The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming Humanities are seeking tracks and podcasts from Wyoming-based musicians and podcasters for the 2026 Wyoming Road Trip Playlist. 

The application deadline is Jan. 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Submissions must include direct Spotify links. Each applicant may submit up to two entries in either category.

Hosted on Spotify, the Wyoming Road Trip Playlist offers a curated soundtrack for travelers exploring the state’s scenic byways, parks, cultural sites, and historic landmarks. Distributed at visitor centers, museums, State Parks, and summer festivals, the playlist helps introduce Wyoming-based musicians and podcasters to thousands of residents and tourists each year. The project blends music, storytelling, and place-based inspiration, showcasing the depth and diversity of Wyoming’s independent creative community.

This is a statewide call open to independent musicians of all genres and producers of compelling storytelling podcasts. To be eligible, musicians and podcast producers must reside in Wyoming. If part of a band or podcast production group, at least 50% of the team must reside in Wyoming. 

The playlist is part of the Wyoming Independent Music Initiative (WIMI), which supports Wyoming’s independent music scene, helps venues host live music, and strengthens community connection and livability statewide. Through partnership with Wyoming Humanities, the program promotes and sustains the arts and culture of Wyoming.

DETAILS

• Individual musicians and podcasters must be Wyoming residents; the majority of the members of bands/musical acts must be Wyoming residents (Residency defined as domiciled within the state borders for a total of 20 months in the previous two years.).
• Each applicant may submit only one entry. Artists who perform both solo and as part of a band must choose one act to represent in their submission. Multiple entries from the same individual under different artist names will not be accepted.
• The following will be taken into consideration in the jurying process: artistic merit and quality of the recording.
• Artists will need to submit through the Wyoming Arts Council's Submittable page no later than Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm MST.
• You must submit links to specific songs and podcasts already listed on Spotify.
• Links to an album or general artist page on Spotify will not be reviewed.
• Links to anything other than a specific song or podcast on Spotify will not be reviewed, except in the case of forthcoming albums, EPs, or singles. We will accept a link to an embargoed recording on the understanding that the song will be available to the public on Spotify no later than June 3, 2025.
• You may submit up to two songs or podcasts for consideration.
• If your music was previously listed on a Wyoming Road Trip Playlist, you are welcome to apply again this year, but songs previously listed as a part of a Wyoming Road Trip Playlist will not be considered.