Highway 101 is an American country music band best known for its fusion of country and rock music elements. Founded in 1986 in California, the band rose to prominence in the late 1980s and 1990s, with notable band member Paulette Carlson contributing distinctive lead vocals. Highway 101's signature sound is characterized by upbeat rhythms, honky-tonk influences, and strong storytelling lyrics. They are highly regarded in country music history for their influential works, including chart-topping singles like "Cry, Cry, Cry," and "Somewhere Tonight."