A state lawmaker is crusading for Pennsylvania to adopt his anthem as its official state song. Why it matters: The impression ...

A bipartisan group of state senators introduced the bill to include "Purple Rain", composed by Prince and the Revolution and ...

Prince's “Purple Rain” and Bob Dylan's “Girl From the North Country” would join “Hail, Minnesota” as official songs.

Critics say Pennsylvania’s state song is dull and uninspiring. Lawmakers have another chance to change it this session.

A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would make state songs out of works by two homegrown musical legends. The bill would make Bob Dylan’s “Girl From the North Country,” and Prince’s “Purple Rain ...

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(Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg News) Each state has a walk-on song for the Democrats’ roll call, leading to a chaotic mix tape of sorts on the House floor. Delegates have light up wrist bands ...

ST.PAUL – A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate could make Bob Dylan’s “Girl From the North Country,” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” official state songs. “Purple Rain” is the honored track from ...

State Rep. Cody Harris, R-Palestine, filed House Bill 2171 on Jan. 28. According to the text, if approved, the board of ...

Nevada’s state song has long been a feature at some big Nevada events. It was sung, for instance, at the 2025 State of the State Address, and “Killers” singer Brandon Flowers gave a ...