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Find out why Music Travel Consultants is the 1st choice in student music group tours. View our 2 minute intro video to see what we do for the finest performing arts programs in the world.

Experience the best in custom performance travel for your group.

At Music Travel Consultants, each performance trip is custom-designed to meet your group's wishes, and, best of all, there are no hidden costs. We will take care of every detail, so you can sit back and enjoy the planning process and traveling on your dream trip. Simply leave the travel planning, logistics, and on-site trip management to us! MTC is led by accomplished music directors who know what needs to happen and are with you every step of the way!

The Trip Account app is offered to our groups as they travel.

Included in your trip, group leaders, staff, chaperones and travelers will use the information packed, versatile Trip Account App during their travels.

Powerful Director Tools

Interactive Checklists, Pop Up Communications, Emergency Notifications.

Tools for all travelers

Live Itineraries, Group Messaging, Photo Gallery and much more.

Everything you need for your next trip .

The Trip Account app is available for iPhone and Android.

MTC Recognized as Disney PremEar

Music Travel Consultants is honored to be recognized as a Disney PremEar Youth Travel Planner... learn more

Macy’s Parade – From the Inside Looking Out

The tradition runs deep. From when I was a young child to now, a grandfather, Thanksgiving Day has included family, Mamma Stamper’s... learn more

Mental Health Benefits of Music Performance

The simple act of making music has been shown to be helpful to our minds, bodies, and our mental health. learn more

Rose Parade Journey Leaves Lasting Impression

March along on the journey of MTC Trip Journalist Traye Geissler and his adventures during a week in Southern California... learn more

Student Safety on School Trips

School trips are immersive learning experiences for students. Traveling to new places and doing hands-on exploring helps contextualize lessons from the classroom... learn more

Top International Choir Venues

Take the stage in the world’s top international choir venues. For centuries, choirs have been an intrinsic part of human culture, transcending geographical boundaries and languages... learn more

Your next performance is just a few clicks away.

Use our popular destination guide to research the many U.S. options. learn more

Musicians Abroad Presented by MTC

MTC is excited to provide the travel and planning services for Musicians Abroad. The inaugural European tour will be for the state of Indiana in June of 2023. learn more

Have you heard of Educational Destinations?

ED offers educational opportunities in STEM, History, Art, Language Immersion, Theatre and much more. learn more

Introducing the MTC Trip Journalist

Help promote your adventure to future members, your classmates and your supporters through video, still photos and posts while documenting, for history, your group’s travels... learn more

Napoleon High School Band New Orleans Trip

Check out a video from the Napoleon HS Band as they experienced NOLA with performances, Preservation Hall Jazz Concert, Harbor Jazz Cruise, and much more... learn more

A Trip to BOA Grand Nationals Brings Vandegrift Championship

First Time Attendee Brings Home Championship to Texas School, Community. learn more

Changes to Travel Protocols Put Health Safety in Spotlight

In a world full of Covid-19 concerns with many unknowns, long-time MTC Senior Travel Designer documents the new normal for group travel. learn more

Your Guide to Universal Orlando™ Performance Opportunities

Universal Orlando™ offers a variety of performance options that places your group in the heart of non-stop excitement. learn more

Zionsville Choirs Light Up Nashville Heart of America Stage

Not only would they find great success competitively, but they also enjoyed many sights and educational adventures... learn more

Winter Season Starts Today

With the winter season cut short, it’s time to get back to the drawing board and make decisions for next... learn more

Student Leaders Keep the Band Together

Learning from home, communicating with one another, and keeping the spirit of the band together has been a challenge... learn more

Shorter Season Calls for Celebrations During Mini Trips

Shortened training periods and potentially limited performance opportunities have band directors far and wide searching... learn more

Sing. Dance. Sparkle! Your Challenge Awaits at Heart of America

Be a part of the hottest new performance opportunities for your show choirs &/or concert choirs. learn more

View Popular USA Student Performance Venues

Searching for popular USA student performance venues? If you’ve been seeking, but not finding, take a look at this short list. learn more

Chaperoning School Performance Trips

As a chaperone, you must always focus on what’s best for the group, even if your student is on the trip. learn more

MTC & WGI Ink Partnership

Music Travel Consultants is so excited to be the new preferred travel partner of WGI! learn more

Popular International Performance Destinations

Are your students ready for an international performance opportunity? Here are our most popular international destinations. learn more

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Band Tours

Is your marching band ready to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? learn more

Ideas for High School Choir Trips

Is your choir ready to take its performance to the next level? But you can’t decide on a venue or destination? learn more

Ready to perform at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade and Race?

Over 60 years, the IPL 500 Festival Parade has grown to be one of the signature events held in the United States. learn more

Performance Travel with Special Needs or Dietary Restrictions

When a group is focused on its performance, it is easy to overlook issues with accessibility. learn more

Travel with The Ohio State School for the Blind

The only blind marching band in the world travels to Chicago with MTC learn more

The Bands of America Grand National Championships Experience

Music Travel Consultants and the Ronald Reagan Marching Band have partnered to make an educational video on what a BOA Grand Nationals trip entails... learn more

Choosing the right student music group travel company

When a student gets to experience to new locations, new cultures and new people with music being the focus, the revelations and the eye-opening impact that develop are priceless... learn more

Popular Student Marching Bands Parades

Music Travel Consultants has orchestrated a list of “Popular Student Marching Bands Parades” to help Band Directors choose the right parade for their group… learn more

The Bands of America Honor Band’s Tournament of Roses Parade® Performance

ollow Bands of America Honor Band with Music Travel Consultants to the Tournament of Roses Parade learn more

Travel to Bands of America with Music Travel Consultants

Contact MTC today for Music for All’s BOA Grand Nationals Rehearsal Space, Home Room, Saturday Pre-Finals Dinner and Additional Group Meals… learn more

Partners, Accreditations and Awards

Hear from our Valued Clients throughout the world and see why music directors are singing a tune about Music Travel Consultants.

Since 1987, Music Travel Consultants, led by accomplished music educators, has become the first choice for student performance group travel by providing industry-leading, on-line services and customer-based support. Focused on creating custom trips that provide relevant, memorable and rewarding student travel experiences, Indianapolis-based MTC successfully partners with directors and administration, designing travel to destinations within the United States and across the globe. With more than 165 years combined travel expertise earned in over 68 countries, Music Travel Consultants will anticipate group needs and deliver an amazing experience without surprises or hidden costs.

We have utilized Music Travel Consultants for all of our large group travel needs for over three decades and I wouldn’t dream of traveling with anyone else with our students. Their attention to detail - their attention to everything you need as a director within your trip - is impeccable and they do amazing work.

Chris Kreke Director, Carmel HS 6-Time BOA Grand National Champion

Round Rock has used Music Travel Consultants for four major trips and all the plans down to the smallest detail have always been worked out and well handled. As a director it is extremely comforting to know I don't have to worry about those things! The travel designer and tour directors are quick to assist, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I highly recommend Music Travel Consultants to anyone considering group travel!

David Mobley Band Director, Round Rock HS

For years, Music Travel Consultants has provided our program with a level of service and dedication you usually can’t find with many businesses in today’s world. And our trip to Ireland was no different. Thank you for helping to make this trip unforgettable!

Jay Gephart Director Purdue University All American Marching Band

In a word — "Fantastic." For well over a decade Music Travel Consultants has served as the Official Travel Partner for Music for All and Bands of America. We could not be more pleased with their execution. MTC does what they say they are going to do and consistently outperforms expectation. Their leadership and team have my highest endorsement.

Jeremy L Earnhart, ED.D. President and CEO Music For All

Music Travel Consultants is the only company that has met my standard of excellence that I require from every part of my program. MTC's experience with music and their backgrounds in music education give them insight into what I go through.

Jay Webb WGI Hall of Fame, 3-Time BOA Grand National Champion

My experiences with MTC have been overwhelmingly positive! Their focus on providing epic experiences for students, their attention to detail, and their leadership In organizing great events, Make them a company I trust and respect. It is also wonderful to see a company that gives back, as MTC does, and makes the world a better place!

Damon Brown Thirst Project, Choreographer

Music Travel Consultants has never failed to impress our students, parents and staff when it comes to our band's travel needs. They deliver what is “above and beyond” the highest expectations. They are simply the best in the business.

Richard Saucedo Educational Consultant, Chief Judge, Music for All

Music Travel Consultants is the best in the business at taking a band to Grand Nationals. It made my job easier knowing that every detail of the trip was addressed with care. They will always be our go-to travel company for this trip!

Dan Morrison Founder, Happy, Not Satisfied

We feel extremely blessed with our association with Music Travel. Their handling of all the details, and the ability to be flexible before and during the trip, speaks volumes for their depth in the industry and human relations.

Kevin Schuessler Director, Center Grove HS

Music Travel Consultants is an absolute pleasure to work with! They are professional and courteous and always make sure that all of our needs are met. Traveling with MTC has taken the stress out of travel. We are thankful to have found such great people to work with!

Jana Harvey Asst. Director of Bands, Flower Mound HS

I've been traveling with the band since 1980 and this was the easiest trip ever for me. I simply had to do nothing but conduct the band! It's hard to believe it's taken me this long to get it right, slow learner! The students and parents have had nothing to say but wonderful things…

Nan Moore Director of Bands

We received numerous positive comments from students and parents about how well-organized the entire experience had been. And, fellow teachers and administrators told them how the students couldn’t stop talking about the trip once they were back in school!

David Elliott Director of Bands

Music Travel Consultants are the very best in the business when it comes to traveling with your group. Directors, parents and all adults are treated like royalty, but more important, each trip provides the very best experience for the students that is both educational and memorable. And what makes them so successful...they are run by educators and parents. You cannot find a better, more professional travel company for your music program.

Matt Harloff Director of Bands Avon HS, Director of Indoor Winds

It’s rare anymore, but every once in a while, I contact a business that exceeds my expectations, like Music Travel Consultants. Our trip was just amazing. Music Travel outdid itself in every aspect. The attention to detail, and the wisdom to read the group, be flexible and think out of the box was refreshing. The students, chaperones, parents, and myself were blown away with the sights and unforgettable experiences every day. We have memories from this trip that we will cherish for decades. As a Music Director, I appreciate that Music Travel Consultants knows exactly what I need during every moment of the trip, provides it, and makes the trip a success.

Bradley Gardner Director of Choral Music, Franklin Central HS

If you are considering traveling with your music ensemble, I highly recommend using Music Travel Consultants. The customer service is outstanding! The company is the epitome of high class professionalism. I feel like I am on vacation when I travel with Music Travel Consultants.

Luke Aylsworth Director of Bands

The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade has always been a great experience for our students. To tour both Philadelphia and New York City in the same trip is a wonderful option! I have done this trip four times in my professional career and ALWAYS with Music Travel Consultants. There is no better travel company!

Chris Taylor Director of Bands, Pendleton Heights HS

When the Blue Springs Golden Regiment attends a Bands of America event, Music Travel Consultants is our first call. Few companies understand the many challenges and “ins and outs” that encompass a BOA show. MTC takes the stress of travel and scheduling away so the staff can focus on teaching music!

Dr. Tim Allshouse Director of Bands

Traveling in Italy is to witness its great treasures, but to perform in Italy is to experience the true heart of the country and its people. Our concert in Florence was in a beautiful medieval church, just off the main square, and we played for a packed house that spilled into the orchestra!

Grady Emmert Florence International Music Festival participant

When it comes to traveling with my group, I trust the folks over at MTC implicitly! Our parents and students are always impressed with the level of detail that goes in to the planning of our trips. There is simply none better.

Scotty Walker NBA Blue Ribbon National HS Award of Excellence Recipient

I have used Music Travel Consultants for many years with my groups at West Ranch HS and simply put, they're the best! From start to finish Music Travel Consultants takes care of ALL the details in a friendly, professional and quick manner. They make the job of going on tour with an ensemble easy!

Jason A. Marshall Director West Ranch HS

For anyone who is looking for the ultimate travel organization, go with Music Travel Consultants. They have taken care of our children, the chaperones, all of our faculty and staff. They have stepped up to the plate, non-stop, during our entire experience here in California for the Tournament of Roses Parade. If you want the ultimate in professionalism and care for your family and students, go with Music Travel Consultants.

