Barack Obama Summer Playlist: Drake's 'Ran to Atlanta' Off 'ICEMAN' Makes the Cut and More
Obama’s annual playlist blends classic and current artists while opening with a tribute to Glen Hansard, whose song leads the list.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, former President Barack Obama released his annual summer playlist featuring 46 songs that blend contemporary hits with enduring classics shared with former first lady Michelle Obama.
- The playlist begins with "Song of Good Hope" by Glen Hansard, whom Obama honored after the musician died Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in Dublin.
- Spanning decades and genres, the collection pairs legends like The Beatles and David Bowie with modern artists including Noah Kahan, Doechii, and SZA, while musician Sheryl Crow expressed gratitude for her inclusion.
- Alongside the music, Obama shared his summer reading list on Wednesday, which includes Maine author Elizabeth Strout's 2026 novel "The Things We Never Say," inviting public recommendations.
- Maintaining a tradition since leaving the White House, Obama continues using these annual lists to spotlight both established stars and emerging artists while engaging followers to share recommendations.
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Barack Obama’s 2026 Summer Playlist Features Drake, Raye, Zara Larsson and Tribute to Glen Hansard - FINCHANNEL
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has released his annual summer playlist, offering a mix of global pop, hip-hop, soul, rock and timeless classics that reflect his long-running tradition of sharing the music shaping his summer. The 2026 playlist, posted on Instagram, opens with a personal tribute to Irish musician Glen Hansard, whose song “Song of Good Hope” Obama selected as the first track. Hansard died earlier this week in a motorcycle accid…
The Strokes, Noah Kahan, Coldplay featured on Barack Obama’s summer playlist - Regional Media News
Former President Barack Obama has unveiled the 2026 edition of his annual summer playlist. Among the included songs are The Strokes' "Going Shopping," Noah Kahan's "Doors," Coldplay's "Charlie Brown," Mumford & Sons' Hozier collaboration "Rubber Band Man" and Temper City's "Self Aware," which is currently the #1 single on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. The playlist begins with the track "Song of Good Hope" by Glen Hansard, who died Wed…
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