Many people on the internet may hear around this time of year about what the “song of the summer” is. This is usually determined by what song is the most popular at the time, what has people most excited for the summer months, or what song stays popular throughout the summer. There are many songs right now that can be heard frequently on the radio or in online videos, but do they have “song of the summer potential”?
Here are some popular songs (new and old) that have summer hit potential.
- Choosin’ Texas – Ella Langley: The song has spent 30 weeks on the “Billboard Hot 100” in the following days of its October 2025 release. It has remained a #1 hit on the chart for 10 weeks. The song is an upbeat country song with twang that even non-country lovers have been seen to enjoy.
- Be Her – Ella Langley: The song has been on the “Billboard Hot 100” for 13 weeks since its single release on February 13, 2026. It has stayed at the #2 spot for 2 weeks now. The song is a country song with a vulnerable tone about comparison and self-reflection.
- I Just Might – Bruno Mars: Stayed at #1 on “Hot 100” for 3 weeks after releasing in January and now stands at #4 on the charts. The song is a catchy pop song with retro energy.
- Drop Dead – Olivia Rodrigo: The song reached #1 on the charts in its first week of being released in April with 27.9 million streams accumulated. The song now stands at #7. The song is a turnaround from her signature of breakup anthems, instead it accurately portrays a new crush and the nervousness it brings.
- So Easy (To Fall In Love) – Olivia Dean: The song still remains popular even after almost 9 months of its September release. The song has climbed its way up to #5 as of this month on the charts since it debuted at #98 in October. The song has a warm jazz-pop feel and has a vintage soul feel.
Summer’s coming soon so make sure to take your pick. Out of these tracks, which one are you adding to your summer playlist first?
