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DNC 2024 Features 50 Song Playlist For State Roll Call

Author Josh Faiola
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 18: A man walks by a Democratic National Convention 2024 sign at the United Center August 18, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The United Center will host the DNC, which is officially scheduled to kick off on Monday, August 19 and run through Thursday, August 22.

Not to be outdone by their colleagues at the RNC, which featured great performances from Kid Rock and Jason Aldean, night two at the DNC in Chicago took it a step further.

A Whole Show at DNC 2024

The roll call at night two 2024 DNC has set social media on fire after a live DJ, DJ Cassidy, introduced each state with their own soundtrack! That’s right, 50 songs for 50 states.

Some songs were not surprising. Some examples were New York being introduced with “Empire State Of Mind”, and California having “California Love”. Other songs required a little bit of thought. For example, Rhode Island, the smallest state, was introduced by Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”. For those who might not be in the know, Taylor Swift owns the most expensive private home in The Ocean State — a colonial-style mansion in Westerly. It’s a little bit of a stretch but I understand. Other states were given their songs solely based on artists from the area, notably, Michigan featured Eminem and Louisiana had DJ Khaled.

DJ Cassidy performing at DNC 2024 Day 2
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 20: DJ Cassidy performs during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Luckily, Hollywood Reporter collected all the songs and put them together for us to track. Not only did all 50 states get a song, but DC, Puerto Rico, and The U.S Territories were also given their time to shine.

See the long list below and find your favorite!

  • 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: “California Love” by Tupac and “They Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
  • Colorado: “September” by Earth, Wind Fire
  • Connecticut: “Signed Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
  • Delaware: “Higher Love” by Whitney Houston and Kygo
  • Democrats abroad: “Love Train” by The O’Jays
  • District of Columbia: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
  • Florida: “Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
  • Georgia: “Turn Down for What” by Lil’ John
  • 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: “Celebrate” by Kool & the Gang
  • Kansas: “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas
  • Kentucky: “First Class” by Jack Harlow
  • Louisiana: “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled
  • Maine: “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
  • Maryland: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
  • Massachusetts: “I’m Shipping up to Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
  • Michigan: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
  • Minnesota: “Kiss” and “1999” by Prince
  • Mississippi: “Twisting 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 USA” by Bruce Springsteen
  • New Mexico: “Confident” by Demi Lovato
  • New York: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay Z and Alicia Keys
  • North Carolina: “Raise Up” by Petey Pablo
  • North Dakota: “Girl On Fire” by Alicia Keys
  • Ohio: “Green Light” by John Legend
  • Oklahoma: “Ain’t Goin Down” by Garth Brooks
  • Oregon: “Float On” by Modest Mouse
  • Pennsylvania: “Black and Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa and “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men
  • Puerto Rico: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and 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 Beyonce
  • Utah: “Animal” by Neon Trees
  • Vermont: “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
  • Virginia: “The Way I Are” by Timbaland
  • Washington: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore
  • 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
  • Virgin Islands: “VI to the Bone” by Mic Love


											

													

																
Rock Hall Induction Ceremony: 8 Biggest Drama Moments


The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is always a bit of a crapshoot. Some years, everything goes off without a hitch. Other years, though, it all hits the fan, and it is drama with a capital “D.”
It’s rather funny when things go off the rails, because the Rock Hall induction ceremony honorees have all been announced. Comedian John Mulaney referred to the Rock Hall induction ceremony as “the only truly fun award show.”
In a February 2018 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Mulaney explained that the Rock Hall induction is the award show he’d most like to host. Why?  He said, “Think of it like a wedding if every speech was given by the bride’s ex-boyfriend. Every band comes in with some old grievance, and all their speeches are filled with bile from 30 years before.”
Sure, Mulaney is being a little hyperbolic, but there have been some very uncomfortable speeches and moments in the past at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, so he kind of has a point.





With that in mind, here are eight of the biggest drama moments in Rock Hall induction history.





But First, What to Expect at the 2024 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony





The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. As previously reported, the 2024 ceremony will live stream on Disney+. An edited special will air on ABC at a later date, which will be available on Hulu the next day.

This year features a diverse slate of performers being inducted. They include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Other artists being honored with the Musical Excellence Award and the Musical Influence Award include Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton.

