The music played at the DNC and RNC

In one chart Candidate track record The music used for presidential candidate nomination acceptance speeches compared to when the song was originally released. Kamala Harris took the stage at the Democratic National Convention last night to deliver her much-anticipated nomination acceptance speech — a significant moment for any candidate. Traditionally, this moment is accompanied by a carefully selected song that resonates with the candidate's message. Harris chose Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” a song that has quickly become synonymous with her campaign. Released in 2016, it reflects the younger base of the Democratic party. In contrast, Republican nominees often opt for older, more classic songs, except for John McCain, who used the campaign-specific anthem “Raisin’ McCain.” Note Nomination acceptance speech entrance songs were used however, in the case of John McCain, Al Gore, and George W. Bush in 2004 the candidates’ exit/walk off song was used. In the case of “God Bless the USA” and “Put a Little Love in Your Heart”, the song's original release date and version were used. In 2020, a virtual DNC was held but did not feature an entrance or exit song. The song was chosen from an official campaign ad shown during that night. Sources C-Span, Reuters