Camilla M. Stasa Director of Participant Relations and Special Projects, MFA/BOA

I have been using Music Travel Consultants since 2004 and have always been pleased with their organization, professionalism and their ‘can do’ attitude. In 2007 while at BOA Grand Nationals our charter jet broke down just before we were to load to fly home Saturday night.  MTC was able to get all 287 of us in a hotel within two hours and set up flights for us the next day. I can’t imagine another agency being able to do that so MTC will always take my group to Indiana!

Mark Stone Director Emeritus, Ayala HS

Orlando 2018 was a wonderful experience for our students, ensembles, and adult travelers! The tour was designed to provide opportunities for each of the four facets of the music department, the group as a whole, and unique opportunities that would set this trip apart. Our Orlando trip, prepared and presented by Music Travel Consultants, was well organized, creative, and presented in person. MTC's online portal for registeration, payments, and organization. Working with the trip details of rooms, bus lists, payments, and trip documents was a tremendous organizational tool and time saver as a director. The team at Music Travel Consultants delivered an outstanding tour of Disney performances and clinic opportunities for our students. The students enjoyed fun at many of the Disney Parks, great accommodations at Flamingo Crossings, and special events including a final ride on Soarin' and the private party at Test Track. All were a hit and success with the students! Most importantly, the knowledge, expertise, and flexibility of the MTC staff in adjusting meal stops and schedules to accommodate the group made the trip. Thank you to our MTC Orlando Team and everyone at Music Travel Consultants!

Thad Driskell Director of Bands, Jefferson HS

Chris Forsythe and the MTC team were super in dealing with the postponement of the trip due to the pandemic. The staff's professionalism and accessibility was outstanding as they worked with the numerous questions, concerns, itinerary adjustments and personalities of adult travelers. Chris was always concerned with our safety, happiness in the experiences and comfort for both performances and sight-seeing adventures. Mirjam, our guide, was phenomenal in taking charge, accommodating requests and managing needy travelers, all while loving on us as individuals and as a group. She was funny, direct, strong, compassionate and her heart made us fall in love with her as a person. Tonya and the charter bus were great as well. She kept the coach clean, drove on tiny streets and was flexible with her schedule and time to help us as visitors to her country/city. The performance venues and contacts were unbelievable. Each were unique, friendly and acoustically and musically a blessing to perform in. The participation in the mass at the Basilica de Estrella was a special addition to the concert offerings. The large crowds were welcoming and seemed to love our repertoire. The overall tour way exceeded my expectations. The ENTIRE ensemble, guest travelers and staff were nothing but pleased by our trip and tour experience. - Thanks to all involved.

Scott Bradford Artistic Director, Castlewood Singers

Our experience with Music Travel Consultants was the best travel experience we have had. Music Travel Consultants took care of every detail. The trip was a trip of a lifetime for my students and chaperones. The attention to detail and efficiency was amazing. Everything from the kick-off meeting, attention to our wants and needs, customizing our itinerary, accounting, billing, and especially the customer care was top notch. I can’t wait to take my next MTC trip!

Brian Saylor Director of Choral Music at Bismarck HS

The staff members at MTC are organized, professional, and courteous. They understand the logistical necessities when traveling with large groups of students and their customer service is SECOND TO NONE.

Brent W. Biskup Director of Bands, Flower Mound HS

As director of bands at Stephen F. Austin HS, Texas, I took groups to Carnegie Hall, Midwest Clinic and two Bands of America Grand National educational performance trips. Our trip with Music Travel Consultants was, without question, the best organized and most memorable in my 21 years of teaching. Amazing...

Dean Westman Orchestra Director, Avon HS 3-Time BOA Grand National Champion

In my forty years of teaching high school band I have used three different music travel companies. In my experience, I have found the Music Travel Consultants to be the most professional, most accommodating, and enjoyable company to work with when you are traveling with a large group of students and parents. They are my go to company whenever we begin planning a band trip. I highly recommend this outstanding company.

Bill Stultz Director of Bands, Columbus North HS

Our trip was well received by the staff, students and parents. It was very organized, and it was obvious that a considerable amount of thought was put into the trip. Excellent Job! The Music Travel staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and I thought it was great that they were on the bus with us from the moment we took off until we arrived back home. I would definitely recommend Music Travel to another traveling group. Thanks for an awesome trip!

Chad Allard Associate Director of Bands, Jefferson HS

Planning a trip through Music Travel Consultants is the best possible option, period. Their knowledge of the music world is beyond helpful when planning and running logistics. They are easy to work with, flexible and handle their business. The no-hassel trip across the country allowed me and my staff to focus on the teaching and making sure the kids were ready to perform.

Joe Avery Director, Red Wave Indoor

The staff of Music Travel Consultants anticipated our every need. Our Disney trip and performance was a wonderful and stress-free experience for the students, parents, and staff. We plan on working with Music Travel Consultants for our next trip.

Tim Kosch Director of Bands, Franklin Community HS

Music Travel Consultants is fantastic. They do such great work for us and make everything so simple. We get to our place, we know exactly where to be, and what time to be there. They do fantastic work. Love Music Travel Consultants.

Josh Scott Round Rock HS

WGI Sport of the Arts is proud to call Music Travel Consultants our Preferred Travel Partner! Working with the MTC staff is a joy. They are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, timely, but most importantly, they genuinely care that students have unforgettable experiences!

Bart Woodley Director of Operations and Sponsor Relations WGI Sport of the Arts

Music Travel Consultants is the only choice for a World-Class experience in group travel. My Travel Designer Chris Forsythe and Tour Director Paige Carter made sure that every detail of booking, organizing and taking a large group out of state went super-smooth. I have nothing but rave reviews for this incredible company. The Rouse Band program is a MTC customer for life!

Jason Robb Rouse HS, Director of Bands

MTC was the first travel company I worked with to organize our trip to WGI championships and it will be the only one I will continue to use because of their professionalism and personable customer experience. The knowledgeable staff provided me with insights that helped our ensemble have many rewarding trips that left lasting impressions on all of our students. The guide that joined us have always been warm, welcoming, and extremely accommodating for all of our ensemble’s needs. Thank you to all of the team members that assisted us throughout our journey!

Scott K. Tanaka Director of Percussion, San Marino HS

The attention to details, combined with the technology of cutting-edge travel tools, and topped off with their incredible and caring staff, has long made MTC one of the VERY BEST choices for student music travel in the country. They have always been a national “go to” with bands and orchestras, and for good reason. Now with the addition of Heart of America (HOA) and other upcoming choir events to their roster, MTC has positioned themselves not only as the best in the industry for instrumental ensembles, but for choral ensembles as well. As the creator and (former) owner of Heart of America, I was absolutely thrilled and knew immediately upon meeting Mark and Ryan that HOA would not only survive, but THRIVE with the leadership, vision, technology and staff that MTC brings to the table.

Chad Alexander Heart of America

Music Travel Consultants is the first choice for the PHHS Choral Department! They consistently display great communication, offer wonderful performance opportunities and genuinely care for the students and parents that travel with them. MTC has made it a breeze to take performance trips full of educational opportunities.

Erin Archer Choral Director, Pendleton Heights HS

Our experience with Music Travel Consultants has always been world class! Every detail is planned and accounted for in a professional manner. This allows our students and families to enjoy the experience and focus on delivering excellent performances when we travel. I would highly recommend MTC to any ensemble considering travel!

Alex Rector Director of Bands, Hardin Valley Academy Band

Taking the band to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl was a once in a lifetime experience and one that the students will remember for the rest of their lives. Performing our halftime show in Mercedes-Benz stadium for the Field Competition, as well as marching the parade and performing in the mass band for the bowl game, was incredibly exciting and something that I will never forget. Using Music Travel to put this trip together was the best decision that we could have made. For every major trip, from here on out, we will be in contact with Emily and Music Travel Consultants to make it happen.

Rodney Brown West HS, Director of Bands

The entire Music Travel Consultants Team is to be commended for an absolutely wonderful experience for my students. From our initial parent meeting to the last handshake after boarding the bus to go home, Music Travel Consultants worked hard to make our students’ experience the best it could be. MTC’s easy accessibility proved to be invaluable, and throughout the planning process MTC provided guidance, offered helpful suggestions, and made the daunting task of putting a trip like this together much less intimidating. I would recommend Music Travel Consultants to anyone interested in traveling with their school music groups, and I wish them nothing but continued success in the future!

Gregg Norris Band Director, Sidney Senior HS

We were so glad to use Music Travel for our first trip out of state to WGI in California. Our guide was so very helpful and took a ton of pressure off of me during the trip. Not having to deal with bus transportation, where to go for meals and checking in and out of hotels and airports was invaluable to me since I was already in charge of about 30 people. I wouldn't hesitate to use Music Travel again! Thank you for all the help, organization and attention to details!

René Ormae-Jarmer KINGSMEN THUNDER Drum Line and Winter Indoor Percussion, Rex Putnam HS

With this our first time competing at Grand Nationals I wanted the students, staff, and parents to have a world class experience and MTC did that for us.  They handled every detail for us each step of the way. If anyone is thinking of traveling you must consider MTC; you won’t regret it.

Rickey Langdale Director of Bands, Easley HS

When you book your educational, performance trips through Music Travel Consultants you receive an expert agent to assist you with every step along the way. They will work tirelessly to accommodate the vision and purpose of the trip, manage all logistics and will travel with you to assure things run smoothly. I always get impeccable costumer service! I have traveled to Hawaii, California, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Tennessee and Kansas and Florida with them. MTC is the only company I trust when it comes to school travel.

Deana Broge Choir Director, Zionsville HS

Valley Christian’s experience teaming with Music Travel Consultants has been nothing short of spectacular. MTC has proven to be an invaluable partner in the planning and execution of our educational travel experiences. Their staff is incredibly knowledgeable and are dedicated to providing the absolute best customer service each step of the way. Quite simply…they get it!

Troy Gunter Vice President/Director, Conservatory of the Arts

MTC will be my only call when planning student travel in the future. Customer service is one of their greatest attributes. They have gotten our groups out of many travel jams. I don’t know how they do it but, holding a plane at the gate for an hour and a half for our students to make their connection on one trip, to rebooking with a new charter airline only days before takeoff are some amazing things this great group of professionals can do. Their tour directors become someone on our team who meet or exceed the standard of excellence I have within my own band program. I know I don’t need to worry about the details because MTC ensures everything is taken care of.

David Lesser Director of Bands, Clovis North HS

It was easy to work with Emily to plan our trip. When she visited the school for parent meetings, she was well spoken and presented Music Travel and the trip well. The tour directors were great. Very helpful and professional. We enjoyed our trip and will use Music Travel again for future tours.

Krista Roorbach Heritage Christian School

I can’t begin to explain how refreshing it is, as a band director who has to worry about every last detail, to not have to be concerned with these logistics. We appreciate your staff on every level: design, implementation, working with some of our parents, problem solving, etc. To top it off, you present yourselves to the band each and every day with such positivity and energy. We truly are left to believe that we are the only band you’ve ever worked with! Thank you for the detail and the care – it is not unnoticed! MTC is the real deal

Brian Phillips Director of Bands, Rockford HS (MI)

MTC has great people. They take care of the details so we can focus on our students, the performances and helping to make memorable experiences for our groups.

Chris Kaflik Band Director, Brownsburg HS

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Music Travel Trips and Tours

Music travel, the final component to music education.

Delivering music trips that deserve a standing ovationLearning how to hit all the right notes is key in music mastery. However, technical skill isn’t the only thing that turns a student of music into a certified virtuoso. Performance rests at the core of any musical career, and it is crucial for any aspiring instrumentalist to learn how to command a crowd.

Think back to the best musical performances you have ever witnessed; the best play, concerto, or music festival you have ever attended. Why were they particularly memorable compared to others you had seen before? Is it because they had better instruments? Is it because they had a dramatic flair? Is it because the music’s performance was well-orchestrated?

Pushing The Boundaries of Music Travel

Go beyond textbook education.

