KUSA - Sure, John Denver pretty much wrote every single song about the Rocky Mountains (can you blame him?) But there are plenty of other greats who have songs about the Centennial State, like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan.
From Red Rocks to the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival, it's easy to see why Colorado inspires artists on a daily basis.
To help celebrate the state's 142nd birthday, enjoy this playlist of songs about our beautiful state:
Did we forget your favorite Colorado song? E-mail amanda.kesting@9news.com and we will add it to our playlist.
