20 must-add songs for your upcoming road trip playlist

Nolan Taylor's "Cincinnati Heart" isn't widely known, but if you give this song a stream during your next trip, we promise it may accidentally end up on your Spotify "On Repeat."

Everybody's heard this song by now, and no, we're still not tired of it. Give us that soaring chorus any day of the week, especially in the car, and we guarantee to put on a show.

Nobody can sing like the Queen Bey. However, her cover of "Jolene" is waiting to be belted out with your favorite group of friends.

We're not sure what Rascal Flatts did to this song to make it so groovy, but it's one tune that's so loved we have to include it on this list.

You have to add this AC/DC song to your road trip playlist for two reasons: the drama and the plot. I mean, is there any other perfect time to sing this?

You could add any Adele song to your road trip playlist, but "Set Fire To The Rain" is one of our favorites. It has the perfect pre-chorus, leading to the most explosive part of the song: "I SET FIRE TO THE RAIN."

Although Miley has grown up since her Hannah Montana and Disney days, we'll never forget her classic "Party in the USA." It's a lively jam with just the right amount of pop culture references that never gets old.

Corinne Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On" is one of the few songs out there that makes us feel completely safe. Something about it fills us with hope, and to be honest, we could all use more of that these days.

Rihanna's album Good Girl Gone Bad is full of edgy songs, and "Shut Up and Drive" is no different. It's got the guitar, rock vibes, and lyrics to make you want to headbang, snap your fingers, and use your steering wheel as a pretend drum set.

We already knew Ariana Grande was a great singer from her two albums before Dangerous Woman. However, she put something different in this one. The title track is something different, with powerful lyrics most of us can relate to — and the bridge is built for a group sing-along.

Throwback hits are crucial to any road trip playlist, and NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" is at the top of the list.

Even if you're not a fan of hip-hop music, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys created a banger with their hit "Empire State Of Mind." Hov's verses are too smooth not to rap along, and Alicia's chorus is too grand not to sing with all your might.

Bruno Mars knows how to create a fun song. He's done it time and time again with hits like "Uptown Funk" and "Treasure," but it's "Locked Out Of Heaven" that's earned a spot on this list.

As soon as we hear the beat drop for this Natasha Bedingfield classic, we feel comforted. Honestly, nothing feels better than singing this out with your best friends with the windows down and the wind blowing through your hair.

Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to creating music that'll make you want to sing along. We're talking "Stronger," "Miss Independent," and, of course, "Since U Been Gone." The latter features an explosive chorus tailor-made for your next road trip playlist.

The pop industry needs Tate McRae — and her single "greedy." It's only two minutes and eleven seconds long, but it's enough to catch a vibe, nod your head, and feel yourself for a little bit.

Have you ever heard a song that starts with an absolute fire lyric that gets you pumped up? That's Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" for us, and it's, without a doubt, a road trip must-have for our crew.

FLO's single "Summertime" is about what you'd expect — rolling alongside your crew this summer, living your best life, and doing whatever you want. Be sure to listen to this during this year's drive to summer vacation. 

Miley's latest album, Endless Summer Vacation, has many bops, but "Jaded" is the song you belt out from your lungs when your car is on cruise control down the roadway.

If you listen to the lyrics, this Katy Perry song is meant to be sung with your favorite person (romantic or platonic). We recommend doing it during your next cross-country journey.