Top 50 Songs of Summer

What better way to kick off summer than to build a playlist with catchy tunes?

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By: Addie Morton

Summer is the time to make memories with friends and family, and music plays a large part in this. Making the perfect playlist takes time away from adventuring, so we've created the ultimate playlist so you don't have to.

Top Songs to Sing in the Car

When It Rains It Pours, Luke Combs

All Summer Long, Kid Rock

Good Directions, Billy Currington

Body Like a Back Road, Sam Hunt

Rain Is A Good Thing, Luke Bryan

Top Songs for a Day at the Lake

Redneck Yacht Club, Craig Morgan

Pontoon, Little Big Town

Chattahoochee, Alan Jackson

Summertime, Kenny Chesney

Buy Me A Boat, Chris Janson

Top Songs for Beach Vacations

Beachin', Jake Owen

No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems, Kenny Chesney

Toes, Zac Brown Band

Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett

Knee Deep, Zac Brown Band feat. Jimmy Buffett

Top Songs for a Backyard BBQ

Bottle It Up, Sam Hunt

Make It Sweet, Old Dominion

Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Jake Owen

It's A Great Day To Be Alive, Travis Tritt

Chicken Fried, Zac Brown Band

Top Songs for a Night Out

Summer Nights, Rascal Flats

All About Tonight, Blake Shelton

All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight, Hank Williams, Jr.

Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off, Joe Nichols

Out Last Night, Kenny Chesney

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Top 20 Country Songs About Mom

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