As Democrat delegates announced their votes for Vice President Kamala Harris , record producer DJ Cassidy played a unique song representing each state.
DJ Cassidy during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Jasper Colt / USA TODAY
Tennessee delegates jammed out to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" while Texas took it to the floor with Houston-native Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul bragged about the Empire State's historical significance over Jay Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State Of Mind." California Gov. Gavin Newsom later praised the Golden State over a mashup of Tupac Shakur's "California Love" and Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us."
Beyoncé's "Freedom" played as Harris made another surprise appearance, accepting the party's nomination in a live broadcast from a campaign event she and running mate Tim Walz were attending in Wisconsin.
The ceremonial roll call of the delegates happened on Tuesday, the second day of the Chicago convention.
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What songs played over each state?
Alabama: Song: Sweet Home Alabama | Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
Alaska: Song: Feel It Still | Artist: Portugal. The Man
American Samoa: Song: Edge of Glory | Artist: Lady Gaga
Arizona: Song: Edge of Seventeen | Artist: Stevie Nicks
Arkansas: Song: Don’t Stop | Artist: Fleetwood Mac
Colorado: Song: September | Artist: Earth, Wind & Fire
Democrats Abroad: Song: Love Train | Artist: The O'Jays
District of Columbia: Song: Let Me Clear My Throat | Artist: DJ Kool
Florida: Song: I Won't Back Down | Artist: Tom Petty
Georgia: Song: Welcome To Atlanta | Artist: Jermaine Dupri, Song: Turn Down For What? | Artist: Lil Jon, Song: Get Low | Artist: Lil Jon
Guam: Song: Espresso | Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Hawaii: Song: 24K Magic | Artist: Bruno Mars
Idaho: Song: Private Idaho | Artist: B52s
Illinois: Song: Sirius | Artist: The Alan Parson Project
Indiana: Song: Don't Stop You Get Enough | Artist: Michael Jackson
Iowa: Song: Celebration | Artist: Kool & The Gang
Kansas: Song: Carry On Wayward Son | Artist: Kansas
Kentucky : Song: First Class | Artist: Jack Harlow
Tennessee: Song: 9 to 5 | Artist: Dolly Parton
Texas: 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: Green Light | Artist: John Legend
New Jersey: Song: Born in the USA | Artist: Bruce Springsteen
California: Song: The Next Episode | Artist: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Song: California Love | Artist: Tupac Shakur, Song: Alright | Artist: Kendrick Lamar, 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
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