3.1 Origin of the terms "Dixie" and "Dixieland".1895), Gilmore's Band (1896) and the Edison Grand Concert Band (1896) and a vocal version by George J. Early recordings of the song include band versions by Issler's Orchestra ( c. The song was a favorite of President Abraham Lincoln (himself born in Kentucky) he had it played at some of his political rallies and at the announcement of General Robert E. New versions appeared at this time that more explicitly tied the song to the events of the Civil War. During the American Civil War, it was adopted as a de facto national anthem of the Confederacy, along with " The Bonnie Blue Flag" and " God Save the South".
"Dixie" originated in the minstrel shows of the 1850s and quickly became popular throughout the United States. Compounding the problem are Emmett's own confused accounts of its writing and his tardiness in registering its copyright. Most sources credit Ohio-born Daniel Decatur Emmett with the song's composition, although other people have claimed credit, even during Emmett's lifetime. The song likely cemented the word " Dixie" in the American vocabulary as a nickname for the Southern U.S. It was not a folk song at its creation, but it has since entered the American folk vernacular. It is one of the most distinctively Southern musical products of the 19th century. " Dixie", also known as " Dixie's Land", " I Wish I Was in Dixie", and other titles, is a song about the Southern United States first made in 1859.
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