As musical directors, you have various options to enrich your   music travel program : enlist your students in an awesome parade or simply take them on a unique learning experience with a world-renowned musician. Peak Performance gives you the opportunity to create a well-rounded musical performance that will bolster anything they learn in the academy.

Take your students out of the studio and into the real world. An unlimited number of musical recitals is no match to performing live to a crowd for the very first time. Music travel can either be performative or educational in nature.

More Than Just Skill

The ability to engage a crowd and captivate them is a much better trait than sheer instrumental proficiency. Technical skill can only take your students so far. Having the experience of wowing a festival crowd or being a part of a massive Thanksgiving parade will help develop skills that aren’t learned in the classroom.Performance trips are a fantastic way to develop a sense of professionalism in your students. Here they will learn how to socialize with other performers and impress under pressure. It’s never too early to have your students join the big leagues.

The Benefits Of Musical Travel

On top of hands-on student training, musical directors are often responsible for booking band trips, choir trips, and other musical performances within the country and around the world. But it’s not always easy. As a band director, you have most likely experienced at least one of the following:

• Burnout from juggling too many responsibilities
• Uncertainty about a specific location, event, or competition
• Not knowing where to start with the logistics of booking your students
• Difficulty finding the right balance between quality and budget
• Unfamiliarity with certain musical cultures

Peak Performance is here to ease some stress off your shoulders and deliver music travel solutions that are fine-tuned for your students. Experience a hassle-free alternative to educational performing.

• Create memorable experiences for your students
• Reach new locations, both locally and internationally
• Unique opportunity for traveling with peers
• Travel the country and world meeting fellow musicians
• Performance opportunities in the most coveted destinations and events
• Meet and greet legendary musicians

How Students Can Benefit From Music Travel

Playing for their peers can make your students complacent. So what better way to encourage your students to play their hearts out than by giving them a tough crowd? Music travel serves as a great incentive to your proteges. Giving them a taste of world-class performance will make them want to step up their music skill.

Variety is key to dynamic learning. In-between lectures and recitals, take your students out on a music travel education program. Make music history and theory more exciting by allowing them to have in-person access to key museums, festivals, and events around the world. Seeing the international music industry outside the academic lens is key to shaping their career as performers .

What We Offer

Set up their path to greatness, one tour at a time.

Performance Travel

Participating in a parade is every band’s dream, so why not make it a reality? From music festivals to performances in top-class music sites like Carnegie Hall, we are here to bring your musical team closer to world audiences .

Educational Travel

Advance your student’s musical education by taking what they have learned from the classroom into the real world with music travel. Explore monumental sites, both international and local, and gain an intimate understanding of the music industry in person.

Music Workshops

Diversify their training by introducing them to well-known mentors and coaches from different parts of the globe. Music travel experiences such as music workshops and clinics help them refine their technique as they interact with different teachers and gain varying insights from their new instructors.

Music Festival Participation

Performing for a lively crowd of music festival goers should be on every musical director’s bucket list. Music festivals make a perfect venue for both beginners and novices. It’s a great way to get your student’s names out in the open, without the pressure that comes with performing in more traditional venues .

Contests and Tournaments

Don’t let your student’s talents be hidden away in the studio. Participating in musical contests and tournaments ensure that they earn recognition early on in their careers. Music travel with contests and tournaments is fundamental in their evolution from amateurs to vetted professionals. These also make great alternatives to the usual recitals.

• Marching Band Parades

Give your marching band the audience they deserve. With Peak Performance, you can have access to audiences of thousands through live performances and international television. From Disney’s street parades to St. Patrick’s Day parades in Ireland to the ever famous Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, you have endless local and international music travel options for unforgettable  marching band parades .

Dance Travel Tours

Broadway isn’t the only top music travel destination for aspiring dancers. Your students can live a night of magic by joining Disney’s world-class ensemble or traveling some states for a live performance. Getting your students signed to the right management team, troupe, and ensemble can be one click away.

The Peak Advantage: Bringing Music Trips To New Heights, Together

Working in the performing arts is no easy feat. Handling everything from training to administrative tasks can take a toll on your performance. Don’t let burnout put a damper on your efficiency. Focus on preparing your troupe, band, choir, or  orchestra  for the center-stage, and let us handle the rest.

The best music travel tours booked by music experts, for music experts.

Each and every music trip we book is fine-tuned to the best interests of our clients. That means you get all your money’s worth, without any of the stress. A life-changing trip experience is one click awa y.

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International locations extensive and exclusive network, international acclaim, proactive and productive, genre-specific music trip, all-inclusive travel packages.

Have the peace of mind knowing that everything has already been taken care of. As a musical director, we understand how difficult it is to simultaneously train your students and give them once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. With Peak Performance, you gain a partner who not only understands what you’re going through but also works tirelessly to provide the best music travel tours for you and your students.

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Different band genres have different needs. Every location and activity is curated specifically for you. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter  music trip . This means that your jazz, classical, concert, or marching band will have everything they need to have a solid educational foundation. Turn your hardworking band into an overnight sensation with just one click.

Completing an outstanding live music performance is one of the hallmarks of being a great  orchestra . Level up their experience by allowing them to perform before a great crowd, in a major music venue like Carnegie Hall. From musical festivals to Disney theme parks, Peak Performance sees to it that your students get the spotlight they deserve.

Earning one’s mark as a professional dancer is one of the more challenging tasks in the performing arts. Musical travel tours are available for contemporary, ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, and other dance troupes specializing in unique genres.

For a night, let your students experience the magic of becoming a part of the world-famous Disney group. Instead of spending the night as amazed spectators, put the spotlight on your band, dance troupe, or choir, and give them the music trip opportunity of a lifetime. It will be an experience they will never forget.

Where To Next?

Get in touch with our team to learn more about possible music travel destinations. Plan your music trip around a certain city or festival. Whether you have your sights set on a Disney park or you’re not sure which competition to participate in, Peak Performance is here to help make the little decisions that make a music trip great.

The World Is Your Stage

Asking yourself where you want to take your proteges is one of the best ways to start planning an itinerary for an educational music trip. Don’t let spaces confine their talent. With Peak Performance, you can choose local and international music travel destinations that will bring out the best in your musical stars.

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Music Vacations, Tours & Travel Packages 2024/2025

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Embark on unforgettable journeys to iconic music destinations around the world. Immerse yourself in the vibrant beats of jazz in New Orleans, the soulful rhythms of Havana, or the electric energy of Nashville's music scene.

America's Musical Heritage

• Nashville: Visit and make a recording at RCA Studio B; sightseeing with a Local Guide including a visit to Honky Tonk Row; visit the Country Music Hall of Fame; reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry
• Memphis: Visit Sun Studios and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music; sightseeing tour with a Local Guide; visit Graceland
• Clarksdale: Visit the Delta Blues Museum; lunch at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club with private entertainment
• Greenwood: Sightseeing with a Local Guide, including sites from the movie The Help
• Indianola: Visit the B.B. King Museum

America's Musical Heritage with Extended Stay in New Orleans

• Nashville: Sightseeing with a Local Guide including a visit to Honky Tonk Row; visit the Country Music Hall of Fame; visit and make a recording at RCA Studio B; reserved seats at the Grand Ole Opry
• Clarksdale: Visit the Delta Blues Museum; lunch at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club
• Greenwood: Orientation tour including sites from the movie The Help

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Scottish and Cherokee Heritage and Music in Appalachia

• Answer a fascinating question — Who are the peoples of Scotland? — using the songs of Scotland to delve into the history of a magic land
• Engage in a delightful exploration and participation of Appalachian balladry, folk songs, dulcimer and shaped note singing
• Walk through hundreds of years of Cherokee culture and history, including one of America’s darkest tragedies, the Removal of tribes to the West

The Bethlehem Bach Festival — Beautiful Music, Steel and History

• Bask in the transcendent melodies of Bach performed by the world-class Bach Choir of Bethlehem
• Discover the steel-working heritage of Bethlehem as you meet retired steel executives and explore the historic Steelstacks
• Learn about Bethlehem's history and Bach from esteemed experts, including historians, Moravian community docents, the Bach Choir Archivist, a music professor and the conductor of the Bach Choir

America’s Economic Restraints, Foreign Policy and Folk Music

• Analyze the economic restraints facing America even after the official end of the Great Recession and discover ways they can be mitigated
• foreign policy and leadership in the face of global terrorism, economic instability, Chinese ambitions and Middle East political turmoil
• Sing along with Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan and others as you look at how they spoke through music during times of poverty, social unrest, unionization and the civil rights movement

Adirondack Mountain Music and Dance Workshop

• Receive expert instruction in a variety of instruments including fiddle, guitar, lap dulcimer and banjo
• Learn how to write stories and songs, take voice lessons with tips on how to present them and perform alongside your fellow participants
• (Performing is optional!) Enjoy the blossoms of spring or the beautiful fall foliage at an iconic “great camp” in the heart of the Adirondacks

Inspiration at the Monastery: Wellness, Arts and Music

• Learn about the work and way of life of the Augustinian Sisters, and practice contemplation during silent breakfasts, stretching workshops, a massage and a health walk along the banks of the St
• Lawrence River
• Delve into Canadian literature during a lecture and a visit to the House of Literature, and discover the exceptional National Fine Arts Museum of Québec, dedicated to the works of the best artists of the region
• Attend a private organ concert with commentary on the impact of the Augustines’ practices and the daily life of the 17th century

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Join intimate gatherings of music enthusiasts and explore the world's musical heritage up close. From small jazz clubs in Paris to indie music venues in Berlin, these music vacations offer personalized experiences and insider access to local music scenes.

Music, Art and Literature Studies in the Monadnock Region

• Through lecture, power point and discussion study the the great art and artists of the Renaissance led by an instructor who is the recepient of the outstanding Road Scholar Instructor award
• Enjoy the musical repertoire of professional local musicians from instrumental classics to Broadway favorites on piano, violin, viola and more during an evening in concert
• Take in the beautiful surroundings of the Monadnock Region with a boat ride on Swanzey Lake, and drive through Cheshire County to see its historic covered bridges

French Quarter Music Festival

• Revel in three days of authentic New Orleans music at the French Quarter Festival
• Sample the Crescent City’s famous cuisine at renowned restaurants like Bourbon House, Muriel’s, Palace Café and the Court of Two Sisters
• Experience special performances by top New Orleans musicians

Classical Germany: The Music of Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden

• Attend high-caliber musical performances at notable venues in Berlin, Leipzig and Dresden and enjoy special opportunities to meet with musicians
• Lively presentations illuminate the lives of German composers including Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner
• Plenty of free time allows you to explore independently and attend additional performances — your group leader will offer advice and directions

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Choose from music vacation packages according to your schedule, whether you're seeking a weekend getaway or an extended musical journey. From short city breaks to epic music festivals, these tours offer options for every timeframe.

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Find the perfect music tour to suit your budget, with options ranging from affordable day trips to luxurious musical escapes. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly options or all-inclusive experiences, these tours offer unbeatable value for music lovers of all budgets.

