While you’re laying pool-side drinking margaritas and talking about the American Revolution, the Fourth of July wouldn’t be complete without a patriotic playlist.
Crank up the music and cut a slice of apple pie while you jam out to the most ‘Merica songs this country has to offer.
10. Party in the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
You can’t start a Fourth of July party without a good ol’ fashioned party anthem. Not only is this song from the wholesome Miley Cyrus era, it’s catchy and easy to sing after eating one too many hot dogs.
9. Arlington – Trace Adkins
Adkins’ slow ballad about soldiers laid to rest in the famed national cemetery is the perfect song to remember those who fought for the freedom of Americans. It might even make you cry into your hot dogs.
8. American Pie – Don McLean
There’s no question you can get through this eight-minute song without a problem. This classic by McLean is that song your parents will be singing a little too loudly, but you’ll be singing right along with them.
7. Firework – Katy Perry
This technically isn’t a song about Independence Day, but it repeats the word “firework” frequently enough to fool you. Perry’s song about staying true to who you are is about as American as it gets.
6. God Bless the U.S.A. – Lee Greenwood
When you think America, you have to think of this song. Greenwood’s song has become one of the most patriotic songs ever, and will inspire barbecues across the nation to proudly stand up and defend the good ol’ U. S. of A.
5. B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad) – OutKast
The beat of this song is unlike any other and is recognizable the moment it starts playing. It’s not only one of OutKast’s greatest songs, but one of the best songs of the 2000s. While it’s not the typical Fourth of July song, it belongs on every playlist ever, including this one.
4. America the Beautiful – Ray Charles
Another patriotic classic, this version is simply amazing because it’s Ray Charles. It doesn’t get much better than that.
3. Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) – Toby Keith
Keith’s song is the ultimate song about ’Merica. You can’t help but be fired up listening to it. And honestly, we all want to put a boot in someone’s ass – it’s the American way.
2. I Am a Real American – Rick Derringer
This may have been Hulk Hogan’s entrance song back in the day, but it’s still a great song to get amped up about America. This classic rock song must be head-banged to and accompanied by air guitar solos aplenty.
1. The Star-Spangled Banner – Christina Aguilera
There’s nothing more American than the song of our people. Aguilera’s version perfectly captures the spirit of Americans attempting to be patriotic while not even knowing the words of the national anthem.