A Playlist For Montana Cities

The thing that always blows people away when they first move to or visit Montana is just how big this state is.

Out East or in smaller states, a two-hour drive might get you across the whole place. Here in Montana, two hours barely scratch the surface.

Music Transforms A Road Trip

When you’re taking those long drives, being prepared is key.

That means checking your tires, filling up the gas tank, and maybe even an oil change if it’s due. But for me, the most important part of a Montana road trip is the playlist.

Good music can turn a long drive into an adventure. Throw on a Hans Zimmer or John Williams score, and suddenly even a trip to the grocery store feels epic.

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Making Memories One Song At A Time

For a true Montana road trip, we put together a playlist where each song represents a different city in the state.

Of course, it goes without saying that this playlist is just for fun, and we’re not trying to step on anyone’s toes with our picks.

So grab your snacks, roll down the windows, hit play, and enjoy the ride, because road trips in Montana aren’t just about getting from point A to point B.

They are about making memories, one epic song at a time.

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We used Mediabase, a music industry website that tracks real time playlists of over 1,800 radio stations to figure out which pop songs played on Montana radio the most from 2001 to 2023! (No, you're not old. Mediabase just didn't have data from prior to 2001.)

We looked at data from local stations, past and present, that played Top 40, Rhythmic Top 40, Hot Adult Contemporary or Adult Contemporary formats to determine our list.

If you want to sing along, just click the name of the song!

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