Top Music Attractions

• Dancing to the rhythms of salsa in the streets of Havana
• Exploring the birthplace of jazz in the vibrant neighborhoods of New Orleans
• Attending a traditional flamenco performance in the heart of Seville
• Participating in a drum circle on the beaches of Brazil
• Discovering the secrets of traditional Maori music in New Zealand
• Joining a jam session with local musicians in the lively bars of Nashville
• Savoring the sounds of Fado in the atmospheric taverns of Lisbon
• Immersing yourself in the pulsating beats of electronic music at a festival in Ibiza
• Witnessing traditional drumming ceremonies in West Africa
• Attending a live opera performance at the iconic Sydney Opera House
• Exploring the roots of reggae music in Jamaica's vibrant cities and lush countryside

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Music Attractions & Landmarks Guide

• America's Musical Heritage: Discover the birthplaces of jazz in New Orleans, blues in Chicago, and rock 'n' roll in Memphis, where iconic music venues and museums pay homage to the country's diverse musical legacy.
• Scotland's Folk Music and Bagpipe Traditions: Experience the enchanting sounds of bagpipes and traditional Scottish folk music at lively pubs and cultural festivals across the Scottish Highlands and Edinburgh's vibrant streets.
• Bethlehem's Annual Musikfest: Explore the historic city of Bethlehem , known for its ancient musical traditions, and the annual Bethlehem Musikfest, featuring a diverse lineup of musical performances amidst the city's scenic landscapes.
• Canada's Eclectic Music Scene: From the vibrant music scene of Toronto to the folk festivals of Nova Scotia and the indigenous drum circles of British Columbia, Canada offers a melting pot of musical experiences spanning genres and cultures.
• Singapore's Multicultural Melodies: Delve into Singapore's multicultural heritage through its music, from traditional Chinese opera and Indian classical music to Malay folk songs and modern pop performances at venues like the Esplanade.
• France's Musical Tapestry: Experience the romance of Parisian jazz clubs, the grandeur of opera at the Palais Garnier, and the lively accordion music of Montmartre's streets as France 's rich musical traditions come to life in cities and towns across the country.
• Berlin's Dynamic Music Scene: Immerse yourself in Berlin 's dynamic music scene, from underground techno clubs to classical concerts at historic venues like the Berlin Philharmonic and the Berliner Staatsoper.
• Russia's Folk Musical Traditions: Journey to Russia for a taste of its classical music heritage, with performances at the renowned Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg and the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and folk music traditions celebrated in villages along the Volga River.
• Turkey's Mesmerizing Music: Experience the soothing sounds of traditional Sufi chants and folk songs to contemporary pop and rock as you explore the bustling streets of Istanbul and the serene landscapes of Cappadocia.
• Panama's Diverse Rhythms: Explore Panama's diverse musical landscape, with rhythms ranging from traditional Afro-Caribbean beats to modern reggaeton and salsa, experienced at lively clubs, street festivals, and cultural events throughout the country.
• Peru's Ancient Melodies: Discover the ancient rhythms of Peru's indigenous music, including the haunting melodies of Andean panpipes and the infectious beats of Afro-Peruvian drumming, performed at festivals and ceremonies in cities like Lima and Cusco.
• Hungary's Vibrant Folk Music Traditions: Experience the lively dances and traditional tunes performed at festivals and events throughout the country, alongside classical concerts and operatic performances in Budapest's historic venues.
• Austria's Classical Music Legacy: Join concerts celebrating the works of Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss in Vienna's majestic concert halls and the charming streets of Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart.
• Colombia's Rhythms: Sway to the rhythms of Colombia's diverse musical genres, from the lively beats of cumbia and salsa to the soulful melodies of vallenato and the indigenous sounds of the Andean region, experienced at festivals and dance clubs across the country.
• Croatia's Musical Traditions: Enjoy the haunting melodies of Dalmatian klapa singing to the lively folk tunes of tamburica orchestras, performed at cultural events and festivals along the Adriatic coast and in historic cities like Dubrovnik and Zagreb.

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Music Travel Tips

Music travel tips for memorable choir trip, band trip, and orchestra trips.

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable music trip with your choir, band, or orchestra? Whether you’re planning a choir trip, band trip, or orchestra trip, Peak Group Travel has you covered with essential tips to ensure your music department trip or performance tour is a resounding success. From parade performances to enriching cultural experiences, here’s how to make the most of your musical journey.

• Plan Ahead for a Smooth Choir Trip: The first step in ensuring a successful choir trip is meticulous planning. Start by setting clear objectives for the trip. Is it primarily for performance or also for cultural enrichment? Consider the destination, budget, and duration of your journey. Peak Group Travel recommends booking your trip well in advance to secure the best accommodations and performance opportunities, especially for parade performances.
• Choosing the Perfect Destination : Selecting the right destination is key to a memorable music department trip . When considering destinations, think about the musical experiences you want to offer your choir, band, or orchestra. Whether it’s performing at world-famous concert halls, participating in local parades , or sharing your talent in breathtaking outdoor venues, the world is your stage.
• Secure Performance Opportunities: For a parade trip or any other performance tour , securing performance opportunities should be a top priority. Peak Group Travel has connections with various venues and festivals worldwide, making it easier for your group to perform in front of a captivated audience. From iconic parade routes to intimate local performances, we can tailor your itinerary to meet your musical goals.
• Budget Wisely: A well-planned budget is essential for a successful choir trip or orchestra trip . Carefully consider expenses such as transportation, accommodation, meals, and admission fees to attractions. Peak Group Travel will work closely with you to create a budget that suits your group’s needs and helps you make the most of your musical adventure.
• Transportation Considerations: When organizing a band trip or choir trip , the method of transportation plays a significant role in your overall experience. Whether you choose to fly or travel by bus, ensure that your transportation is reliable and comfortable. Peak Group Travel can assist you in arranging suitable transportation options, ensuring a safe and pleasant journey for your musical ensemble.
• Accommodations Matter: A good night’s rest is crucial for maintaining your group’s energy and enthusiasm during your orchestra trip . Prioritize accommodations that are not only comfortable but also conveniently located to your performance venues and cultural attractions. Peak Group Travel will help you select accommodations that meet your specific needs.
• Cultural Immersion: While the primary focus of your band trip or choir trip may be music, don’t miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture. Explore the destination’s history, art, and cuisine to make your music trip even more enriching.
• Team Building Activities: To strengthen the bonds within your choir, band, or orchestra, consider incorporating team-building activities into your music department trip . These activities can be a fun way to connect with fellow musicians and create lasting memories.
• Stay Healthy and Hydrated: Maintaining good health during your choir trip or parade trip is crucial. Be sure to stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and take care of your voice and instruments. Peak Group Travel can provide valuable advice on how to keep your group in top form throughout your musical journey.
• Capture the Memories: Document your performance tour with photos and videos to create lasting memories of your musical adventure. Share your experiences on social media and consider creating a travel blog or journal to preserve the highlights of your journey.
• Embrace Flexibility: Sometimes, the unexpected can lead to the most memorable moments on a band trip or orchestra trip . Embrace flexibility and be open to new opportunities, whether it’s an impromptu street performance or a chance to collaborate with local musicians.
• Reflect and Learn: After your music trip , gather your group to reflect on the journey. What went well, and what could be improved? This valuable feedback will help you plan even better trips in the future.

In conclusion, a choir trip , band trip , or orchestra trip with Peak Group Travel is an opportunity to create lifelong memories while sharing your musical talents with the world. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can ensure that your performance tour or parade trip is a resounding success. So, pack your instruments, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready for an unforgettable musical journey!

By following these comprehensive music travel tips, you can make the most of your choir trip, band trip, or orchestra trip . From the initial planning stages to the post-trip reflection, Peak Group Travel is here to support you at every step of your musical journey. Your experience should not only be a memorable showcase of your ensemble’s talent but also an immersive exploration of new cultures, inspiring performances, and the joy of making music together.

No matter your destination, whether it’s a bustling city renowned for its music scene or a quaint town known for its rich cultural heritage, your music trip should be a harmonious blend of performance excellence and cultural immersion. With Peak Group Travel’s expertise and commitment to your success, you can achieve just that.

As you plan your choir trip, band trip , or orchestra trip, remember that the journey itself is an integral part of the experience. The excitement of packing your instruments, boarding a plane or bus, and exploring new places with your fellow musicians adds a unique dimension to your musical endeavors.

The moment you step off the stage after a breathtaking performance or finish a lively parade route , take a deep breath and savor the collective sense of accomplishment. The applause, smiles, and cheers from your audience are the echoes of your passion and dedication.

Music has the power to transcend language barriers, unite people, and create indelible memories. Whether you’re an aspiring musician, seasoned performer, or a devoted music educator, the opportunity to share your talents through a choir trip, band trip, or orchestra trip is a remarkable privilege.

With Peak Group Travel as your trusted partner, you can embark on a musical journey that not only captivates audiences but also enriches your group’s collective identity. Explore new horizons, discover diverse musical traditions, and create lasting connections with fellow musicians from around the world. Your music trip is not just a trip; it’s a transformative experience that will resonate in the hearts of your ensemble members and audiences for years to come.

So, as you prepare for your upcoming music department trip, remember that you’re not just traveling from one place to another; you’re embarking on a harmonious adventure that will define your musical legacy. Trust Peak Group Travel to make this journey as seamless, memorable, and fulfilling as possible.

The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist According to Travelers, Editors, and Spotify

This year has been nothing short of a whirlwind. As we wrap up the year, international travel is still a no go, and flying in general seems like a bit of a risky proposition. As a result, the humble road trip has roared back on our collective radar as many of us have been taking to the road as a way to get out of the house and explore our surroundings near and far. 

When we began discussing road trips on zoom calls and in Slack channels, the one thing that everyone could agree on was that music was essential. A good soundtrack can mean the difference between the hours flying by as fast as the scenery out the window or turning around before you reach your destination.

So what makes a great road trip playlist? It starts with the songs, but with so many incredible choices out there, it’s hard to whittle down to something that stands up to the test of time. However, we had an idea.

To make the perfect road trip playlist, we used three components. First, we looked at Spotify data to identify the most popular songs for driving, according to the top 100 road trip playlists. Next, we surveyed our TripSavvy readers to get their take. After that, our editors weighed in on their favorite songs. In the end, we were left with 29 carefully curated high-vibe songs that create the ultimate travel music of 2020.

Here are the top road trip songs. For the best listening experience, try playing them in order. Enjoy!

"Wake Me Up" by Avicii

Released in 2013, “Wake Me Up” made history by becoming the first song on Spotify to accumulate 200 million streams. This song can instantly put you in a good mood and that's why it's up first on our list.

"Night Moves" by Bob Seger

"Night Moves" is an easy-listening, American Rock classic. "Rolling Stone" magazine named it Single of the Year in 1977. This song is sure to get you in the right headspace for hitting the highway.

"Fly Like an Eagle" by Steve Miller Band

As suggested by one of our readers, "Fly Like an Eagle" was a must-have for this playlist. Even though this psychedelic-rock tune was released in 1976, it still feels relevant today.

Feed the babies Who don't have enough to eat Shoe the children With no shoes on their feet House the people Livin' in the street Oh, oh, there's a solution

"I Feel It Coming" by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk

As suggested by one of our readers, "I Feel It Coming" is a sensual disco-pop song by The Weeknd and Daft Punk. When you play it, this catchy song will make you instinctively bob along as you're on the road.

"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line

A song that appears on the Spotify list and was submitted by a reader is "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line. This upbeat country song will make you wanna roll the windows down and cruise.

"Take It Easy" by the Eagles

After hours of driving, "Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy," might be the best advice you'll get. Released in 1972, "Take It Easy" by the Eagles is still being played by road trippers, appearing 20 times across the top 100 playlists.

"Riptide" by Vance Joy

"Riptide," the 2013 single by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, appears on 13 of the top 100 road trip Spotify playlists. This cheery folk song won the World Music Award for World’s Best Song.

"Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

In 2019 Lil Nas X released "Old Town Road," a country rap remix with Billy Ray Cyrus. It won lots of awards, so it's no wonder that this was a top contender.

"Malibu" by Miley Cyrus

"This song reminds me of a road trip down the west coast from San Francisco to San Diego," says Megan Hartig, Content Marketing Manager. We booked our hotels on the fly with the app Hotel Tonight which was great for spontaneous travel."

"Life in the Fast Lane" by Eagles

You can't listen to "Life in the Fast Lane" without feeling like a badass. This song was on 13 of the top road trip playlists on Spotify. But don't lose your cool as this lyric points out: Life in the fast lane, Surely makes you lose your mind.

Listening to this song can give you a lead foot. Don't get a speeding ticket!

"Hey, Soul Sister" by Train

If you've never sung "Hey, Soul Sister" at the top of your lungs, have you ever been on a road trip? Not according to Spotify listeners. This song appeared 16 times according to Spotify data.

"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

"I grew up listening to a lot of Earth, Wind & Fire with my parents during road trips," says associate editor Sherri Gardner. "'September' was one of my family’s favorites because it’s fun to sing along to, especially with the windows down."

