Although Katy Perry is best-known for frothy, off-the-walls pop music, the Billboard Hot 100 topper opened her Thursday (Jan.

Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide ...

At times, these songs help make a state revered or memorable among listeners. From having a "New York State of Mind" to boasting about "California Girls," here are 20 songs that mention a state ...