American Songwriter

According to Ray Charles, “Georgia on My Mind” Has Nothing To Do With the US State or a Love Interest

We humans are inclined to attach meaning to everything. That is just how we are genetically created, as to attach meaning to something is to make sense of the world. Although, at times, especially ...

‘Georgia on My Mind’ to enter public domain on Jan. 1. Here’s what that means

Among those things being put into the public domain is the iconic official Georgia state song, “Georgia on My Mind.” The song ...

‘Georgia on my Mind’ enters public domain on Jan. 1

ATLANTA, Ga. — The music and lyrics to Georgia’s official state song enters into public domain on Jan. 1, 2026. But if anyone ...

‘Georgia on my mind,' ‘Dream a little dream of me' among songs to enter public domain in 2026

Four songs by George Gershwin, with lyrics by his brother Ira, also entered the public domain. Those include "Embraceable You ...