"Burn The House Down" by AJR

Another great suggestion by one of our readers, "Burn The House Down" written by the pop trio consisting of three brothers, began as a 2018 song about U.S. political climate and became the theme song for the March for Our Lives campaign.

"Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas

If you're struggling to hang in during your long drive, turn up "Carry On Wayward Son" a little louder for some encouragement. This progressive rock song performed by Kansas in 1976 took the band to the next level.

"Dancing In The Moonlight" by Jubël featuring NEIMY

"Dancing In The Moonlight" was named nine times in the top 100 Spotify road trip playlists. This 2018 feel-good pop cover is sure to lift your spirits with its upbeat rhythm, especially if you are driving after the sun goes down.

"Road Trip (2020 Version)" by Convent Bonfires

This song was suggested by one of our readers, and given the title, we had to include it. This obscure, indie-rock track released this year gives us all the good vibes.

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

With almost one billion streams on Spotify, it's no surprise "Don't Stop Believin'" cracks the top 3, with 24 appearances on Spotify's top road trip playlists. So next time you're in your car, turn up the volume and sing on and on and on and on.

"Circles" by Post Malone

Another song listed on the Spotify charts and our reader survey is "Circles" by Post Malone. This 2019 pop single won Song of the Year at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. It sat for a record 39 weeks in the Hot 100's top 10.

"Feel This Good" by Jackopierce

Another reader's choice, "Feel This Good" by musical duo Jackopierce is an easy listening song for the freeway.

Woke up this morning, rolled out of bed My favorite song's playing inside my head I go out on the freeway, windows down Don't know where I'm going, but it's good to move around and Days like this should never end

"Big Yellow Taxi" by Lennon & Maisy

Canadian sisters, Lennon and Maisy Stella, do a beautiful cover of the classic song "Big Yellow Taxi" originally sung by Joni Mitchell.

"Shotgun (The Wild Remix)" by George Ezra & The Wild

Whoever gets to ride shotgun is sure to enjoy this 2018 song by George Ezra featuring The Wild. "Shotgun" was listed on both the Spotify and readers' choice lists.

"Layla" by Eric Clapton

The acoustic rock song "Layla" was suggested by readers and found on six of the top Spotify road trip playlists. Hailed as one of the most iconic classic rock ballads of all time, there is no surprise it belongs here.

"Higher Love" by Kygo & Whitney Houston

This version of "Higher Love" produced by Norwegian DJ Kygo and the late Whitney Houston is a tropical, high-energy song that was number two on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

"Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty

"I grew up listening to Tom Petty (he was my first concert), and he's still one of my all-time favorite musicians," says senior editor Jamie Hergenrader. "Free Fallin' is worthy of a road trip playlist because it embodies the vibe of the trip—you're out on the open road, free to explore, and the lyrics even mention or hint at several classic L.A. routes, such as Ventura Boulevard, Highway 101, and Mulholland Drive."

"More Than a Feeling" by Boston

Is there a song that reminds you of your secret crush? Apparently someone in the band Boston had one, and that inspired their hit song "More Than a Feeling." Spotify users can relate. The song shows up on 22 road trip playlists, making it the fourth most popular on our Spotify list.

"Hello Darlin'" by Conway Twitty

“In the car, there’s nothing better than classic country," says Astrid Taran, senior audience editor. "There’s something about driving in the middle of nowhere blasting old school country.”

"Fast Car" by Jonas Blue & Dakota

"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman was listed 10 times on Spotify's list, but we included a remix by Jonas Blue & Dakota to keep things fresh and upbeat to keep things interesting along the ride.

"Sun Models" by ODESZA featuring Madelyn Grant

"This song feels like the perfect soundtrack for a road trip and makes everything feel a little more epic," says visual editor Taylor McIntyre.

"Jack & Diane" by John Mellencamp

Last but certainly not least, here we have a classic rock ballad by John Mellencamp. "Jack & Diane" was released in the summer of 1982 and has been a go-to by road trippers ever sense, appearing 10 times in the Spotify road trip lists.

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Country music is just “three chords and the truth,” according to songwriter Harlan Howard. While music has become more complex in the decades since his claim, today’s hits still provide a snapshot of real life. Perhaps that’s why country music has remained popular for generations: lyrics mirror local culture and help us connect with the artist.

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This year, fill up your gas tank, sing along with the radio, and take a drive down country roads. A country music trip is about more than just great entertainment (although you’ll find plenty of that, too). With these seven destinations, you’ll take a closer look at how country music came to be. Learn about its roots in folk music and bluegrass, commemorate musical legends and discover up-and-coming artists.

1. Nashville, Tennessee

Music City has always been the epicenter of country music, but there’s more to it than the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame. Branch out from downtown to find live music with a laid-back vibe. In East Nashville, the American Legion Post 82 has a small stage offering a giant dose of nostalgia. Visit on Tuesdays to dance with the locals while listening to old-school country.

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The Crooked Road in southwest Virginia takes country music lovers to notable historic Appalachian music sites and venues sharing fresh takes on today’s music. Stopping at all 60 venues along the 330-mile heritage trail takes weeks, but you can hit the highlights in a weekend. Find live performances at sites like the Floyd Country Store, known for traditional music and dancing at its Friday Night Jamboree, or join an acoustic show at the Carter Family Fold (re-opening in June 2021).

Straddling the border of Virginia and Tennessee, the city of Bristol is a must-visit stop on your Crooked Road journey. Permanent exhibits at The Birthplace of Country Music Museum share how the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings shaped country music. Interactive experiences allow visitors to rework classics by the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers at mixing stations or sing along to their favorite tunes.

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3. Austin, Texas

While it’s the live music capital of the world year-round, Austin takes it up a notch during its many festivals. Pay tribute to a legend at the Willie Nelson Luck Reunion or support current artists at the iHeartCountry Festival and Rodeo Austin. The infamous SXSW Music Festival also features new country music artists for numerous performances.

4. Cheyenne, Wyoming

Focus on the western influence on country-western music by heading to Cheyenne Frontier Days, held each summer. This 10-day festival in late July hosts big-name performers: this year’s lineup includes Eric Church, Blake Shelton and Maren Morris. If you can’t score tickets to the evening shows, you’ll still find daytime performances from smaller artists around the festival grounds, all included with general admission.

The rest of the year, performers come and go but the western influence is constant. Come see what made Cheyenne a popular subject for country lyrics: you’ll hear it mentioned in favorites like George Strait’s “I Can Still Make Cheyenne” and Garth Brooks’ “The Beaches of Cheyenne.”

5. Branson, Missouri

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Entertainers here mix in plenty of songs you know and love, which means these shows will have you toe-tapping and singing along. Choose from tributes to classic artists like Patsy Cline or head to a show featuring today’s greatest hits — or don’t choose at all. Branson makes it easy to squeeze a little of everything into a weekend.

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6. Owensboro, Kentucky

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Heading on a road trip soon and looking for the top road trip songs to add to your road trip playlist?  I’ve got you covered with 50+ of the best road trip songs to listen (and sing along to) on long car drives.

Road Trip Songs For Your Road Trip Playlist

I hope you enjoy this list of great road trip songs. I have included a mix of road trip songs from different genres (including rock, pop and country) and different eras (from classic road trip songs to modern road trip songs). Most of these great songs are about road trips and travel or cars, highways and driving in general.

(And if you are planning on taking a road trip soon make sure to check out my essential road trip packing list  to make sure you have all your road trip essentials before you go!)

10 Best Road Trip Songs of All Time

I think these are the 10 best road trips songs of all time (in no particular order).

• “Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen
• “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson
• “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver
• “Life Is a Highway” by Tom Cochrane
• “Little Red Corvette” by Prince
• “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by the Proclaimers
• “Take It Easy” by the Eagles
• “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
• “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (This song is perfect for a classic American road trip in the South.)
• “I Can’t Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar

Best Classic Road Trip Songs

Below are the greatest classic road trip songs that need to be on your music playlist:

• “Long Lonely Highway” by Elvis Presley
• “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
• “American Pie” by Don McLean
• “Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles
• “Route 66” by Chuck Berry
• “No Particular Place to Go” by Chuck Berry
• “Truckin’” by The Grateful Dead
• “Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
• “Tiny Dancer” by Elton John
• “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett
• “Radar Love” by Golden Earring
• “Hotel California” by Eagles
• “America” by Simon & Garfunkel
• “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop

80s Road Trip Songs

Below are best 80s road trip songs to add to your music playlist:

• “Holiday Road” by Lindsey Buckingham
• “Road to Nowhere” by Talking Heads
• “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins (from the movie Top Gun)
• “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
• “Love Shack” by the B52s
• “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
• “Born in the U.S.A” by Bruce Springsteen
• “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
• “I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper
• “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman

90s Road Trip Songs

Below are best 90s road trip songs to add to your music playlist:

• “Road Trippin'” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• “I’ve Been Everywhere” by Johnny Cash
• “The Distance” by Cake
• “Drive” by Incubus
• “The Way” by Fastball
• “Everyday is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow

Modern Road Trip Songs

Below are best modern road trip songs to add to your music playlist:

• “Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
• “California” by Phantom Planet – this is one of my favorite California road trip songs .)
• “Keep the Car Running” by Arcade Fire
• “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton
• “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus
• “California Gurls” by Katy Perry (featuring Snoop Dogg)
• “Maps For The Getaway” by Andrew McMahon
• “Holocene” by Bon Iver
• “I Am The Highway” by Audioslave
• “Wild” by John Legend and Gary Clark Jr.
• “Thousand Miles” by Miley Cyrus (feat. Brandi Carlile)
• “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
• “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – this is the perfect song to listen on the way back home after a long trip

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These are all classics for sure when you’re talking about a road trip. My favorite would be Sammy Hagar “I Can’t Drive 55”. Something about that cool flow that makes it perfect for a summer road trip. But I would not follow the advice because I wish not to get pulled over crossing the country LOL.

Thank you so much for putting out this list of road trips and songs!!

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There's nothing quite like a thrilling adventure behind the wheel, and no journey is complete without the best road trip songs to accompany you on your ride. Whether you're planning a solo expedition, a road trip honeymoon or a fun-filled outing with the bach party crew, the right driving music playlist can transform your lengthy car rides into unforgettable experiences.

From powerful rock anthems that'll have you cranking up the volume to mellow acoustic tunes that set the mood for scenic drives, our editors have curated a list of 101 road trip songs that are so good, they might as well be considered road trip essentials . With the wind in your hair, the sun on the horizon and road trip music on the speakers, you're bound for a memorable adventure. Sit back, fasten your seatbelts, and feel the beat with these road trip songs.

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From funky beats to cinematic electro-pop, here are the absolute best road trip songs curated by our editors.

"Road Trippin'" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Here's a mellow, acoustic track by the Red Hot Chili Peppers that captures the essence of wanderlust and the open road, making it an essential tune for any road trip playlist.

"Pull Up To The Bumper," Grace Jones

This sultry groove may not be talking about a car's bumper per se, but it's an iconic disco classic that is perfect for staying energized on late drives.

"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas

This timeless anthem beautifully expresses the longing for warmth and sunshine, making it an evergreen song choice for dreamy road trip escapes.

"I Wish," Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder's "I Wish" is a funky masterpiece that's impossible not to groove along with while driving to an exciting destination.

"Mr. Brightside," The Killers

As a chart-topping indie-rock hit, "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers is the perfect blend of nostalgia and catchy energy, making it a must-play track for car sing-a-long sessions.

"You Go Down Smooth," Lake Street Dive

When it comes to songs for the road trip of your dreams, look no further than Lake Street Dive's "You Go Down Smooth." With Rachael Price's mesmerizing vocals, this soulful song was made for winding down on a moonlit journey.

"Nightcall," Lovefoxxx, Kavinsky

Fans of the 2011 film Drive will instantly recognize this cinematic electro-pop track. It's a must-play on late night drives through vibrant cityscapes.

"Could Heaven Ever Be Like This," Idris Muhammad

With its hypnotic groove and a unique blend of jazz and disco elements, this iconic track by Idris Muhammad belongs on every list of road trip songs.

"Son of a Preacher Man," Dusty Springfield

Jam-packed with soul and charm, this classic song is ideal for a breezy cruise down memory lane.

