Road Trip Music
Being on the road -- whether for a family holiday or a long commute -- requires a certain kind of soundtrack. Songs about freedom and yearning, especially if they're easy to sing along to, make perfect highway partners. Check out these tunes for some road-friendly picks.
The Fresh Beat Band: Music from the Hit TV Show (AGE 3)
Preschool music will make the whole family get up and dance.
By The Fresh Beat Band (2012)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Soundtrack (AGE 6)
Third movie soundtrack is mostly danceable family fun.
By Various Artists (2012)
Brave Soundtrack (AGE 7)
Fun, upbeat soundtrack to inspiring Pixar flick.
By Various Artists (2012)
Let It Shine Soundtrack (AGE 7)
Disney soundtrack offers inspiring rap, hip-hop, and gospel.
By Various Artists (2012)
"Windows Down" (CD Single) (AGE 7)
Boy band releases clean track that evokes happy summer days.
By Big Time Rush (2012)
"One Thing" (CD Single) (AGE 8)
Sweet boy-band tune about young love will make tweens swoon.
By One Direction (2012)
iCarly: iSoundtrack II: Music from and Inspired by the Hit TV Show
(AGE 10)
Slightly edgier than last soundtrack; OK for older tweens.
By Miranda Cosgrove, Various Artists (2012)
"Call Me Maybe" (CD Single) (AGE 10)
Canadian newcomer's breakout song is catchy and clean.
By Carly Rae Jepsen (2012)
"(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" (CD Single) (AGE 10)
Self-esteem reigns supreme in clean, uplifting pop single.
By Kelly Clarkson (2012)
"Good Feeling" (CD Single) (AGE 11)
Uplifting rap track about staying positive, reaching goals.
By Flo Rida (2011)
"Glad You Came" (CD Single) (AGE 12)
Breezy pop tune mentions partying but is OK for older tweens
By The Wanted (2012)
Being on the road -- whether for a family holiday or a long commute -- requires a certain kind of soundtrack. Songs about freedom and yearning, especially if they're easy to sing along to, make perfect highway partners. Check out these tunes for some road-friendly picks.
The Fresh Beat Band: Music from the Hit TV Show (AGE 3)
Preschool music will make the whole family get up and dance.
By The Fresh Beat Band (2012)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Soundtrack (AGE 6)
Third movie soundtrack is mostly danceable family fun.
By Various Artists (2012)
Brave Soundtrack (AGE 7)
Fun, upbeat soundtrack to inspiring Pixar flick.
By Various Artists (2012)
Let It Shine Soundtrack (AGE 7)
Disney soundtrack offers inspiring rap, hip-hop, and gospel.
By Various Artists (2012)
"Windows Down" (CD Single) (AGE 7)
Boy band releases clean track that evokes happy summer days.
By Big Time Rush (2012)
"One Thing" (CD Single) (AGE 8)
Sweet boy-band tune about young love will make tweens swoon.
By One Direction (2012)
iCarly: iSoundtrack II: Music from and Inspired by the Hit TV Show
(AGE 10)
Slightly edgier than last soundtrack; OK for older tweens.
By Miranda Cosgrove, Various Artists (2012)
"Call Me Maybe" (CD Single) (AGE 10)
Canadian newcomer's breakout song is catchy and clean.
By Carly Rae Jepsen (2012)
"(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" (CD Single) (AGE 10)
Self-esteem reigns supreme in clean, uplifting pop single.
By Kelly Clarkson (2012)
"Good Feeling" (CD Single) (AGE 11)
Uplifting rap track about staying positive, reaching goals.
By Flo Rida (2011)
"Glad You Came" (CD Single) (AGE 12)
Breezy pop tune mentions partying but is OK for older tweens
By The Wanted (2012)
