NC state song title. The "old north state" in the title refers to the division of the Carolina colony in 1710. What is today North and South Carolina had distinct governors appointed by British lords.

North Carolina’s state song was widely popular and served as the unofficial state song since the time it was written in 1835. It wasn’t written into law, however, until 1927.

The song has become an unofficial anthem for the Empire State. North Carolina – “Raise Up” by Petey Pablo, from the Old North State. North Dakota – “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys.

On February 18, 1927, the General Assembly adopted “The Old North State” as North Carolina’s official state song. State Supreme Court Justice William Joseph Gaston of New Bern penned the ...

North Carolina may not take up that much space on a map, but it's home to an abundance of musical worlds. ... Here are 10 songs that embody just a few of our state's treasures.

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plot hound. It has a state tree – the pine. And it has a state bird – the cardinal. But it doesn't have an official state hip-hop song — yet.

Senate Bill 512, filed by Durham Democrat Natalie Murdock, wants to designate Petey Pablo's iconic North Carolina anthem "Raise Up" as the state's official hip-hop song.Even if you aren't a hip ...