Interstate 40 is a major transcontinental highway, stretching 2,556.61 miles from Barstow, California, to Wilmington, North Carolina. Established by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, it traverses eight states, including Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Much of its western portion parallels the historic U.S. Route 66. The segment of I-40 between Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, is even known as the "Music Highway" due to the region's significant contributions to American popular music.
This iconic roadway has inspired numerous artists, capturing the essence of journeys, longing, and life on the road. Our collection features ten songs that reference I-40, including "TN" by Morgan Wallen and "She’s Turning 50 Today" by Reba McEntire, each offering a unique perspective on this storied American highway.
The highway as RoadyGoat maps it; pins mark songs placed along it.