State of Mind
Dolly Parton is not only from this state, she wrote several songs about the mountains there and even created her theme park "Dollywood" there.
Tennessee
The things in the title of this Carpenter's 1971 song always "get them down"
Rainy Days and Mondays
This American Idol alum won Best Supporting Actress in 2007 for portraying Effie White in the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls. She went on to achieve the coveted EGOT status in 2022
Jennifer Hudson
The legendary rock-and-roll pioneer and guitar innovator
Chuck Berry
This Survivor song is the ultimate motivational track, referencing the tiger to symbolize survival, grit, and determination
Eye of the Tiger
Elvis Presley and his family moved several times around this home state before relocating to Memphis, Tennessee, when Elvis was 13.
This American singer and songwriter released "Ain't No Sunshine" in 1971
Bill Withers
He won an Oscar in 1995 for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King. His chances of winning were admittedly pretty high, considering he had three of the five nominations in the category.
Elton John
Also nominated for "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata"
The 1960s power trio featuring Eric Clapton, named as a "supergroup" of the top talent available.
Cream
This Lynyrd Skynyrd song uses a bird as a metaphor for freedom and independence
Hint: ("Lord knows, I can't change")
Free Bird
They could be in the "Weather or Not" category for their song "Dust in the Wind", but I put them here for their band's name which happens to be the Midwest state where they are from
Kansas
According to the Weather Girls it's not raining "cats and dogs" it's raining this
Men
She scooped up her first Oscar for Best Original Song in 2013 for "Skyfall," the song from the 2012 James Bond movie of the same name. It was the first theme song from the Bond franchise to win an Academy Award.
Adele
Named partly after a brand of strawberry-flavored preserves, combined with a nod to rock history
Pearl Jam
This song by the band America spent three weeks at No. 1, beginning March 25, 1972.
A Horse With No Name
The Eagles wrote this song about a hotel from their home state.
"Hotel California"
"Here Comes the Sun" is one of the Beatles' greatest hits from their album Abbey Road. Name the four main members of the Beatles
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
She may not have won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in 2018's A Star Is Born, but she did walk away with Best Original Song in 2019 for the film's big number, "Shallow."
Lady Gaga
Named after the hip-hop duo's lyrical reference to a track called "The Showstopper"
Salt-N-Pepa
Culture Club was an English new wave band formed in London in 1981, led by the charismatic and androgynous lead singer Boy George. They had this song hit #1 in 1984
“Karma Chameleon”
This state is called home for several musical artists including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, and Alicia Keys.
New York
The Fifth Dimension's song "Aquarious/ Let the Sunshine In" was featured in the musical hair. Name one of the two months of the Aquarius horoscope sign.
January 20 – February 18
Although The Beatles won their first Oscar statuette together for Best Original Song Score in 1971 for their documentary film Let It Be, which Beatle is the only one to have been nominated for his solo work?
Paul McCartney
This is an American vocal duo who told you to "Shake Your Groove Thing."
Peaches and Herb
Prince wrote, composed, produced, and performed every instrument and vocal part on this 1984 track himself. It was written in one night as a part of the soundtrack to Purple Rain.
When Doves Cry