Celebrities appear at DNC call in Chicago
Lil Jon, Wendell Pierce and Spike Lee were among those present at the DNC roll call.
During the ceremonial roll call of the Democratic Party Convention, music celebrated pride in both the nation and the state.
As Democratic delegates announced their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris, record producer DJ Cassidy played a separate song for each state.
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The delegates from Tennessee rocked to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5,” while Texas took to the dance floor with TEXAS HOLD ‘EM by Houston native Beyoncé.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul boasted about the Empire State’s historical significance by comparing it to Jay Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State Of Mind.” California Governor Gavin Newsom later praised the Golden State by comparing it to a mashup of Tupac Shakur’s “California Love Song” and Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
When Harris took the DNC stage in another surprise appearance and accepted the party’s nomination, Beyoncé’s “Freedom featuring Kendrick Lamar” played.
The ceremonial roll call of delegates took place on Tuesday, the second day of the convention in Chicago.
Which songs were played in each state?
Tennessee: Song: 9 to 5 | Artist: Dolly Parton
Texas: Song: Song: Texas Hold ‘Em | Artist: Beyonce
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: Float On | 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 Song | 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 & DO 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
