Why is mainstream summer music about bikinis and crazy parties? It’s like the weather changes and suddenly the radio is a bit more “party culture” than normal. That is, unless, of course, you tune in to the Christian stations.

Here is a playlist you can listen to all summer long that is uplifting, encouraging, and will help you grow spiritually—and none of the lyrics will make you feel like you need to go to Confession!

You can play them for your road trip, summer family reunion at the pool, or while cleaning out the garage. There’s a mix of Christian and Catholic-Christian artists, and many are collaborative. Some are songs to really rock out to while others are more of a lazy river pace; there are songs in other languages and songs that are bluegrass or jazzy. All deliver the feel of a warm summer day with the joy and peace of centering your life on Christ.

This list includes some great Catholic artists you can find on our updated list (https://catholic-link.org/11-catholic-musicians-so-good-youll-want-to-listen-to-them-even-when-youre-not-at-church/ ) of Catholic musicians.

30 Songs A Catholic Needs On Their Summer Playlist

1.        For KING & COUNTRY’s “joy.”

2.        CAIN’s “I’m So Blessed”

3.        Ellie Holcomb (featuring Bear Rineheart)’s “Sweet Ever After”

4.        Anchor Hymns, Jasmine Mullen, Dwan Hill, Antoine Bradford, and Sarah Kroger’s “Sing, Sing, Sing”

5.        Matt Mahr (featuring Mia Fieldes and Chris Brown)’s “In the Room”

6.        Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s “Fields of Gold”

7.        Aly Aleigha’s “Waltz of the Traitor”

8.        Ben Walther, Frank Jansen, Greg Walton, Ken Canedo, Pedro Rubalcava, Robert Feduccia, Sarah Kroger, Ted Miles, and ValLimar Jansen’s “Akwaaba! Welcome!”

9.        Cochron & Co.’s “Church (Take Me Back)”

10.   Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s “Feels Like Home”

11.   Anne Wilson’s “Sunday Sermons”

12.   Paul J Kim and Jenny Pixler’s “Searching”

13.   Chris Tomlin (featuring Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line)’s “Thank You Lord”

14.   Luke Spehar’s “America and Me”

15.   The Hillbilly Thomists’ “Holy Ghost Power”

16.   Katy Nichole’s “Jesus, Thank You”

17.   Lauren Daigle’s “Thank God, I Do”

18.   Crowder’s “Grave Robber”

19.   Taylor Tripodi’s “Live Wide Open”

20.   Brother Isaiah (Featuring J.J. Wright and friends)’s “Blindman”

21.   Tori Harris’s “Hearts Once Stone”

22.   Tauren Wells and Elevation Worship’s “Joy in the Morning”

23.   Athenas, Dana Catherine, and Via Cantus’s “Ama A Tu Senor”

24.   Seph Schlueter and Matt Mahr’s “Counting My Blessings”

25.   CAIN’s “Yes He Can”

26.   Damascus Worship and Christian Quilon’s “Death Into Life”

27.   Ike Ndolo’s “Wade in the Water”

28.   PJ Anderson’s “Rise”

29.   The Thirsting’s “Running”

30.   Ben Walther’s “Ablaze”

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