Show pride in your nation fourth of July Dressed up in red, white and blue, attend a parade or fireworks display or throw your own party.
Remember, though, no party is complete without a themed playlist. Whether you need a playlist to drive to a party, organize your own party, head to the beach, or need some inspiration to get in the patriotic mood, these songs will help you get your party started.
- “God Bless America,” Lee Greenwood
- “Only in America,” Brooks & Dunn
- “Red White and Blue,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John Denver
- “Living in America,” James Brown
- “Party in the USA,” Miley Cyrus
- “The Stars and Stripes Forever” John Philip Sousa
- “American Saturday Night,” Brad Paisley
- “America,” Simon and Garfunkel
- “America the Beautiful,” Ray Charles
- “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Whitney Houston
- “Ragged Old Flag,” Johnny Cash
- “Courtesy of Red White and Blue,” Toby Keith
- “Fireworks,” Katy Perry
- “The Rising” Bruce Springsteen
If you’re throwing a Fourth of July party, you’ll need a great playlist to play during the party. (HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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1. “God Bless the USA,” Lee Greenwood
“God Bless the USA” is a must-read for anyone Fourth of July Playlist. The song was released in 1984 from Greenwood’s album “You’ve Got a Good Love Comin’.”
The song is full of patriotism, especially in the chorus when Greenwood sings “And I’m proud to be an American, Where at least I know I’m free, And I won’t forget those who died, That gave me this right, And I’ll gladly stand next to you And defend it today, Cause there’s no doubt I love this land, God bless the United States of America”
2. “Only in America,” Brooks & Dunn
This uplifting song was released in 2001 from country artists Brooks & Dunn’s “Stears & Stripes” album.
The song’s chorus states, “Only in America, dreaming in red, white and blue, Only in America where we dream as big as we wanna.”
Brooks & Dunn is a popular country duo behind hits like “Only in America.” (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
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3. “Red White and Blue,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
This popular Skynyrd song was released in 2003 and is often played on the Fourth of July.
4. “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” John Denver
“Take Me Home, Country Road” is a classic 1971 song from Denver’s “Poems, Prayers and Promises” album.
This country hit is still popular today and is a song that people will be familiar with, especially in West Virginia. Put it on your playlist and let everyone sing along to the catchy chorus.
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Denver’s patriotic song is one everyone will want to sing. (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
5. “Living in America,” James Brown
You can recognize it Song from “Rocky IV”. The song was sung by Brown and was written specifically for the film.
In the scene in the film where the song is used, Brown sings the song during Apollo Creed’s entrance into battle against Ivan Drago. During the scene, Creed is covered in American-themed gear while singing the song.
This fast-paced jam will make you want to dance and celebrate the nation.
6. “Party in the USA,” Miley Cyrus
Although “Party in the USA” isn’t as “patriotic” as some of the other songs listed, it’s still a good song to play for this occasion.
It’s catchy, exciting and fun. It came out in 2009 and Sung by Miley Cyrus.
Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the USA” gets everyone dancing. (Charles Sikes/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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7. “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” John Philip Sousa
While it’s great to include country and pop hits on your 4th of July playlist, don’t forget to include the classics. Add “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa to your 4th of July playlist.
The song begins with “The Stars and Stripes forever, Let martial note in triumph float and liberty extend its powerful hand; A flag appear ‘mid the thunderous cheer, The banner of the Western land. The symbol of the brave and true.”
8. “American Saturday Night,” Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley is a country artist This song is the main theme behind the 2009 hit song “American Saturday Night.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to over and over again.
The lyrics go, “It’s a French kiss, Italian ice, Spanish moss in the moonlight. It’s another American Saturday night. Oh, that’s exactly what we have right here.”
9. “America,” Simon and Garfunkel
This is an old song from the album “Bookends,” which was released in 1968. This Simon & Garfunkel song has a slow and calm sound, but it’s still a great choice to add to your playlist.
10. “America the Beautiful,” Ray Charles
“America the Beautiful” is a classic song that will instill a sense of national pride in everyone. You won’t want to miss this song when it plays during your Fourth of July celebration.
11. “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Whitney Houston
If you want to add the US national anthem to your playlist, this version sung by Houston in 1991 is a beautiful rendition.
Whitney Houston’s version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” is a popular version of the national anthem. (Alain Benenus/Gamma-Rapho)
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12. “Ragged Old Flag,” Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash, the country artist behind songs such as “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line,” also released the patriotic hit “Ragged Old Flag” in 1974.
“See, when Washington carried that flag across the Delaware it got a little hole in it. And it got burned with powder the night Francis Scott Key was looking at it and writing if you can see. And in New Orleans with Packingham and Jackson pulling at the seams it got a lot of rips in it,” Cash sings.
13. “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” Toby Keith
Toby Keith released “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” in 2002. This powerful country song is sure to make everyone feel proud.
14. “Firework,” Katy Perry
“All you have to do is turn on the light, and let it shine, make the night your own, like the Fourth of July.” Perry’s song is from her 2010 album “Teenage Dream,” but it’s sure to get the crowd excited at your party.
15. “The Rising,” Bruce Springsteen
This patriotic song was recorded after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The entirety of “The Rising” album includes several emotional songs honoring those who died that day.
The lyrics read, “Sky of blackness and sorrow, sky of love, sky of tears, sky of glory and sadness, sky of kindness, sky of fear, sky of memory and shadow. Your burning wind fills my arms tonight. Sky of longing and emptiness, sky of fullness, sky of blessed life.
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Other classic songs to add to your 4th of July playlist
- “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” Aaron Tippin
- “Fly Over States,” Jason Aldean
- “American Land,” Bruce Springsteen
- “America Will Always Stand,” Randy Travis
- “This Land Is Your Land,” Sam Hunt
- “American Girl,” Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
- “American Kids,” Kenny Chesney
- “All-American Girl,” Carrie Underwood
- “Fast Cars and Freedom,” Rascal Flatts
- “Independence Day,” Martina McBride
- “I Love My Country,” Florida Georgia Line
- “Made in America,” Toby Keith
- “American Soldier,” Toby Keith
- “Travelin’ Soldier,” The Dixie Chicks
- “If You’re Reading This,” Tim McGraw
- “Small Town USA,” Justin Moore
- “American Ride,” Toby Keith
- “Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd Skynyrd
- “Where I Come From,” Montgomery Gentry
- “Dixieland Delight,” Alabama
- “Beer for My Horses,” Toby Keith
- “Something to Be Proud Of,” Montgomery Gentry
- “Mr. Red, White and Blue,” Coffey Anderson
- “God’s Country,” Blake Shelton
- “People Who Couldn’t Make It Home,” Justin Moore