"Coming Home," Leon Bridges

This heartfelt tune is a great companion for the long drive home after an epic road trip adventure.

With lyrics and melodies that amplify the joy of hitting the open road, these road trip songs about driving also serve as powerful metaphors for life's journey. They're perfect driving songs, but many of them will resonate beyond the literal act of hitting the road, too.

"Fast Car," Tracy Chapman

"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is a heartstring-tugging ballad that paints the picture of chasing freedom down the open road — a relatable journey for anyone who loves getting the heck out of Dodge when push comes to shove.

"Keep Driving," Harry Styles

In this Harry Styles road trip song, the lyrics "should we just keep driving?" serve as a metaphorical invitation to persevere through life's chaos, no matter how absurd or challenging it may become.

"Life Is a Highway," Tom Cochrane

This electrifying anthem cranks up the volume on the joys of life as a never-ending highway, making it an absolute must-have for your road trip playlist.

"No Particular Place to Go," Chuck Berry

This rock 'n' roll hit by Chuck Berry is a total blast, capturing the thrill of cruising around with your sweetheart, with no particular place to go.

"I Can't Drive 55," Sammy Hagar

Here's a high-energy rock song that rebels against speed limits and embodies the need for speed — but please, don't take these lyrics literally!

"Drive My Car," The Beatles

Who can resist grooving to The Beatles' "Drive My Car"? It's a pop-rock classic that's practically woven into our musical DNA. With its clever lyrics, it turns the whole idea of driving into a wild ride of ambition and success

"Running on Empty," Jackson Browne

Hit play on "Running on Empty" by Jackson Browne when you're in a nostalgic and reflective mood.

"King of the Road," Roger Miller

"King of the Road" by Roger Miller is a foot-tapping country classic that embraces the carefree simplicity of life on the open road, where the journey is the real treasure.

"Highway to Hell," AC/DC

AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" is an electrifying rock anthem that'll have you revving up for your road trip and the wild ride of life.

"I Drove All Night," Cyndi Lauper

Buckle up for an 80s track that'll whisk you away on a nostalgia-fueled journey. This one's a love song that uses driving as a metaphor for the extraordinary lengths someone will go to be with their special someone.

"Six Days on the Road," Dave Dudley

In "Six Days on the Road" by Dave Dudley, you can practically smell the diesel fumes and taste the trucker's coffee as he sings about life on the asphalt, making you want to hit the road for a cross-country road trip.

"Brand New Cadillac," The Clash

This musical joyride by The Clash features roaring guitars and frenetic beats that'll make you feel like you're speeding down the highway in a vintage muscle car.

"Cruisin'" by Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson's "Cruisin'" is the ultimate serenade to the special someone sitting in your passenger seat, inviting you to take a musical journey where love and the open road merge in perfect harmony.

"Truckin'" by the Grateful Dead

"Truckin'" by the Grateful Dead is the ultimate road trip anthem, a groovy tune that'll have you nodding along to its rhythm while dreaming of endless adventures on the highway.

"Riding in My Car," Elizabeth Mitchell

If you're going on a road trip with kids, this delightful song about driving will make all of you want to roll down the windows and sing along with a carefree heart.

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"mustang sally," wilson pickett.

This is the kind of song that'll make you want to hit the gas pedal and let your inner wild child take the wheel, with a chorus so catchy you'll be humming it long after the ride's over.

"Boyfriend's Car," Colour Me Wednesday

With its upbeat melody and cheeky lyrics, "Boyfriend's Car" by Colour Me Wednesday will make you want to grab the car keys and hit the road with your best pals.

"Get in My Car," BRONCHO

With lyrics like "I like to go fast, I like to go far, won't you open that door? Get in my car," this catchy song by BRONCHO is a fab pick for adventure seekers and dreamers alike. You'll love its catchy beat and unique vocals.

"Road to Nowhere," Talking Heads

Lyrically, "Road to Nowhere" reflects a sense of journey and searching for meaning in life. It uses driving and the open road as a metaphor for life's uncertain and often directionless path.

From Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" to "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers, these timeless classics are quintessential driving songs for any road trip adventure.

"On the Road Again," Willie Nelson

With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, this country hit has become an anthem for travelers and adventurers, resonating with anyone who's ever felt the call of the highway and the excitement of a new journey.

"Life in the Fast Lane," Eagles

"Life in the Fast Lane" by the Eagles is a rock masterpiece known for its driving rhythm and vivid lyrics that capture the allure and perils of a fast-paced, high-octane lifestyle.

"Take Me Home, Country Roads," John Denver

Here's a beloved folk classic that evokes a sense of nostalgia and the longing for the familiar, making it an essential song for those returning to their roots.

"You're So Vain," Carly Simon

Everyone will be singing along to this sassy, upbeat song by Carly Simon. It'll help to turn those lengthy hours behind the wheel into a fun and memorable road trip experience.

"Wild World," Cat Stevens

This ballad speaks to the bittersweet farewells and reflections often encountered during a road trip, offering a great soundtrack for those moments of contemplation.

"Rich Girl," Daryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates' "Rich Girl" is a groovy, feel-good tune that infuses a sense of carefree luxury and adventure into your journey, making it perfect for the road.

"Highwayman," The Highwaymen, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash

This epic country ballad that weaves together tales of life, death, and reincarnation along the roadways, creating an emotionally resonant narrative for your travels.

"Wild Horses," The Rolling Stones

"Wild Horses" is the kind of song that'll add depth and emotion to your journey, inviting reflection and a deeper connection with the landscape, the people you're with and the places you're heading.

"The Long and Winding Road," The Beatles

Here's a classic ballad by The Beatles that'll take you through the scenic landscapes of life, reminding you that even the most twisty-turny journeys can lead to beautiful destinations.

"Riders on the Storm," The Doors

With haunting melodies and Jim Morrison's evocative vocals, this is one of the best road trip songs for cruising along rain-soaked highways, conjuring a cinematic journey into the unknown.

"Easy," Commodores

The Commodores' "Easy" is a smooth and soulful road trip anthem, providing a laid-back groove that matches the leisurely pace of a scenic drive.

"Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

This iconic road trip song is pretty much synonymous with the enduring spirit of adventure. Its memorable chorus and anthemic sound make it an uplifting and powerful addition to any road trip playlist.

"Rearviewmirror," Pearl Jam

This driving song by Pearl Jam is a great song for shaking off the past and hitting the gas on life's highway, leaving regrets in the dust. With Eddie Vedder's emotive vocals, it's the ultimate anthem for forward momentum.

"Lovely Day," Bill Withers

"Lovely Day" by Bill Withers is a classic song known for its uplifting and feel-good vibe, making it a go-to track for brightening any lengthy drive.

Characterized by catchy melodies, easy-to-remember lyrics and an irresistible urge to belt out the words, these singalong road trip songs belong on your driving music playlist.

"Dancing in the Moonlight," King Harvest

With its infectious and carefree melody, "Dancing in the Moonlight" by King Harvest is perfect for late-night drives, where passengers can't help but sing along to the feel-good lyrics.

"Like a Rolling Stone," Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" offers a timeless anthem for soul-searching road trips, with its poetic lyrics and memorable melody that invites passionate singing from all passengers.

"Hey Jude," The Beatles

A singalong standard, "Hey Jude" by The Beatles is tailor-made for group road trips, with its unforgettable "na-na-na-na" chorus that's impossible not to join in on.

"September," Earth, Wind & Fire

This high-energy, funk-infused hit that will have everyone in the car grooving and harmonizing to its infectious melodies.

"My Girl," The Temptations

A soulful gem, "My Girl" by The Temptations is an absolute must-sing during any road trip, with its heartwarming lyrics and soothing harmonies.

"You Make My Dreams Come True," Daryl Hall & John Oates

This upbeat pop classic is an instant mood-lifter, making it an ideal choice for a car full of enthusiastic passengers, ready to sing along to the fun, uplifting chorus.

"Stand by Me," Ben E. King

"Stand by Me" is a timeless ballad that brings people together with its comforting lyrics, making it a natural addition to your list of road trip songs.

"Jolene," Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's "Jolene" offers a fabulous opportunity for passengers to show off their vocal skills while engaging with this iconic country hit.

"All Star," Smash Mouth

"All Star" is an upbeat and spirited tune that encourages animated singalongs, particularly for those who grew up watching Shrek.

"Bennie and the Jets," Elton John

Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" combines a memorable melody with quirky lyrics, creating playful moments that are perfect for singing along on the road.

"Brown Eyed Girl," Van Morrison

With its feel-good lyrics and folk-rock melody, "Brown Eyed Girl" is an enduring singalong that'll bring warmth to any car ride.

"Eye of the Tiger," Survivor

This high-energy anthem is a favorite for group singalongs, especially when you need a motivational boost on the road.

"Tambourine Man," Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan's "Tambourine Man" combines poetic storytelling with a memorable melody, providing ample opportunities for passengers to harmonize and get lost in the music.

These country road trip songs are perfect companions for scenic drives, offering a soundtrack that resonates with the sights and sounds of driving out in the countryside and making your road trip one to remember.

"Wide Open Spaces," The Chicks

"Wide Open Spaces" is a country classic by The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks), with lyrics that capture the feeling of setting out on the open road, making it an anthem for wanderers.

"Fast Cars and Freedom," Rascal Flatts

Rascal Flatts' "Fast Cars and Freedom" is an up-tempo country song that embodies the spirit of a carefree road trip, complete with a driving beat and lyrics about adventure.

"Wagon Wheel," Old Crow Medicine Show

Originally penned by Bob Dylan and later reimagined by Old Crow Medicine Show, "Wagon Wheel" is a beloved folk-country song that conjures images of a scenic journey on a dusty trail.

"I've Been Everywhere," Johnny Cash

This high-energy, tongue-twisting song lists an array of places, creating a sense of vicarious travel for the listener.

"Take a Back Road," Rodney Atkins

Rodney Atkins' "Take a Back Road" is a feel-good, country-rock tune that encourages taking the scenic route and embracing life's little detours.

"Drivin' My Life Away," Eddie Rabbitt

Here's an upbeat country track that captures the nomadic spirit of road tripping, with a chorus that's hard not to sing along with.

"Amarillo by Morning," George Strait

George Strait's "Amarillo by Morning" is a classic country ballad that paints a vivid picture of the open plains and the longing for home, making it an ideal song for a cross-country journey.

"I Walk the Line," Johnny Cash

A Johnny Cash classic, "I Walk the Line" conveys devotion and steadfastness, making it a song that resonates with travelers as they embark on their journey.

"Daytona Sand," Orville Peck

"Daytona Sand" by Orville Peck is a modern country song with a nostalgic sound that evokes a sense of wanderlust and the feeling of freedom on the road.

"Here You Come Again," Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" is a timeless country hit that conveys a sense of longing and anticipation, with Dolly singing about the return of a past love.

Whether it's a drive to the beach, a cross-country journey or simply cruising with the windows down, these summer road trip songs will set the soundtrack for sun-soaked moments on the road.

"Riptide," Vance Joy

Vance Joy's "Riptide" is a folk-pop song with an infectious melody and a carefree spirit, making it a perfect accompaniment for a summer drive along the coast.

"As It Was," Harry Styles

"As It Was" by Harry Styles is a sunny and laid-back track that embodies the nostalgia of summer, ideal for a leisurely road trip.

"I Follow Rivers," Lykke Li

Here's an upbeat indie-pop song with an adventurous spirit, evoking a sense of wanderlust and exploration.

"Alaska," Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers' "Alaska" is a fusion of folk and electronic elements, creating a unique sound fit for capturing the essence of a summer adventure.

"Summertime Sadness," Lana Del Rey

This melancholic yet captivating song captures the bittersweet feelings of summer's end, making it perfect for late August or September road trips.

"Cruisin' to the Parque," Durand Jones & The Indications, Y La Bamba

"Cruisin' to the Parque" is a soulful track with a groovy, retro vibe that sets the mood for a relaxed summer road trip.

"Texas Sun," Leon Bridges, Khruangbin

"Texas Sun" is a collaboration between Leon Bridges and Khruangbin, offering a fusion of soul and funk that pays homage to the Texan landscape, making it a fantastic choice for a Lone Star State adventure.

