CHICAGO — The Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a lively celebration as state delegations announced their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris, each accompanied by music reflecting their state’s cultural identity.
For Georgia, Atlanta’s own Lil Jon took center stage with a live performance of his hit “Turn Down for What,” but that wasn't the only Peach State tribute.
Athens-born band B-52s, known for hits like "Rock Lobster" and "Love Shack," also made an unexpected appearance in the DNC roll call, but not for Georgia. Instead, Idaho’s delegation chose the B-52s' song “Private Idaho” as their roll call anthem.
More about the B-52s
Formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, the B-52s quickly became known for their unique sound, blending new wave, punk, and dance music. Their debut album, featuring hits like “Rock Lobster,” was a critical and commercial success, and the band continued to produce popular tracks throughout the 1980s and 1990s.
Here’s a list of the states and the songs they selected for the Democratic National Convention roll call:
Alabama: "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Alaska: "Feel It Still" by Portugal. The Man
American Samoa: "Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga
Arizona: "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks
Arkansas: "Don’t Stop" by Fleetwood Mac
California: "The Next Episode" by Dr. Dre; "California Love" by Tupac Shakur; "Alright" and "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
Colorado: "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
Connecticut: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder
Delaware: "Higher Love" by Kygo and Whitney Houston
Democrats Abroad: "Love Train" by The O’Jays
Washington, D.C.: "Let Me Clear My Throat" by DJ Kool
Florida: "I Won’t Back Down" by Tom Petty
Georgia: "Turn Down for What" by DJ Snake and Lil Jon
Guam: "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
Hawaii: "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars
Idaho: "Private Idaho" by The B-52s
Illinois: "Sirius" by The Alan Parsons Project
Indiana: "Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson
Iowa: "Celebration" by Kool and The Gang
Kansas: "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas
Kentucky: "First Class" by Jack Harlow
Louisiana: "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled feat. T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross
Maine: "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon
Maryland: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
Massachusetts: "I’m Shipping Up to Boston" by The Dropkick Murphys
Michigan: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
Minnesota: "Kiss" and "1999" by Prince and The Revolution
Mississippi: "Twistin’ the Night Away" by Sam Cooke
Missouri: "Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan
Montana: "American Woman" by Lenny Kravitz
Nebraska: "Firework" by Katy Perry
Nevada: "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
New Hampshire: "Don’t Stop Believin'" by Journey
New Jersey: "Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen
New Mexico: "Confident" by Demi Lovato
New York: "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys
North Carolina: "Raise Up" by Petey Pablo
North Dakota: "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys
Northern Mariana Islands: "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Ohio: "Green Light" by John Legend feat. André 3000
Oklahoma: "Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘til the Sun Comes Up)" by Garth Brooks
Oregon: "Float On" by Modest Mouse
Pennsylvania: "Motownphilly" by Boyz II Men; "Black and Yellow" by Wiz Khalifa
Puerto Rico: "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
Rhode Island: "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift
South Carolina: "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine" by James Brown
South Dakota: "What I Like About You" by The Romantics
Tennessee: "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton
Texas: "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" by Beyoncé
Utah: "Animal" by Neon Trees
Vermont: "Stick Season" by Noah Kahan
US Virgin Islands: "VI to the Bone" by Mic Love
Virginia: "The Way I Are" by Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson and D.O.E.
Washington: "Can’t Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
West Virginia: "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver
Wisconsin: "Jump Around" by House of Pain
Wyoming: "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas
