The traditional roll call at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago turned into a boisterous dance party Tuesday, with each delegation announcing their votes for presidential nominee Kamala Harris to a fitting song. The musical nods spun by DJ Cassidy were mostly obvious. Massachusetts went with a punk song about Boston.
Kansas picked a song from the band Kansas. But there were curious picks — like American Samoa rolling out to Lady Gaga's “Edge of Glory" — and some delegations said they simply didn't have a say in the matter. Here’s how each song (likely) fits each state or territory, in order of the roll call: The Democrats turned their ceremonial roll call of delegates Tuesday into a raucous dance party.
DJ Cassidy spun tunes for every state as they nominated Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Celebrities including Lil Jon and Eva Longoria also made appearances. (Aug.
20) Alabama: “Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd Skynyrd Yes, the Southern state picked its most famous name-check, even if the band itself is originally from Florida. Alaska: “Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man Despite the European nation in its name, the rock band is from Wasilla, Alaska, which also happens to be the hometown of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
American Samoa: “Edge of Glory,” Lady Gaga The territory's Democratic Party didn't respond to an email seeking comment Wednesday but NPR reports this is a “tongue-in-cheek nod to the territory’s position as t.