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The hit neo-Western drama Yellowstone is full of complex storylines, intriguing characters, and plenty of action. The series also features some of the biggest hits in country music making for a soundtrack you will want to listen to on repeat.
Not only has Yellowstone impressed fans with its storylines but also its quality of music. The series has featured top artists such as Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, and Shane Smith and the Saints.
Show Creator Taylor Sheridan and Yellowstone music supervisor Andrea von Foerster worked together to create a stellar Yellowstone soundtrack.
Here are some of the best songs from Yellowstone that you will want to add to your playlist.
1. “Sunrise” by Ryan Bingham
“Sunrise” by Ryan Bingham was featured in season 1 episode 4 “The Long Black Train.” The song premiered in Bingham’s 2007 first major label debut album Mescalito.
In addition to being a country music star, Bingham also plays Walker on Yellowstone. Bingham has released seven albums and won numerous awards for his work. The country music star draws roots from Americana and rock.
2. “Me and the Whiskey” by Whitey Morgan and the 78’s
Season 1 episode 9 featured “Me and the Whiskey” by Whitey Morgan and the 78’s. The song was released on the band’s 2015 album Sonic Ranch.
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s is an American honky tonk country band located in Flint, Michigan. Founded in 2005, the band is known for its unique take on the country genre. As a lesser-known band, it was a big deal for them to be featured on Yellowstone.
3. “Stone” by Whiskey Myers
Season 1 episode four “The Long Black Train” was a good episode for music, as it also featured the song “Stone,” one of Whiskey Myers’ biggest hits. The hit song was released on the band’s 2016 album “Mud.”
In 2018, Whiskey Myers’ career took off after several of their songs were featured in season 1 of Yellowstone. The American Southern rock/country band even had a cameo in the fourth episode of the first season.
4. “Broken Window Serenade” by Whiskey Myers
Another favorite by Whiskey Myers, “Broken Window Serenade” was featured in season 1 episode 8 “The Unravelling: Pt. 1.” The song premiered on the band’s 2011 album Firewater.
“Broken Window Serenade” remains one of Whiskey Myers’ most popular hits. The band owes a large part of the success of the song to their appearances in Yellowstone.
5. “Lady May” by Tyler Childers
In season 3 episode 2, “Freight Trains and Monsters,” fans of Yellowstone heard Tyler Childers’ song “Lady May.” The song was released on his breakthrough 2017 album Purgatory.
Tyler Childers brings a mix of neotraditional country, bluegrass, and folk to his music. To date, Childers has released five studio albums as well as a number of EPs and singles. He took home the Emerging Artist of the Year in 2018 at the Americana Music Honors & Awards.
6. “Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” by Chris Stapleton
“Daddy Doesn’t Pray Anymore” by Chris Stapleton can be heard in season 2 episode 10 “Sins of the Father.” The song came out on the 2015 album Traveller.
Chris Stapleton has grown to become one of the biggest names in country music. He has won numerous awards including eight Grammy Awards, ten Academy of Country Music Awards, fourteen Country Music Association Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards. In addition to his talent as a singer, Stapleton has also written and co-written over 170 songs.
7. “Long White Line” by Sturgill Simpson
“Long White Line” by Sturgill Simpson was featured in season 3 episode 5 “Cowboys and Dreamers.” The song was released on the album Metamodern Sounds in Country Music.
As a solo country artist, Simpson has released seven albums. His music, often compared to outlaw country, has earned him multiple awards including the 2014 Emerging Artist of the Year and the 2015 Artist of the Year and Song of the Year at the Americana Music Awards.
8. “Condemned” by Zach Bryan
“Condemned” by Zach Bryan was featured in season 3 episode 2 “Freight Trains and Monsters.” Bryan released the hit song on his 2018 debut album DeAnn.
Zach Bryan has become quite a popular artist in Yellowstone. His career continues to take off, as he has been featured eight times so far on the hit Western drama series
9. “Ain’t Much Left of Me” by Blackberry Smoke
“Ain’t Much Left of Me” by Blackberry Smoke can be heard in season 2 episode 1 “A Thundering.” The song was released on the 2012 album The Whippoorwill.
Formed in 2000, Blackberry Smoke is the first independently-released artist in modern history to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album charts. To date, the Southern country rock band has released seven studio albums, two live albums, and five extended plays.
10. “Long Hot Summer Day” by Turnpike Troubadours
Another great song from season 2 episode 1 “A Thundering” is “Long Hot Summer Day” by Turnpike Troubadours. The song was on the 2010 album Diamonds & Gasoline.
