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Oh Florida, My Sweet Home could be the new state anthem. The song was selected from a number of entries. the original intention was for the winning entry to replace Stephen Foster’s Old Folks At Home as the official state song, but legislation introduced today would keep both as the official state songs.  “Old Folks At Home”  drew criticism for its outdated lyrics that mention “Old Darkies.” State Representative Dave Murzin of Pensacola says the goal is to have the State Anthem and the State Song co-exist, much like “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” co-exist.
    
“It kind of brings us all together and gives us a common bond,”  Rep. Murzin said.  “It gives us something to shoot for. So I was looking just a little bit higher than the current controversy that surrounds the state song.”

The new anthem is co-authored by Graham Fountain and Warren Halstrom.  Halstrom is the worship leader at Celebration Baptist Church in Tallahassee.  He says the best songs are songs that come from the heart.  “Oh Florida, My Sweet Home” is dedicated to the pioneers, military and law enforcement officers who have died protecting our country.