The Ultimate 4th Of July Music Playlist: Patriotism, America And Hit Songs

Everyone knows you can't celebrate the 4th of July without great music, and we have you covered here at OutKick.

Independence Day is all about crushing beers with the boys, honoring America and being unapologetically patriotic.

I hope your grills are hot all day long, the beer is iced down and crispy and you spend time with friends and family.

While you're doing all of that, allow me to suggest the greatest 4th of July playlist ever created. Let's roll!

The best songs for the 4th of July!

I asked OutKick readers to name their favorite songs for celebrating Independence Day, and you all didn't disappoint. I love the list we've compiled.

"Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue" - Toby Keith

"All Summer Long" - Kid Rock

"Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" - Big & Rich

"Ragged Old Flag" - Johnny Cash

"8th of November" - Big & Rich

"4th of July" - Shooter Jennings

"God Bless The U.S.A." - Lee Greenwood

"Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" - Gordon Lightfoot

"Only in America" - Brooks & Dunn

"Mama Tried" - Merle Haggard

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" - John Denver

"Real American" - Rick Derringer

"America, F*ck Yeah!" - Team America

"American Bad Ass" - Kid Rock

"The Star-Spangled Banner" - Jimi Hendrix

"America" - Neil Diamond

"Battle of New Orleans" - Johnny Horton

"Fortunate Son" - Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Beer for My Horses" - Toby Keith featuring Willie Nelson

"I Can Still Make Cheyenne" - George Strait

"It's Five O' Clock Somewhere" - Toby Keith and Alan Jackson

And that's a wrap on the best music for the 4th of July. Was there a song I missed? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.