A lesser-known band compared to other artists on this list, Turnpike Troubadours gained traction from their song being featured in Yellowstone. So far, the band has released five studio albums since forming in 2005.
11. “Cover Me Up” Jason Isbell
“Cover Me Up” Jason Isbell was featured in season 4 episode 8 “No Kindness for the Coward.” The song was released on the 2013 album Southeastern.
Isbell has released multiple albums in his career with Southeastern earning a clean sweep of the 2014 Americana Music Awards. He has earned multiple awards for his work that draws inspiration from soul-influenced rock and roll and country music.
12. “Sleeping on the Blacktop” by Colter Wall
“Sleeping on the Blacktop” by Colter Wall was featured in season 4 episode 3 “All I See Is You.” The song was released on Wall’s 2015 album Imaginary Appalachia.
Wall’s music draws influence from country, folk, and Western styles. He is known for his deep, gruff voice and narrative songwriting.
13. “Small Town Girl” by Lainey Wilson
“Small Town Girl,” heard in season 3 episode 4 “The World Is Purple,” is one of the many Lainey Wilson songs to be featured in Yellowstone. Wilson released the hit song on her 2021 album Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’.
In the last couple of years, Wilson’s career has skyrocketed, leading her to become one of the most successful country artists of the present. She has won numerous awards including six Academy of Country Music Awards. Wilson even has a role in season 5 of Yellowstone as musician Abby.
14. “Dance the Night Away” by Shane Smith and the Saints
“Dance the Night Away” by Shane Smith and the Saints was featured in season 5 episode 1 “One Hundred Years Is Nothing.” The song was released on the 2013 album Coast.
To date, Shane Smith and the Saints have three albums: Hail Mary, Geronimo, and Coast. After having their music featured in seasons 3 and 4 of Yellowstone, the band appeared in the season 5 premiere performing at John Dutton’s governor’s ball.
15. “Watermelon Moonshine” by Lainey Wilson
Another hit by Lainey Wilson, “Watermelon Moonshine” was featured in season 5 episode 6 “Cigarettes, Whiskey, A Meadow and You.” The song was released on Wilson’s 2022 album Bell Bottom Country.
Though the song has been out for less than a year, it has already become one of Wilson’s biggest hits. Describing reckless young love, “Watermelon Moonshine” has been compared to Deana Carter’s 1996 signature hit “Strawberry Wine.”
16. “Ain’t Gonna Drown” by Elle King
“Ain’t Gonna Drown” by Elle King was featured in season 3 episode 10 “The World Is Purple.” The song was released on the 2015 album Love Stuff.
Elle King is an actress, singer, and songwriter known for drawing influence from country, rock, and blues. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Rob Schneider but chooses to go by her mother’s maiden name to distinguish herself from her father’s career. King has produced multiple hits in her singing career.
17. “Flying Or Crying” by Zach Bryan
“Flying Or Crying” by Zach Bryan was featured in season 4 episode 5 “Under a Red Blanket.” The song was released in 2019 on Bryan’s debut album “DeAnn.”
Bryan has two other studio albums, Elisabeth and American Heartbreak. Bryan’s album American Heartbreak debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200. The country singer-songwriter’s music has steadily been growing in popularity, earning Bryan a nomination for New Male Artist of the Year at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards.
18. “All I See Is You” by Shane Smith and the Saints
“All I See Is You” by Shane Smith and the Saints was featured in season 4 episode 3 “All I See is You.” The song was released on the album Geronimo in 2015.
“All I See Is You” is Shane Smith and the Saints’ most popular song on Spotify with over 32 million plays. Yellowstone gave the song a huge boost, as many people found the band through the series.
19. “The Other Side” by Ryan Bingham
“The Other Side” by Ryan Bingham was featured in season 4 episode 2 “Phantom Pain.” Bingham released the song on his 2007 album Mescalito.
BIngham’s music has played a large role throughout Yellowstone. As an award-winning artist, he has seen continued growth in his music career thanks to his role in the Western drama series.
20. “Hallelujah” by Ryan Bingham
“Hallelujah” by Ryan Bingham was featured in season 4 episode 9 “No Such Thing as Fair.” The song was released in Bingham’s 2010 album Junky Star.
In the episode, Walker sang the song to Beth after she requests to hear a sad song. The song does the trick as Beth sheds tears in the emotional scene.