Wyoming Road Trip Playlist
Hours driving across vast plains must be accompanied by some seriously engaging tunes and this annual playlist offers summer road trippers the best soundtrack for their Wyoming adventures.
The Wyoming Road Trip Playlist is an annual Spotify release curated by the Wyoming Arts Council in partnership with Wyoming Humanities. Each summer, the playlist features music and podcasts by Wyoming-based artists, offering an engaging soundtrack for travelers exploring the state’s scenic byways, state parks, cultural landmarks, and historic sites.
Distributed across top tourism destinations, including visitor centers, museums, and festivals, the playlist showcases the diversity and creativity of Wyoming’s independent music scene.
Why It Matters
This playlist connects artists with new audiences while deepening public appreciation for Wyoming’s creative culture. By spotlighting independent musicians and podcasters, it builds recognition for local talent and enhances tourism through the power of place-based storytelling.
Part of the Wyoming Independent Music Initiative (WIMI)
The Wyoming Road Trip Playlist is a key component of the Wyoming Independent Music Initiative (WIMI), which supports artist development and promotes a thriving music industry across the state.
2026 Wyoming Road Trip Playlist
The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming Humanities are proud to present the 2026 Wyoming Road Trip Playlist, an annual Spotify playlist featuring music and podcasts created by Wyoming artists and storytellers.
Curated as part of the Wyoming Independent Music Initiative (WIMI), the playlist highlights independent musicians and podcasters from communities across the state while celebrating the landscapes, stories, and creative voices that define Wyoming.
The playlist is promoted statewide through Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites, visitor centers, museums, festivals, and tourism partners.
Listen Now
Listen now on Spotify by searching “2026 Wyoming Road Trip Playlist” or visiting bit.ly/2026WRTP.
Featured Artists & Tracks
The 2026 playlist includes original music by Wyoming artists across multiple genres:
- Songs featured on the 2026 playlist include:
- Jiwon Han – Trois Mouvements de Petrouchka: I. Danse Russe
- Phryne – Tiger Orange
- Ty Warner – This is Not Goodbye (feat. Olivia Frances)
- Jordan Smith – Dark Horses
- The Boom & The Bust – Ryegrass Riders
- Buffalo Bill Boycott – My Sweet Wyoming Home
- Puddle Jumping – Ancient Truth Inside The Bible
- Livvy Wilson – Stupid Or Psycho
- Kalyn Beasley – Hell On Women & Horses
- Dave Munsick: Songteller – Trophy Buckle
- De Gringos y Gremmies – Shovelhead’s Revenge
- Peter Blomberg – Capture the Sun
- Judd Grossman – She Likes Being A Girl
- Ben Musser – The Way
- Jamie Hansen – 1 2 Many
- J Shogren (Shanghai’d) – Because Promises (NOISEfolk)
- Bob Lefevre & The Already Gone – Bitter Days
- Box of Rocks – Kitchen Blues
- Box Elder – Post College Days
Featured Podcasts
- Wyoming’s Wind River Country: Yellowstone’s Unique Neighbor — Exploring the Continental Divide Trail at South Pass City. Hosted by Helen Wilson
- HumaNature Podcast — Hike Your Own Hike. Hosted by Megan Feighery
- Out There — Closing the Gender Gap. Hosted by Willow Belden
- The Modern West — The American Spirit. Hosted by Melodie Edwards
2026 Guest Curators
Margot Chobanian
Margot Chobanian is a longtime public radio host and music curator at The Colorado Sound, where she hosts a weekday on-air program and produces Music 101, a show exploring music history and context. Her work centers on discovering new music, supporting regional artists, and fostering meaningful connections between listeners and sound.
With more than 20 years of experience in radio—including commercial and independent broadcasting—Margot brings a deep passion for music discovery and community engagement to her role. She is especially committed to elevating music scenes throughout Colorado and neighboring states, including Wyoming. Margot lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, and also serves on the board of NoCo Humane.
Hannah Rentsch
Hannah Rentsch is a development associate at Humanities Nebraska, where she supports programs that connect people through storytelling, history, and culture. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has lived in Nebraska for the past eight years.
Music and podcasts have long been meaningful companions for Hannah, offering both connection and insight during moments of joy, curiosity, and change. She values how audio storytelling brings people together across perspectives and believes music and podcasts play an essential role in exploring ideas, community, and shared experience.
2026 Submission Details
Timeline: This call will open Monday, December 8, 2025 and close Monday, January 26, 2026.
How to Apply: Submit through the Wyoming Arts Council’s Submittable page
The Wyoming Road Trip Playlist is an annual opportunity for Wyoming-based musicians and podcasters to share their work with new audiences across the state. The Wyoming Arts Council, in partnership with Wyoming Humanities, curates this playlist each summer to showcase original music and compelling podcast content by independent Wyoming creatives.
Submissions may include:
- Original songs by independent Wyoming musicians (all genres welcome)
- Story-driven podcast episodes suitable for travel listening
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must be Wyoming residents
- Submissions must include a direct Spotify link
- Each applicant may submit up to two entries (music, podcast, or one of each)