Random Riddle: Hidden States

The name GEORGe mIchAel has the state GEORGIA hidden inside it, in order from left to right. Can you find the states hidden in each of the following?

1. MUSTACHE
2. MAX STEINER
3. GEORGE HARRISON
4. THAT’S THE WAY IT IS
5. INTERDENOMINATIONAL
6. JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME
7. JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON
 

Random Riddle: Hidden States