Post by Admin on Mar 19, 2022 19:05:42 GMT
OKLAHOMA
Represented by: AleXa (K-pop).
Musical heroes: Woody Guthrie, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard, the Flaming Lips, Hanson.
Oddest series of music-related decisions: The Flaming Lips’ Do You Realize?? was named the state’s official rock song in 2009 following a survey of 21,000 people. The decision had to be finalized via executive order from the Democratic governor, after a lawmaker in the Republican-controlled legislature complained about a hammer-and-sickle T-shirt worn by a band member. The governor’s Republican successor did not renew the executive order, so it’s no longer the official state rock song.
Potential alliances: In addition to producing an array of country music stars, Oklahoma itself is the state most like a country song – based on rates of pickup truck sales, divorces, cowboys and alcohol consumption, according to an investigation by a real estate site. So Tennessee, home of Nashville, is a good bet, even if AleXa herself is no country performer.
Sworn enemies: Oklahoma is among the most college football-obsessed states, and the University of Oklahoma and University of Texas have a serious rivalry that could spill over into the Song Contest.
OREGON
Represented by: courtship. (indie pop).
Musical heroes: Sleater-Kinney, the Decemberists, the Dandy Warhols.
Known for: The dream of the 90s remaining alive.
Potential alliances: Pacific north-west solidarity could create an alliance between Oregon and Washington state.
Sworn enemies: Oregonians are no fans of California for a wide range of reasons, generally related to the idea that they are coming north and ruining everything for the locals. The animosity is so powerful that to downvote a post on Oregon’s Reddit page, users click an outline of California.
PENNSYLVANIA
Represented by: Bri Steves (rap).
Musical heroes: Taylor Swift, the Roots, Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, Boyz II Men, Meek Mill.
Potential alliances and sworn enemies: Philadelphia, where fans are known for throwing snowballs at Claus and routinely booing their own players, rivals Boston for terrible sports fans. The city particularly hates the NFL’s Giants and Cowboys, which could prompt votes against New York and Texas. This prickly attitude could also be bad news for neighboring New Jersey – unless Philadelphians allow their love for going “down the shore” to supersede complaints about New Jersey drivers.
Represented by: AleXa (K-pop).
Musical heroes: Woody Guthrie, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Merle Haggard, the Flaming Lips, Hanson.
Oddest series of music-related decisions: The Flaming Lips’ Do You Realize?? was named the state’s official rock song in 2009 following a survey of 21,000 people. The decision had to be finalized via executive order from the Democratic governor, after a lawmaker in the Republican-controlled legislature complained about a hammer-and-sickle T-shirt worn by a band member. The governor’s Republican successor did not renew the executive order, so it’s no longer the official state rock song.
Potential alliances: In addition to producing an array of country music stars, Oklahoma itself is the state most like a country song – based on rates of pickup truck sales, divorces, cowboys and alcohol consumption, according to an investigation by a real estate site. So Tennessee, home of Nashville, is a good bet, even if AleXa herself is no country performer.
Sworn enemies: Oklahoma is among the most college football-obsessed states, and the University of Oklahoma and University of Texas have a serious rivalry that could spill over into the Song Contest.
OREGON
Represented by: courtship. (indie pop).
Musical heroes: Sleater-Kinney, the Decemberists, the Dandy Warhols.
Known for: The dream of the 90s remaining alive.
Potential alliances: Pacific north-west solidarity could create an alliance between Oregon and Washington state.
Sworn enemies: Oregonians are no fans of California for a wide range of reasons, generally related to the idea that they are coming north and ruining everything for the locals. The animosity is so powerful that to downvote a post on Oregon’s Reddit page, users click an outline of California.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Represented by: Bri Steves (rap).
Musical heroes: Taylor Swift, the Roots, Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, Boyz II Men, Meek Mill.
Potential alliances and sworn enemies: Philadelphia, where fans are known for throwing snowballs at Claus and routinely booing their own players, rivals Boston for terrible sports fans. The city particularly hates the NFL’s Giants and Cowboys, which could prompt votes against New York and Texas. This prickly attitude could also be bad news for neighboring New Jersey – unless Philadelphians allow their love for going “down the shore” to supersede complaints about New Jersey drivers.