20 patriotic songs about US states

2pac's highly anticipated single after his release from prison was all about California's lifestyle and culture, specifically the sunny weather, flashing lights, and grand parties.

Vic Chesnutt makes his love for the Sunshine State known in his 1991 song "Florida."

Can you name a better song to represent the state of Alabama? I'll wait.

Maggie Rogers experienced a life-changing transformation during a long hike on an Alaskan trail. She sings about the icy streams and glaciers that took her breath away.

Chris Stapleton's single "Arkansas" is about a thrilling road trip the singer took to get back to the state he loves most. "Gotta get down to Arkansas / Havin' so much that it's probably a little bit against the law."

Popular country singer Johnny Cash has sung about it all, including the beautiful state of Colorado. Throughout the song, he compares the Centennial State to one of his romantic interests.

If Elvis says dreams come true in Hawaii, dreams must come true in Hawaii.

Wendy Williams once performed this song by Odyssey on The Masked Singer, so I know this song has to hit close to home for those from the Big Apple.

Although Hoagy Carmichael first released this song in 1930, listeners are most familiar with Ray Charles' 1960 version. It's a soulful hit in which the singer makes his love for the Peach State known.

The Jackson 5 sang about experiencing life in Hollywood, but to them, it was nothing compared to life in Indiana.

Laura Bell Bundy's country song "Kentucky Dirty" features lyrics that just feel Kentucky to their core. "Takin' our dance out of this city / Where the girls are fast and the horses pretty / Gonna get wild and a little bit flirty / Everybody, get Kentucky dirty."

Bruce Springsteen switched his normal sound up from rock to folk with his 1982 single "Nebraska."

Everybody knows Jay-Z reps Brooklyn harder than anybody else, so his entire first verse in "Empire State of Mind" is about the city that never sleeps. By the chorus, Alicia Keys belts out inspiring and moving lyrics about the place she calls home, saying New York is where dreams are made of.

This Akron-found band released their hit "Ohio" in 2010, which is about their love for the Buckeye State. They even mention the state's geography, including those rolling hills.

Dolly Parton may be a Tennessee native at heart, but she's passionate about another US state: Oregon! "Oh, but Eugene, Oregon, you were kind / The love you gave was genuine / You gave me inspiration and the strength to carry on," she sings.

Elton John's song "Philadelphia Freedom" was dedicated to the legendary tennis player Billie Jean King and the people of Philly. "I live and breathe this Philadelphia freedom," he sings. Now,  that's a lyric. 

Even though this song doesn't have West Virginia in the title, nobody can question John Denver's love for the state.

Katy Perry said it herself: "You can travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast."

John Denver's ballad "Song of Wyoming" is a moving performance from a man who wants nothing more than to be in the state he loves. He even says he can hear the coyotes singing and the birds chirping.

You know I'm a Beyoncé fan, so there's no way I could leave her No. 1 country track "Texas Hold 'Em" off of this list.