Stevie Wonder dedicates iconic song to Kamala Harris as she celebrates 60th birthday on campaign trail

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated her 60th birthday on the campaign trail in Georgia, visiting two Black churches in the Atlanta metropolitan area, where the legendary Stevie Wonder serenaded her to commemorate the occasion.

Harris' first stop was at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, where the crowd welcomed her with an a cappella rendition of Wonder’s 1981 song “Happy Birthday.”

Stevie Wonder joins Kamala Harris in 'souls to the polls' initiative

These church visits were part of a “souls to the polls” initiative aimed at mobilizing Black voters in this critical southern battleground state.

Early voting in Georgia began last Tuesday, and voters were provided transportation directly from the churches to polling locations, as reported by the Associated Press.

Her second stop took place at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, Georgia, where the 25-time Grammy winner joined her on stage. Wonder performed a cover of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song,” which Rev Al Sharpton later shared on Instagram.

This is not the first time the iconic “Superstition” singer has supported Harris; he made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention in August, where he spoke and performed his 1973 hit “Higher Ground.”

During the church gatherings, Wonder led attendees in singing “Happy Birthday” once again - a song he originally wrote to honor Martin Luther King Jr and advocate for recognizing his birthday as a national holiday. The Harris campaign subsequently posted videos of this heartwarming moment on social media.

As Harris expressed her gratitude to Wonder off-mic, he encouraged her, saying, “Come on, don’t cry. We’re celebrating.”

Stevie Wonder celebrates Kamala Harris with 'Happy Birthday'

Stevie Wonder certainly knows how to make every occasion special, and he did just that by dedicating his iconic hit “Happy Birthday” to Kamala Harris during her campaign in Georgia.

According to the Daily Beast, the Vice President’s visits to the Atlanta area’s Black churches were a significant part of her birthday celebration.

In Stonecrest, the community joyfully greeted Harris with Wonder’s classic, followed by her stop at Divine Faith Ministries International in Jonesboro, where the legendary artist joined her for a special performance.

As the presidential election approaches, numerous celebrities, including Taylor Swift, George Clooney, and Oprah Winfrey, have publicly shown their support for Harris, highlighting the excitement surrounding her campaign.