John Rich Calls for ‘Seminole Wind’ to Become Florida’s State Song

John Rich wants Florida to put a country classic in its official songbook. According to Country Now, Rich has called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider making John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” the state song, bringing the singer’s distinctly Florida-rooted recording into a conversation about state recognition.

The appeal puts Anderson’s music at the center of Rich’s pitch, but it remains a request—not an announced policy change. The source summary does not report a response from DeSantis or any formal action toward adopting the song.