It has a state tree – the pine. And it has a state bird – the cardinal. But it doesn't have an official state hip-hop song — yet. On Tuesday, state Sen. Natalie Murdock pitched an idea.

For even the most casual birdwatcher or nature lover, there's something so uplifting about seeing a male northern cardinal. The candy apple red birds with ... their whistled song is just as ...

The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of North Carolina and several other states. Its beautiful plumage and song help it stand out. The fact that it doesn't migrate and stays put all year helps ...