"Old Pine," Ben Howard

Evoking nostalgia and longing for the outdoors, this song by Ben Howard is the perfect driving music — especially if you're driving into the woods for an epic camping trip with your pals.

"Postcards From Italy," Beirut

Beirut's "Postcards From Italy" is a folk-infused song with a continental flair, evoking images of sun-drenched European road trips and Mediterranean coastlines.

"Home," Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

This joyful, folk-rock anthem radiates a sense of togetherness and nostalgia, making it ideal for shared road trip memories.

"Summer of '69," Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams' "Summer of '69" is a classic rock hit that brims with nostalgia, celebrating the memories of youthful summer adventures.

"Walking on Sunshine," Katrina and the Waves

An enduring pop song, "Walking on Sunshine" exudes a carefree, upbeat energy that makes sense for a summertime joyride.

"Eternal Summer," Strokes

This indie rock track might be one of the best road trip songs ever, capturing the hazy and timeless feeling of driving in the summertime.

"All Summer Long," Kid Rock

This song is the ultimate summer soundtrack, sampling two iconic rock songs: Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" and Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London."

"Good Vibrations," The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations" is a legendary surf-rock track that radiates sunny and beachy vibes, making it synonymous with the spirit of summer.

"Island in the Sun," Weezer

This feel-good, alt rock song that embodies the dream of finding an idyllic paradise, which is totally fitting for a dreamy summer road trip.

"How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?," Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

With vintage vibes and a groovy, horn-laden melody, this soulful track by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will undoubtedly enhance your summer road trip playlist.

"Franklin's Tower," Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead's "Franklin's Tower" is a jammy and bluesy track that embodies the free-spirited atmosphere of summer music festivals and road trips.

"Sugar Man," Rodriguez

Rodriguez's "Sugar Man" is a folk-rock song with an aura of mystery and adventure, a perfect fit for a road trip seeking the unknown.

"You And Me," Penny & The Quarters

This soul ballad by Penny & The Quarters sets a romantic and nostalgic tone for a summer road trip, filled with love and longing.

"Heavy California," Jungle

Jungle's "Heavy California" is an electrifying funk and soul-infused track that exudes energy and excitement, making it a top-notch summer road trip song choice.

"Cecilia," Simon & Garfunkel

Simon & Garfunkel's "Cecilia" is a beloved folk-rock song that captures the carefree essence of youth and summertime fun.

"Me and Julio Down by the School," Paul Simon

This Paul Simon song is an upbeat tune that celebrates youthful adventures, making it a great addition to your summer road trip music list.

With funky basslines, rhythmic guitar riffs and infectious melodies, these groovy road trip songs are perfect for making those long journeys more fun.

"Back Pocket," Vulfpeck

"Back Pocket" by Vulfpeck is a funk-infused track with a catchy, danceable groove and an infectious bassline, making it a great choice for a lively road trip playlist.

"Young Hearts Run Free," Candi Staton

Candi Staton's "Young Hearts Run Free" is a classic disco song with an upbeat tempo and lyrics that'll inspire a little car seat dancing.

"Long Way Home," Durand Jones & The Indications

This soulful, groovy track will set a mellow, yet rhythmic mood for your journey.

"Oh, Loretta," Sex on Toast

"Oh, Loretta" is a fun and funky tune by Sex on Toast, with a mix of soul and pop elements, with lyrics that'll add a hint of humor to your road trip music selection.

"You're Mine," The Funk Brothers

The Funk Brothers' "You're Mine" is a smooth and soulful track that embodies the classic Motown sound and infuses a groovy atmosphere into your adventure.

"Pusherman," Curtis Mayfield

This funk and soul masterpiece, known for its gritty rhythm and lyrics, is perfect for adding a touch of grit to your selection of road trip songs.

"Give Up The Funk," Parliament

"Give Up The Funk" by Parliament is a funky anthem with an irresistible beat and memorable hooks, igniting a lively vibe during your long journey.

"Le Freak," Chic

"Le Freak" is a disco classic by Chic, known for its catchy melody and danceable groove, making it an ideal choice to keep the good vibes flowing during your road trip.

"Last Dance," Donna Summer

Donna Summer's "Last Dance" is an energetic disco hit that encourages passengers to bob their heads and sing along, setting the stage for a memorable time on the road.

"You Haven't Done Nothin'," Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder's "You Haven't Done Nothin'" is a groovy track with a social message, mixing soul and funk elements to keep the journey's energy flowing.

"1612," Vulfpeck

This funky track has a playful rhythm with killer vocals that's sure to bring a smile to the faces of your fellow road trippers.

"Down in Mexico," The Coasters

The Coasters' "Down in Mexico" is a famous rhythm and blues track with a sultry and captivating groove you'll want to play more than once on your next road trip.

Whether you're cruising through scenic landscapes, embarking on an epic adventure or seeking the perfect soundtrack name for your journey, here are a few road trip playlist names to consider before putting together your next road trip music list.

• Highway Harmonies
• Cruisin' Classics
• Sun-Kissed Highway Jams
• Road Trippin'
• For the Open Road
• Driving Fast
• Golden Hour on the Road
• Summer Road Trip
• Coastal Cruisin'
• Backroad Beats
• Open Road Remixes
• Country Roads Collection
• Sizzlin' Summer Sounds
• Road Trip Mixtape
• Sunny Drives

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Alanis Morisette — The Triple Moon Tour launches on June 9 in Phoenix. The tour will feature Joan Jett and the Blakchearts. Get tickets here and here .

Avril Lavigne — Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits Tour kicks off on May 22. All Time Low, Simple Plan, Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends will be featured on select dates. Get ticket here and here .

Billie Eilish — The Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour starts later this year. Get tickets here and here .

Billy Joel — In addition to joining Stevie Nicks for a co-headlining tour , Billy Joel has solo shows scheduled for this year. Get tickets here .

Blink-182 – Blink-182 will be heading back on tour in North America this summer. Buy tickets here .

Bruce Springsteen – After postponing 2023 dates, Bruce Springsteen resumed his tour in March. Buy tickets to see The Boss here and here .

Chris Stapleton – If you enjoyed his rousing rendition of the National Anthem at last year’s Super Bowl , you need to see the country star live . Get tickets to here .

Dave Matthews Band — The Dave Matthew Band’s tour starts today (May 22). Get tickets here and here .

The Eagles – The legendary band announced a UK residency as part of the band’s farewell tour. Get tickets to see The Eagles here .

Foo Fighters – The Foo Fighters’ Everything or Nothing Tour starts in July. Get tickets here and here .

Janet Jackson — Following the success of last year’s Together Again Tour, Janet Jackson is extending her stage run. Get tickets here .

Justin Timberlake — Justin Timberlake added additional dates to the Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Get tickets here and here .

Luke Combs – Luke Combs extended his Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour into this summer. Get tickets here and here .

Nicki Minaj — The Pink Friday 2 Tour starts launched in March. Get tickets here and here .

Megan Thee Stallion — The Hot Girl Summer Tour started on May 14. Get tickets here and here .

Missy Elliott — Busta Rhymes, Ciara and Timberland will join Missy Elliott for her first-ever, headlining tour in July. Get tickets to the Out of This World: The Missy Elliott Experience 2024 Tour here and here .

Metallica – The hotly anticipated M72 Tour from the rock legends returns to North America this summer. Get tickets here and here .

Olivia Rodrigo – The Guts tour is making its way around Europe. The tour returns to the U.S. in July. Get tickets here and here .

The Rolling Stones — The Hackney Diamonds Tour launched April 28 in Houston. Get tickets here .

Stevie Nicks – Stevie Nicks will be on the road starting in February. Get tickets to see the music icon live here .

Taylor Swift – The international leg of the Eras Tour started in Japan in February. The pop star will be back stateside later in the year. Get tickets here .

Usher — The Past, Present Future tour starts in August. Get tickets here and here .

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Coachella, Stagecoach, SXSW, Lollapalooza, Dreamville Fest, Global Citizen Festival and Austin City Limits are just some of the many festivals on the calendar this year. See a list of upcoming festivals below.

Austin City Limits Music Festival — The 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival will be held on Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13).

Bonnaroo Festival — Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fred Again, Reneé Rap, Megan Thee Stallion, Malanie Martinez, Diplo, Jason Isbell, Dominic Fike and T-Pain are some of the performers on the bill for Bonnaroo 2024. The festival will be held from June 13-16. Get tickets here and here .

Bottle Rock Festival — The Bottle Rock Festival takes place from May 24-26 in Napa, Calif. The lineup features Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, St. Vincent, Nelly, Pearl Jam, Bebe Rehxa, Ed Sheeran, Mana, Kid Laroi, Kali Uchis, Queens of the Stone Age and more. Get tickets here and here .

CMA Fest — CMA Fest returns to Nashville from June 6-9. The lineup includes Gretchen Wilson, Reyna Roberts, Ashley McBryde, Britney Spencer, Jelly Roll, BRELAND, Gavin Degraw, Chase Matthew, Carly Pierce, The War & Treaty, Lainey Willson and Keith Urban. Get tickets here and here .

Lollapalooza Festival — Tyler the Creator, Hozier, Stray Kids, The Killers, Metro Boomin, Blink-182, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex From Aug. 1-4. Get ticket here and here .

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Long sandy beaches backed with red cliffs. Freshly caught lobster, oysters and clams. Toe-tapping music at lively kitchen parties or local pubs. And plenty of outdoor adventures, from cycling to kayaking to hiking. In the Gulf of St Lawrence, on Canada’s eastern shores,  Prince Edward Island  (PEI) may be the country’s smallest province, but there’s plenty to see and do.

Besides its natural setting, PEI’s other claim to fame is a series of early 20th-century novels about a feisty red-haired girl. Lucy Maud Montgomery set the Anne of Green Gables books around her PEI hometown of Cavendish, and several island attractions can tell you more about the noted author and the beloved Canadian character she created. 

You can visit Prince Edward Island as part of an Atlantic Canada road trip – the nearly 13km-long (8-mile) Confederation Bridge connects PEI to the mainland – or come for a peaceful beach escape. Bring your bathing suit and your appetite too. PEI’s nickname is “Canada’s food island.” 

Here's all you need to know to plan your first trip to Prince Edward Island.

When should I go to Prince Edward Island?

PEI shines under the summer sun, its short peak season running from late June into September. The weather is typically warm, with temperatures hovering around 20–25ºC (70–80ºF), prime time for beach-going, hiking and picnicking. With cooler mornings and evenings, the weather stays temperate into October, as the leaves take on their autumn reds and golds. Fall brings food fests too, including the  Fall Flavours Festival and the  PEI International Shellfish Festival .  

Many island businesses are seasonal, opening in May or June and closing in September or by the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October. Prices are typically somewhat lower in the shoulder months of May, June, September and October. Expect more rain and varied temperatures in both fall and spring, although you might have mild, sunny days too, which are good for hiking, bicycling and island exploring. 

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June to November, although the worst storms have previously hit the maritime provinces in the fall. Expect snow anytime between November and April, with fierce winter winds making the temperatures feel much colder than the average ranges of -11ºC to -3ºC (11–26ºF). 

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How much time should I spend on Prince Edward Island?

If you have a long weekend, start in Charlottetown , exploring the province’s historic capital, and learn about its role as the “the birthplace of Confederation,” creating the union that would become the country of Canada. Have a drink overlooking the waterfront, then grab a bite from one of the vendors in  Founders Food Hall . Your next stop is Cavendish on the island’s north shore, where several sights tell you about the Anne of Green Gables story. Then explore the beaches of  Prince Edward Island National Park , perhaps taking a hike through the Greenwich dunes before dinner at  Dalvay by the Sea , a historic summer home turned inn. The next day, go kayaking or cycling. Dig into a traditional lobster supper, ending your trip with music in a local pub. 

