Rascal Flatts' 'Life Is A Highway': A Billion Streams and Counting
Rascal Flatts' iconic hit "Life Is A Highway" has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a billion streams on Spotify, making it the first track by the band to join the platform's Billions Club. Originally a hit for Tom Cochrane in 1991, the song gained further popularity through various covers and uses in pop culture, including a feature in a Hyundai ad campaign in 1995.
In 2006, Rascal Flatts recorded their own rendition of "Life Is A Highway" for the soundtrack of the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. The track reached No. 7 on the Billboard chart and received accolades such as Favorite Song from a Movie and Favorite Remake at the 33rd People's Choice Awards. The band's music video for the song was also nominated for Group Video of the Year at the 2007 CMT Music Awards.
The song became a staple in Rascal Flatts' discography, appearing as a bonus track on later versions of their album Me And My Gang and on their greatest hits compilations. In 2025, they re-recorded the song with rock singer Lzzy Hale of Halestorm for their album Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets and embarked on their first tour in five years, the Life Is A Highway Tour.
Rascal Flatts' version of "Life Is A Highway" has been featured in various video games and recently served as the soundtrack for British broadcaster ITV's coverage of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup. Despite initial reservations about covering the song, Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts expressed gratitude for the impact their version had and the new life it brought to the track.
In conclusion, "Life Is A Highway" remains a timeless hit that has left a lasting legacy in both the music industry and pop culture, solidifying its place as one of Rascal Flatts' signature songs.