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From ‘California Love’ to ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’: DNC Celebrates Each State with Signature Tunes

 

 

‘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