To explore more of the island, plan a one-week road trip. After your time in Charlottetown, Cavendish and the national park, drive west for an Indigenous cultural experience on  Lennox Island , a Mi’kmaq community. Circle the island’s west side, sampling the spuds at the  Canadian Potato Museum , stopping for a lunchtime concert at the Stompin’ Tom Centre  and spending the night in the West Point Lighthouse . Returning to Charlottetown, stop off in the village of Victoria by the Sea for a lobster roll or freshly steamed mussels. If you have more time, continue east to Souris for a cruise on a lobster boat. 

How do I get to Prince Edward Island?

You can fly non-stop to  Charlottetown Airport (YYG) from Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa year round, and seasonally from Calgary and smaller Canadian cities. For more flight options, consider jetting into Nova Scotia’s  Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which has non-stop flights to additional Canadian, US and European cities. It’s a three-hour drive or bus trip from Halifax airport to PEI over the Confederation Bridge.  Maritime Bus can take you to Charlottetown from Halifax airport or from other destinations in Nova Scotia and neighboring New Brunswick. 

Although PEI has no train service, Canada’s national rail carrier, Via Rail , can bring you from Montreal or Quebec City to Halifax or to Moncton, New Brunswick. From there, take the bus or rent a car to continue to the island. 

How do I get around Prince Edward Island?

In compact, walkable Charlottetown, most attractions are along the waterfront or in the historic center.  T3 Transit , the island’s public transit service, runs buses to Charlottetown Airport and around the city. T3 Transit’s rural routes provide limited service between Charlottetown and other island destinations. While services are infrequent, the fares are fantastic value – only C$2 to travel anywhere on the island – if you can align your travels with the bus schedule. 

PEI is relatively flat, making it a good destination for cyclists. Following the route of a decommissioned rail line, the  Confederation Trail runs 273km (170 miles) through the island center, and you can also cycle the Island Walk, which takes you primarily on less-busy roads. 

Top things to do on Prince Edward Island

Go to the beach.

PEI has dozens of them. Some of the best stretches of sand are along the north shore in Prince Edward Island National Park, but there are sandy beaches around the island.

Dive into a novel

Learn the story of Anne of Green Gables , one of Canada’s most beloved fictional characters, and her creator Lucy Maud Montgomery at sights like  Green Gables Heritage Place or Anne of Green Gables Museum . 

Catch your dinner with a fiddling fisherman

JJ Chaisson is a lobster fisher and musician. Along with his wife Julie, he runs  The Fiddling Fisherman , taking guests out on their family fishing boat for a lobster dinner, accompanied by music from Chaisson’s fiddle. 

Learn about Indigenous culture

Take a food, music or art workshop in the First Nations community of Lennox Island. You might learn to bake bannock – a biscuit-like bread – over an open fire, get an introduction to traditional quill work, or craft your own moose-hide drum. 

Clap along at a ceilidh

Drawing on Irish, Scottish and maritime traditions, a ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) is part concert and part kitchen party, blending lively fiddle music, singing, dancing and storytelling. These musical events take place in pubs, community halls and concert venues across Prince Edward Island. 

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My favorite thing to do on Prince Edward Island

My favorite thing to do on PEI is walk, following sections of the  Island Walk , a 700km (435-mile) route around the entire isle. Modeled after Spain’s Camino de Santiago (though without a pilgrimage history), the Island Walk has 32 sections of 20–25km (12–15 miles) each, which take you along PEI’s sandy beaches and into its forests, above its red cliffs and through its small towns. You can walk for a day, a week, or more, listening to the splash of the surf, the chirps of the birds and the quiet sounds of island life. 

If you’d like help planning an extended walk, contact  Go for a Walk: Island Walk Coordination Service and  Outer Limit Sports , local outfits who can organize a walking itinerary, provide luggage transfer services and arrange accommodations. You can cycle the Island Walk, too. MacQueen’s Bike Shop  in Charlottetown rents bicycles and provides trip-planning services for cyclists.

How much money do I need for Prince Edward Island?

While PEI isn’t as pricey as major Canadian cities like Vancouver or Toronto, it’s not inexpensive either, especially during the summer high season. The island has only a few budget lodgings, with dorm beds starting at C$50 and basic doubles around C$120. Many traditional inns and B&Bs fall into the midrange, beginning around C$150 per night. If you’re watching your loonies, consider a cottage or motel room with a kitchen where you can prepare some of your own meals. 

Take public transit if you can. T3 Transit fares for adults are only C$2 a ride, whether you’re traveling within the capital or across the island, and kids ride free. Neither Uber nor Lyft currently operate on PEI, but  Kari , a local rideshare company, provides service, primarily in the Charlottetown area. Depending on the season, car rentals in Charlottetown range from C$50 to over C$100 per day. 

Some sample food and drink prices around PEI:

• Coffee: C$3–4
• Craft beer in an island taproom: C$8–10
• Pound of PEI mussels: C$14–18
• Lobster roll: C$27 and up
• Traditional lobster supper:  C$50–60 per person 

Wear the lobster bib 

Many seafood restaurants give you a bib to wear if you’ve ordered a whole lobster. Don’t be shy – tie it on to protect your clothes. Eating a lobster can be a messy business. 

Pack layers and rain gear   

While the weather is generally temperate from spring through fall, it can get breezy and cool by the shore or in the evening and it can rain at any time. Keep a light jacket or sweater in your day pack. PEI winters are cold, damp and often snowy. Not only do you need warm jackets, hats, gloves and boots, but be prepared for winter travel conditions, including snow-covered roads and high winds. 

It’s colder on the water 

If you’re heading out on a lobster boat or other cruise, remember that it’s chillier on the water, even in summer. Bring a jacket or clothes you can layer.   

“Ask an Islander” 

If you want to know more about Prince Edward Island or have a question while planning your trip, “Ask an Islander.” On the website of  Tourism PEI , the provincial tourism organization, you can post a question and a local resident will answer your query.

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Carrie Underwood Appears to Trip Leaving the Stage After Performing in Heavy Rain

Carrie Underwood proved she’ll bring her A game on-stage rain or shine.

The singer, 41, headlined the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday, June 9, alongside artists including Morgan Wallen and Old Dominion. Toward the end of her show, rain began pouring down on the crowd.

While closing out the performance, Underwood thanked her fans and waved to the audience. As she turned to exit the stage, Underwood began walking down stairs — and seemingly took a tumble, per footage obtained by TMZ .

“She fell!” a concertgoer exclaimed in the clip.

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While Underwood didn’t acknowledge the fall, she did refer to the rainy weather in her social media posts.

“We won’t let a little rain stop us! We won’t let a massive downpour stop us, either! 🎥: @jeffjohnsonimages @ccmflive #MyrtleBeach,” Underwood wrote via Instagram on Sunday alongside a clip of the soaked performance.

Legendary stuff. @carrieunderwood @CCMFLive pic.twitter.com/A0aGoqIQXQ — Lark (@plarkin88) June 10, 2024

In another upload , Underwood added, “Well, last night sure was fun! And though the ending was quite unexpected, it made for a night we’ll never forget! 🌧️💧☔️ Thanks for being awesome, #MyrtleBeach !!! @ccmflive 📸: @jeffjohnsonimages.”

Underwood’s performance on Sunday comes amid her stint in Sin City , performing Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency.

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“From a production standpoint, we can do something that we can’t necessarily do when we’re packing up all our gear and going from place to place,” Underwood told Rolling Stone in October 2022. “From a switching-things-up perspective, when you’re on the road, you’re in different towns, and all the people in the audience are from that general area of the world.”

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She continued, “What I love about Vegas is you’re in one place, but everybody is from everywhere. It’s a mishmash of people from all over the place. It’s cool to look out at the audience and think about that.”

Following her first round of shows in Vegas, Underwood announced the addition of more shows through October.

“To quote the song, Christmas is my ‘Favorite Time of Year,’ so it’s a lot of fun to get to perform some of my favorite holiday songs during our December shows — some of them for the first time live,” Underwood said in a December 2023 press release. “I’m thrilled to be announcing six more shows in October 2024, and can’t wait to be back on the Resorts World Theatre stage next year.”

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American Idol's Will Moseley Has Fishing Trip Planned With Luke Bryan

Season 22 runner-up Will Moseley has nothing but love for the American Idol judges.

"Everyone always wants to know, ‘Who was the coolest judge? Who was this? Who was that?' They're all so great in their own unique way," Moseley, 23, exclusively told Us Weekly at CMA Fest on Saturday, June 8. "Me and Luke [Bryan] have a fishing trip planned out that we haven't cashed in on yet."

Moseley noted that Lionel Richie was "super cool," adding, "He made sure that I knew that if I ever needed anything, he was a phone call away. If there was any advice or anything in general, that he would be there."

Katy Perry "was the same way," according to Moseley. Even with Perry's career ramping up after her exit from the reality singing competition, Moseley planned to keep in touch with her.

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"She's going on tour. She's gonna start playing more shows," he said. "And I said, ‘Katy, I would love to come to one of your shows.' And she said, ‘Anytime you see that we're gonna be close by, let us know. We'll get you in.'"

Moseley said he's looking forward to future endeavors with the judges. "Each one of them had their own thing, and they're so supportive in their own unique ways," he said. "And I'm excited to see kind of how we work with all three of them in the future."

While on American Idol, he had the opportunity to meet Jelly Roll - and Moseley is still starstruck from the pinch-me moment.

"On the show when I first met Jelly Roll, when I told him who I was, he was like, ‘Oh man, I've heard your name,'" he said. "And that to me was huge. I was like, ‘Nah, man, you don't have to lie to me.' And he's like, ‘No, I'm serious. Like, I've heard your name.'"

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He continued, "That was a super cool moment to just think that someone as big as Jelly Roll had already been introduced to what I had going on."

While interacting with stars has been a plus, Moseley added that he's been enjoying meeting his fans, too.

"People pick me out of crowds," he said. "It's been a really cool experience just to get people recognizing me and all of the attention that comes with that. And it's been so cool to just get to meet all of these people who have voted all this time."

Moseley noted that there would be 15-20 million votes sent in, which he associated with "a wave of people." But to "shake the hands of each one of those people who were like, ‘Hey, every week I sent in my 30 votes for you,'" meant "so much" to him.

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Back home in Georgia, Moseley said the people he's been sitting next to at restaurants his "whole life" are now wanting autographs, pictures and asking about his upcoming plans.

"It's the people I grew up around and spent my whole life with, and now they look at me as [if] I'm something special," he said. "It's cool and it's a little bit weird at the same time. I'm like, ‘Look, I'm still Will, I'm the same guy you've known this whole time.'"

Following his stint on American Idol , Moseley opened up for Zac Brown Band - and he's ready to keep the good vibes going.

"I wanna keep releasing music and just keep the ball rolling," he said.

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Carrie underwood falls off stage on tail end of south carolina concert, carrie underwood falls off stage at s.c. concert ... after rain-filled finale.

Carrie Underwood capped off her concert this weekend by belting out tunes in the rain -- but there was an even more dramatic finish as she was exiting the stage ... 'cause she fell.

The singer was the headlining performance Sunday night at the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach -- where she put on one helluva show that ended up getting highlighted by the fact there was a downpour that seemed to come out of nowhere toward the end.

As much of a spectacle as that was ... there was something else that caught fans' attention as Carrie was making her way offstage -- and that would be her going down, seemingly hard. Even crazier is the fact that it was caught on video ... and we got a hold of the footage.

Check it out ... it's a bit of a subtle moment, but if you look closely, you'll see Carrie take a bit of a tumble -- or at the very least, an awkward stumble -- as she starts to descend some stairs toward the back end of the stage.

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In a flash, it almost looks like Carrie drops through a hole back there ... either way, her disappearance off the stage doesn't look all that natural -- and something clearly went wrong.

You can even hear people in the crowd scream out that she fell ... so folks certainly noticed.

Now, it appears Carrie addressed the fall -- she posted some photos from her gig this weekend ... and touched on something going awry at the end ... although it's a little cryptic.

She writes, "Well, last night sure was fun! And though the ending was quite unexpected, it made for a night we’ll never forget!" CU attached some emojis touching on rain and weather -- but it's possible she might be quietly referring to the fall at the end.

Either way, she seems to be okay -- which is all that matters. We've reached out to her rep for clarification ... so far, no word back.

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