shakur’s “California Love” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
Beyoncé’s “Freedom” resonated as Harris made a surprise appearance, accepting the party’s nomination live from a campaign event she attended with running mate Tim Walz in Wisconsin.
This ceremonial roll call unfolded on the second day of the convention in Chicago.
What songs represented each state?
Tennessee: Song: 9 to 5 | Artist: Dolly Parton
Texas: Song: Texas Hold ‘Em | Artist: Beyoncé
South Dakota: Song: That’s What I Like About You | Artist: The Romantics
South Carolina: Song: Get Up (I Feel Like Being a Sex Machine) | Artist: James Brown
Oregon: Song: Float On | Artist: Modest Mouse
Ohio: Song: Green Light | Artist: John Legend
Florida: Song: I Won’t Back Down | Artist: Tom Petty
Georgia: Song: Turn Down For What? | Artist: Lil Jon
New Jersey: Song: Born in the USA | Artist: Bruce Springsteen
California: Song: California Love | Artist: Tupac Shakur
California: Song: Not Like Us | Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Illinois: Song: Fortunate | Artist: Common
Massachusetts: Song: I’m Shipping Up to Boston | Artist: Dropkick Murphys
Virginia: Song: The Way I Are | Artist: Timbaland (featuring Hilson & D.O.E)
Utah: Song: Everybody Talks | Artist: Neon Trees
Wisconsin: Song: Jump Around | Artist: House of Pain
Rhode Island: Song: Shake It Off | Artist: Taylor Swift
Pennsylvania: Song: Black and Yellow | Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Wyoming: Song: I Gotta Feeling | Artist: Black Eyed Peas
Oklahoma: Song: Ain’t Goin’ Down (’til the Sun Comes Up) | Artist: Garth Brooks
Minnesota: Song: 1999 | Artist: Prince