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As preparation for the Fourth of July is in full swing and patriots across the country are shopping for hot dogs, hamburgers and fireworks, the nation is beaming with pride.

Whether you are hosting a party this 4th or heading to the beach for a day in the sun, you need a themed playlist to help you get in the spirit of the day. 

Your playlist should have a good balance of patriotic anthems like "God Bless the USA" and "The Stars and Stripes Forever," as well as dance hits such as "Party in the U.S.A." and "Firework" that prove fitting for the day.

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You're sure to be filled with patriotism by listening to these patriotic hits. (iStock)

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Here are 50 songs to get you started with your Fourth of July playlist that are sure to fill you and your guests with pride and patriotism. 

1. "God Bless the USA," Lee Greenwood

2. "Only in America," Brooks & Dunn

3. "Red White & Blue," Lynyrd Skynyrd

4. "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Cowboys," Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson

5. "Take Me Home, Country Roads," John Denver

6. "Living in America," James Brown

7. "Party in the U.S.A.," Miley Cyrus

8. "The Stars and Stripes Forever," John Philip Sousa

9. "American Saturday Night," Brad Paisley

10. "America," Simon & Garfunkel

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11. "America the Beautiful," Ray Charles

12. "The Star-Spangled Banner," Whitney Houston

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Patriotic songs, including some featured on this playlist, are often played alongside firework shows on and leading up to the Fourth of July. (iStock)

13. "Ragged Old Flag," Johnny Cash

14. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue," Toby Keith

15. "Made In America," Toby Keith

16. "American Soldier," Toby Keith

17. "American Ride," Toby Keith

18. "Beer For My Horses," Toby Keith

19. "Firework," Katy Perry

20. "The Rising," Bruce Springsteen

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21. "Glory Days," Bruce Springsteen

22. "American Land," Bruce Springsteen

23. "Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly," Aaron Tippin

24. "Fly Over States," Jason Aldean

25. "America Will Always Stand," Randy Travis

26. "This Land is Your Land," Sam Hunt

27. "American Girl," Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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Whether you're hosting a party for the 4th or heading out for the day to the beach or another destination, you can get in the spirit of the day with these songs. (iStock)

28. "American Kids," Kenny Chesney

29. "All-American Girl," Carrie Underwood

30. "Fast Cars and Freedom," Rascal Flatts

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31. "Independence Day," Martina McBride

32. "I Love My Country," Florida Georgia Line

33. "Travelin' Soldier," The Dixie Chicks

34. "If You're Reading This," Tim McGraw

35. "Small Town USA," Justin Moore

36. "The Ones That Didn't Make It Back Home," Justin Moore

37. "Where I Come From," Montgomery Gentry

38. "Something To Be Proud Of," Montgomery Gentry

39. "Dixieland Delight," Alabama

40. "Song of the South," Alabama

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41. "Mr. Red, White and Blue," Coffey Anderson

42. "God's Country," Blake Shelton

43. "R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)," John Mellencamp 

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A great Fourth of July playlist includes upbeat songs as well as classic ballads. (iStock)

44. "Jack & Diane," John Mellencamp 

45. "It's America," Rodney Atkins 

46. "Southern Nights," Glen Campbell 

47. "It's A Great Day To Be Alive," Travis Tritt 

48. "Chicken Fried," Zac Brown Band

49. "On the 4th of July," James Taylor

50. "USA," Fillmore, Pitbull

51. "Semper Fi," Trace Adkins

52. "Some Gave All," Billy Ray Cyrus

53. "If I Don't Make It Back," Tracy Lawrence

54. "Happy Birthday America," Toby Keith

55. "Heaven Was Needing A Hero," Jo De Messina

56. "Sweet Home Alabama," Lynyrd Skynyrd

57. "We Didn't Start the Fire," Billy Joel

58. "Copperhead Road," Steve Earle

59. "John Deere Green," Joe Diffie

60. "Firecracker," Josh Turner

61. "Kick the Dust Up," Luke Bryan

62. "Where were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," Alan Jackson

63. "For You," Keith Urban

64. "Home," Dierks Bentley

65. "I'm Already There," Lonestar

66. "I Hold On," Dierks Bentley

67. "Arlington," Trace Adkins

68. "America Will Survive," Hank Williams Jr.

69. "Have You Forgotten," Darryl Worley

70. "You Should Be Here," Cole Swindell