These songs are uniquely loved by these particular regions. If you’re looking to have a reception full of unexpected melodies, this could be a guide of which hit to avoid, but it may also help you put together your playlist!
A source for many a playlist, the streaming service Spotify has analyzed each wedding playlist that has been made on the platform since it launched in 2008. With this information, they were able to figure out the most popular wedding songs for each state. While just about everyone likely has “Uptown Funk” on a list, these songs are uniquely loved by these particular regions. If you’re looking to have a reception full of unexpected melodies, this could be a guide of which hit to avoid. However, the popularity indicates that these tracks will also get your guests on the dance floor.
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Do you and your future spouse currently live in a different state than your respective hometowns? Are you tying the knot away from home? This list offers the opportunity to give a subtle nod to where you are from and the music taste of the people who live there. Browse the list below and find out which song your state loves!
Alabama
“Wop” by J. Dash
Alaska
“Would You Go With Me” by Josh Turner
Arizona
“Just to See You Smile” by Tim McGraw
Arkansas
“White Dress” by Ben Rector
California
“California Love” by 2Pac
Colorado
“Would You Go With Me” by Josh Turner
Connecticut
“Can’t Help Falling in Love” (Cover) by Haley Reinhart
Delaware
“Here and Now” by Luther Vandross
District of Columbia
“The Way You Do the Things You Do” by The Temptations
Florida
“La Gozadera” by Gente De Zona
Georgia
“Wop” by J. Dash
Hawaii
“Over and Over Again” by Nathan Sykes
Idaho
“All About Us” by He Is We
Illinois
“Lucky” by Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Indiana
“Electric Slide” by Electric Sliders
Iowa
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Kansas
“Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle
Kentucky
“Electric Slide” by Electric Sliders
Louisiana
“Wop” by J. Dash
Maine
“Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Maryland
“A Couple of Forevers” by Chrisette Michele
Massachusetts
“Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money
Michigan
“Get Low” by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
Minnesota
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mississippi
“You for Me (Wedding Song)” by Johnny Gill
Missouri
“Country Grammar” by Nelly
Montana
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nebraska
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Nevada
“Just a Kiss” by Lady Antebellum
New Hampshire
“That’s My Kind of Night” by Luke Bryan
New Jersey
“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
New Mexico
“Neon Moon” by Brooks & Dunn
New York
“Juicy” by the Notorious B.I.G.
North Carolina
“Electric Slide” by Electric Sliders
North Dakota
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Ohio
“Solarflare” by Yung Lean
Oklahoma
“Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle
Oregon
“Get Low” by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
Pennsylvania
“It Takes Two” by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
Rhode Island
“Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker
South Carolina
“Carolina Girls” by Chairmen of the Board & General Johnson
South Dakota
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Tennessee
“God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes
Texas
“She’s Like Texas” by Josh Abbott Band
Utah
“All About Us” by He Is We
Vermont
“Under Pressure” by Queen
Virginia
“Get Low” by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
Washington
“Get Low” by Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz & Ying Yang Twins
West Virginia
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
Wisconsin
“Wedding Song” by Fleeting
Wyoming
“Fishin’ in the Dark” by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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