So far, the breakdown of presenters and additional performers is proving that 2024 induction ceremony is setting itself up to be a banner year. Here’s a breakdown of the guest lineup:





    

  • Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with an all-star tribute that includes Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Maynard James Keenan, Robert Trujillo, Steve Stevens and Andrew Watt. Jack Black will be doing the honors of inducting Ozzy at the Rock Hall ceremony.
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  • Julia Roberts will be doing the honors of inducting Dave Matthews Band. The Academy Award-winning actress starred in the band’s music video for “Dreamgirl.”
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  • Foreigner will be honored by an all-star tribute band featuring Slash, Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Demi Lovato. (Foreigner is also set to perform).
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  • Jimmy Buffett will also receive the all-star tribute with a performance by James Taylor, Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally.
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  • Inductee Peter Frampton will be inducted by Keith Urban and Roger Daltrey. (Frampton has been confirmed to perform.)
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  • Chuck D will do the honors of inducting Kool & the Gang.
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  • Inductee Mary J. Blige will be performing at the ceremony. Honoring Blige and helping induct her into the Rock Hall are Method Man, Dr. Dre, Ella Mai and Lucky Daye.
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  • Busta Rhymes will be performing at the Rock Hall ceremony in honor of inductees A Tribe Called Quest.
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  • KISS
    Good lord…who could forget this one?! KISS’ induction was long overdue, but they certainly made up for the late honor with a whole boatload of drama. From controversy around only the original four members being inducted to whether or not the band would perform to the all-out war of words in the press, it’s amazing the band were inducted without a hitch.
    

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uht7socDdFs
    

  • Blondie
    This one was awkward. When Blondie was inducted in 2006, past group members Frank Infante, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison and Gary Valentine were invited to attend the ceremony, but Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke wouldn’t let them perform. During the band’s acceptance speeches, all the performance controversy came to a head thanks to Infante’s time at the mic.
    

    

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival
    Another awkward moment! CCR was part of the 1993 induction class, and when it came time to perform, John Fogerty refused to so with former bandmates Doug Clifford and Stu Cook. Per Fogerty’s book Fortunate Son:  My Life, My Music, he said it was due to Clifford and Cook’s roll in an ongoing dispute with their record label.
    

    

  • Steve Miller
    Many artists take issue with the Rock Hall in how they operate the induction ceremony, but no other artist has taken the system to task quite like Steve Miller in 2016.  With the exception of how he spoke to a publicist who was only trying to do her job, this might be one of the most rock and roll moments in Rock Hall induction history.
    

    

  • Sex Pistols
    The Sex Pistols were a no-show when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2006, but they did send a letter, which was read by Rolling Stone founder/Rock Hall co-founder Jann Wenner. (Spoiler:  The letter’s badass.)
    

    

  • Van Halen
    What a mess this induction was!  VH was inducted in 2007, and around that time, the following things happened:  Michael Anthony was fired and replaced with Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang; EVH was receiving treatment for alcohol/drug addiction; and David Lee Roth was rejoining the band for a reunion tour. Long story short: The only members to attend the induction was Anthony and Sammy Hagar. Velvet Revolver ended up performing in tribute to VH, with Anthony and Hagar performing “Why Can’t This Be Love” with the house band.
    

    

  • Chicago
    After Chicago was announced as part of the 2016 Rock Hall induction class, an epic back-and-forth began regarding whether or not Peter Cetera would actually attend and perform at the induction ceremony.  In the end, Cetera opted to sit out the ceremony, which surely disappointed many of Chicago’s fans who hoped to see the founding singer/bassist reunite with the band since quitting back in 1985.
    

    

  • Guns N’ Roses
    In hindsight, GN’R’s Rock Hall induction in 2012 is now even more awkward since Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan reunited for the “Not In This Lifetime…” tour.  At the time, Rose declined the ceremony invite and wrote a letter stating, “Let sleeping dogs lie or lying dogs sleep or whatever. Time to move on. People get divorced. Life doesn’t owe you your own personal happy ending especially at another’s, or in this case several others’, expense.”  Guitarist Izzy Stradlin also sat out the ceremony but considering his reclusive ways, that wasn’t terribly shocking.
    

    



					 
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