Georgia On My Mind
This GA singer headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Usher
Perhaps the most famous sibling group of all time, before Michael went on to become one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the Jackson 5 was made up of Michael and these four siblings.
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon Jackson
Among Brenda Lee and Ray Charles, this "Can't Help Falling In Love" singer is one of the few who have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, although he won his three Grammys for his Gospel music.
Elvis Presley
Stomp-stomp-clap is the famous beat made by foot stomping and hand clapping for this Queen song.
"We Will Rock You"
This song was released in 1967 on the Yellow Submarine album by the Beatles.
"All You Need Is Love"
Before settling on this name, the duo first chose "2 Shades Deep," which was already taken, and then "Misfits," which is another word for the name they chose.
OutKast
Brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl formed this band with their cousin, Mike Love
The Beach Boys
This American woman holds the all-time record for the most Grammy Award wins in history with 35 total career victories.
Beyonce
Brenda Lee could be in the "Georgia on My Mind" category, but I've put her here because of this holiday song released in 1960.
"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree"
Tina Turner became the first Black artist and the first woman to grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. No wonder this famous song of hers was released in 1984 on an album that won 4 Grammys.
"What's Love Got to Do with It"
Finish the lyric: Mm, L.A. proved too much for the man
Too much for the man, he couldn't make it
So he's leavin' the life, mm
He's come to know, ooh,
He said he's goin' back to find, goin' back to find
Ooh, ooh, ooh, what's left of his world
The world he left behind
Not so long ago
OR-Points for the artist: Gladys Knight & the Pips
Brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice kept their band, staying alive for over four decades. This is the band's name
Bee Gees
Music composer John Williams has won 27 Grammys. He is famous for his film scores, very often with director Steven Spielberg. Name one of the movies in which his music is used.
Disclosure Day, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indian Jones, E.T., Jaws, Jurassic Park, Home Alone, Superman, Hook, Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, etc.
Aretha Franklin is in the "History" category, but she is also in this category for this song on her Young, Gifted and Black (1972) album.
"Rock Steady"
Originally written by Dolly Parton, this song was made a hit by Whitney Houston in 1992 and was on the soundtrack to the movie Bodyguard.
"I will Always Love You"
"Georgia on My Mind" adopted in 1979 as the state song, was written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael (music) and Stuart Gorrell (lyrics). This man was a GA native that release his version of the song.
Ray Charles, from Albany, GA, had it as a #1 Hit in 1960 on the "The Genius Hits the Road" album.
These brothers, Duanne and Gregg, could be in the "Georgia On My Mind" category. Instead, I've put them in this category since they're known for "ramblin". This is the name of their band
Allman Brothers
She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and has earned 18 Grammy Awards, no wonder she deserves all our R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Aretha Franklin
This 1975 rock song was written by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker for their English glam rock band, the Arrows. The song received international attention when it was covered by Joan Jett for her 1981 album of the same title.
"I Love Rock and Roll"
Mary J Blige released this iconic hip hop soul hit song on her "What's the 411" album in 1992. I wonder if she found it?
"Real Love"
This GA singer's hit, "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", became the first-ever single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 posthumously.
Otis Redding
This band is one of the biggest-selling American musical acts and sibling groups of all time. Karen, would first land a recording contract at age 16 and then her brother, Richard, joined her to form this band.
Carpenters
A cousin of Dionne Warwick and an honorary niece to Aretha Franklin, this singer could be in the "It's All Relative" category. I put her here for her famous rendition of the Star Spangled Banner fperformed at the Super Bowl in 1991.
Whitney Houston
Finish the Elton John lyric:
I remember when rock was young
Me and Susie had so much fun
Holding hands and skimming stones
Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own
But the biggest kick I ever got
Was doing a thing called
the Crocodile Rock
The most famous versions of this song are the 1981 original by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross and the 1994 powerhouse R&B remake by Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey, but Lionel Richie also recorded a country version with Shania twain in 2012.
"Endless Love"