Wisconsin State Ballad

ContentsHistory and Legislature Related to Oh Wisconsin, Land of My DreamsHistorical Note on the Wisconsin State BalladLyrics for the Wisconsin State BalladHistory and Legislature Related to Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams Official State Ballad adopted by the Wisconsin State Legislature in 2001 Music by Shari Sarazin Words by Erma Barrett Historical Note on the Wisconsin State Ballad Note: Interestingly enough,...

Wisconsin Art and Theater Symbols

Wisconsin State Ballad A ballad is a poetic story that may be put to music, and Wisconsin has elected a state ballad in addition to its state song. Check out the words to “Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams,” on this great page.Source: Classbrain Wisconsin State Dance The polka is Wisconsin’s state dance. This page has all sorts of information from the history and legends surrounding the dance, to...

List of State Songs

ContentsState Songs for the Fifty StatesState Songs for the Fifty States Includes all songs designated as some form of official state song, including state folk songs, state lullabies, state rock songs, state marches, state polkas, state anthems, state cantatas, and more… State State song Composer/Lyricist Year adopted Alabama Alabama Mrs. Edna Gockel Gussen / Julia Strudwick...

Nebraska State Ballad

“On Oct. 9, 1997, Gov. Ben Nelson declared “A Place Like Nebraska” to be the official state ballad. Sol Kutler composed the words and music.” Source: Nebraska Bluebook     A Place Like Nebraska When I dream of my home And the good folks I’ve known I’m glad I’ve grown up In Nebraska Cause the good life is there With sun and fresh air And neighbors who care In...

Montana State Ballad

1-1-511. State ballad. The song “Montana Melody”, written by Carleen Harvey and LeGrande Harvey, is the official state ballad of the state of Montana. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 56, L. 1983. Source: Montana Legislature Montana is one of the few states to have a state song and a state ballad. A ballad is different from most songs because it tells a story. The song was written by LeGrande Harvey....

New Mexico State Ballad

ContentsAbout the New Mexico State BalladLand of Enchantment – New Mexico LyricsLand of Enchantment PerformanceAbout the New Mexico State Ballad “A ballad titled “The Land of Enchantment” by songwriter and Taos resident Michael Martin Murphey was named New Mexico’s “official state ballad” in 1989. The legislature finally adopted “The Land of Enchantment” as the state nickname in...