Step into the spotlight with the Billboard Hot 100 President Playlists. Curated to reflect the top-charting hits, these President Playlists bring the ultimate blend of today’s most iconic tracks. These president playlists are the closest thing to time travel we got. Dive in!
DONALD TRUMP (2nd Term)
January 20th, 2025 –
PRESENT
How will Trump’s 2nd term differ from his 1st term from a president playlist standpoint? Time will tell.
JOE BIDEN
January 20th, 2021 –
January 20th, 2025
Biden’s president playlist captures the sound of modern pop and hip-hop. It blends viral hits and socially aware anthems that reflect the musical landscape shaped by streaming and TikTok.
DONALD TRUMP
January 20th, 2017 –
January 20th, 2021
Defined by trap beats and EDM, this era’s playlist showcases pop’s evolution, where collaborations ruled, and chart-topping hits came from diverse genres.
BARACK OBAMA
January 20th, 2009 –
January 20th, 2017
Obama’s president playlist highlights a mix of indie, pop, and hip-hop that defined the late 2000s. It blends chart-topping hits and breakout tracks that pushed music forward into the digital age.
GEORGE W. BUSH
January 20th, 2001 –
January 20th, 2009
Focusing on pop-punk, R&B, and early 2000s rock, this playlist captures the peak of digital downloads and the start of streaming’s influence.
BILL CLINTON
January 20th, 1993 –
January 20th, 2001
Bill Clinton’s president playlist delivers the essence of early ’90s pop, hip-hop, and R&B, filled with the rise of new stars and the tail-end of the ’80s influence. From smooth ballads to up-tempo dance hits, it captures the pulse of the era.
GEORGE H.W. BUSH
January 20th, 1989 –
January 20th, 1993
This playlist, marked by rock, synth-pop, and ballads, glimpses into the late ’80s pop scene, where synthesizers and guitars dominated. These songs are the backdrop to a time of change and cultural fusion.
RONALD REAGAN
January 20th, 1981 –
January 20th, 1989
This playlist combines synth pop, hair metal, and ballads to celebrate the quintessential ’80s sound—bright, bold, and unforgettable.
JIMMY CARTER
January 20th, 1977 –
January 20th, 1981
This playlist captures the smooth transition from the disco era to the rise of soft rock and funk, highlighting the eclectic sound of the late ’70s when soulful ballads and dance tracks dominated the charts.
GERALD R. FORD
August 9th, 1974 –
January 20th, 1977
This playlist, a blend of rock, disco, and early signs of punk, shows the transformation of popular music, where gritty sounds coexisted with dance-ready tunes.
RICHARD NIXON
January 20th, 1969 –
August 9th, 1974
The early ’70s brought a wave of folk-rock, soul, and the expanding influence of psychedelia. The playlist reflects the cultural shift as the Vietnam War and counterculture influenced lyrical content.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
November 22nd, 1963 –
January 20th, 1969
From Motown to British Invasion, this playlist marks the peak of classic rock, pop, and R&B’s golden era. Socially conscious songs shaped the charts during a time of cultural upheaval.
JOHN F. KENNEDY
January 20th, 1961 –
November 22nd, 1963 –
This playlist reflects the blossoming of American pop, with doo-wop fading into the background as Motown, girl groups, and early rock ‘n’ roll started to shape the sound of the ’60s. It’s a soundtrack of optimism and cultural transformation.
DWIGHT EISENHOWER
January 20th, 1953 –
January 20th, 1961
The late ’50s marked the explosion of rock and roll, with pioneers like Elvis and Chuck Berry making waves alongside crooners and jazz. This playlist showcases the birth of rebellious youth culture in music.
Based on the Most Played by Jockeys, Top 100, and then Billboard Hot 100.
HARRY TRUMAN
April 12th, 1945 –
January 20th, 1953
Post-war America saw a resurgence of big-band jazz, vocal ballads, and the beginnings of rhythm and blues. This playlist brings together the smooth sounds that defined early ‘50s radio.
Based on the Honor Roll of Hits and Most Played by Jockeys.
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
July 27th, 1940 –
April 12th, 1945
On July 27th, 1940, Billboard began compiling and publishing the National Best Selling Retail Records chart.
The playlist ends on April 12th, 1945.
“Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive” and “Candy” were on “Records Most-Played on the Air” starting January 27th, 1945.
Honor Roll of Hits was introduced on March 24th, 1945.
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