Out here on PA Route 6, we’re used to taking the scenic route. Rolling hills, charming small towns, and more history than you can pack into a podcast. But recently, we took a little detour into music.
Together with our friends along the Lincoln Highway and the PA National Road, we hit play on something new: the Ultimate Road Trip Playlist Challenge. Three iconic roads. One big idea: create playlists that capture the spirit of our routes, the sound of the places we love, the pulse of the communities we serve, and the soul of the open road.
We asked for your help and wow, did you deliver! With songs that spoke of place, pride, and the perfect road trip, your voices built something special. And while we’re not usually ones to brag… we’ve got to say it:
PA Route 6 took the top spot!
(We’re blushing under our road signs!) But the truth is, this wasn’t just about winning. It was about coming together with three historic corridors, countless communities, and one shared love for our great state. Because here’s the thing: roads connect towns. But music? Music connects people.
Each playlist became its own journey. Folk tunes that echo in mountain hollows. Rock anthems that belong at full volume. Bluegrass with roots deeper than our valleys. Local legends and timeless tracks, all woven together to tell a story that’s bigger than any one route.
This challenge may be over, but the spirit behind it is just getting started. We’ll keep building more playlists. More moments to celebrate the places that shape us. Because that’s what we do here on Route 6, we keep moving forward, and we always make room for good music.
So whether you’re chasing sunsets in the Great Lakes Region, discovering roadside charm in the Poconos, or just pulling over for a panoramic picture in the Endless Mountains — crank up the volume. Let our playlist ride shotgun.
The playlists are still live.
Keep listening. Keep exploring. And let the soundtrack of Pennsylvania stay with you, wherever you go.
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