Little Rock, AR

Music connected to Little Rock

Ready to explore the sounds of Little Rock? This Arkansas hub, nestled in the foothills of the Ozarks, has inspired musicians across genres. From Johnny Cash asking "Have You Ever Been to Little Rock?" to Reba McEntire's ode to the city, its name rings out in country tunes. But the sonic landscape doesn't stop there; you'll hear Little Rock mentioned in songs by Afroman, Lil Flip, and Marilyn Monroe too.

Beyond the music, Little Rock is a city steeped in history and Southern charm. Founded on the banks of the Arkansas River, it's a place where the past and present intertwine. While exploring its vibrant music scene, take a stroll through the city and soak in the views. You might just find yourself inspired to write a song of your own.

About Little Rock

• Douglas MacArthur, a five-star general, was born in Little Rock in 1880.
• The concept of the 'food bank' was pioneered in Little Rock in the 1960s.
• Its strategic location on the Arkansas River made it a vital trade and transportation hub.
• A Confederate arsenal was seized in 1861, setting off the Civil War in Arkansas.
• The Great Fire of 1831 destroyed many early wooden structures in the city.
• It's named for a small rock formation on the Arkansas River, incorporated in 1831.
• With about 202,000 residents, it is Arkansas' most populous city.
• The city sits 332 feet above sea level, offering beautiful views of the Ozark foothills.
• Government, healthcare, and education are key employment sectors there.
• Little Rock offers a blend of Southern charm and modern urban energy.
• The region's geology includes Paleozoic sedimentary rocks like sandstone and shale.
• Pinnacle Mountain, a prominent quartz monzonite peak, lies west of the city.
• The Arkansas River bisects Little Rock and defines much of its landscape.
• White-tailed deer are commonly found in the forests surrounding Little Rock.
• Oak-hickory forests are a dominant plant ecosystem near Little Rock.
• The Quapaw tribe inhabited the Little Rock area before European contact.
• The Little Rock Integration Crisis began on September 4, 1957, at Central High School.
• The Old State House, completed in 1842, is an example of Greek Revival architecture.
• Interstate 30 passes through Little Rock, connecting it to Dallas and Memphis.

Artists From Little Rock

Aaron Mills Abrim Tilmon Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass Alan Short Alex Hill Amy Garland Band Amy N' Me Anna Newell Aron Wright Art Porter Art Porter Jr. Art Porter, Sr. Baby Face Willette Ben Moody Ben Nichols Boondogs Charlotte Moorman Chino Horde Christopher Denny Christopher Parker Dan Hicks David Hodges deFrance Detroit Emeralds Douglas MacArthur Dustin Clark Eli "Monster" Milholland Evanescence Everyone Asked About You Fatima Robinson Fay Templeton Florence Price Fred Marshall Fred Tackett Gene Christian George Newbern Go Fast Ike Noble Ivory Tilmon James Fish James Leary Jay C. Flippen Jenny Holt Jeremy Davis Jim Dickinson joan John Stubblefield John Young Josh Lucas Kevin Brockmeier Kristin Lewis Kristine Barrett Lee Hays Lenny Williams Lil’ JJ Living Sacrifice Louie Shelton Madnomad Maralie Armstrong Marie Ross Mark Lierly Mary Freeman Cockrill Hernandez Matt Besser Matt Werth Michael Hodges Michael Motley Mikael Wood Mike Lierly Mike Rodgers Napalm Christ Nate Powell No City No State Pallbearer Pharoah Sanders Red 40 Richard Boone Roscoe Dash Rose Bloch-Bauer Runaway Planet Rwake Sam Murphy Scoops Carry Shelley King Sister Ernestine Washington Snub Mosley Soophie Nun Squad Steve Kooms Steven A. Clark Steven Bryant SUMOKEM Sylvia Dee Talcott Reeves Tem Eyos Ki Terminal Nation The Body The Coasts The Divine Hook-Up The Morgan Twins The Revolutioners Thomas Stacy Tim Scott Tom Leggett Victims of Society Voltaire “Volly” De Faut Walter Norris William Martyr 17 WordPlay T. Jay Xxzotic Yuni Wa Kari Faux ZaeHD William Grant Still Wayland Holyfield PME JayBee Deadbird Open Kasket PETT

Songs About Little Rock

Two Little Girls From Little Rock by

Jesus Is Cryin’ by

Have You Ever Been To Little Rock? by

Little Rock by

Amarillo and little rock by

Tennessee Bottle by

little rock getaway by

texas and tennessee by

MacArthur’s Hand by

I Wish I Could Have Been There by

Sweet Mother Texas by

Down The Road by

Mind on My Money by

Running out of Hope, Arkansas by

Palmdale by

Vancouver by

Janie Lynn by

woman to woman by

I saw the arkansas by

Bout It, Bout It II by

I Gave You Power by

Still A G Thang by

Nearby Places

Aaron Mills Abrim Tilmon Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass Alan Short Alex Hill Amy Garland Band Amy N' Me Anna Newell Aron Wright Art Porter Art Porter Jr. Art Porter, Sr. Baby Face Willette Ben Moody Ben Nichols Boondogs Charlotte Moorman Chino Horde Christopher Denny Christopher Parker Dan Hicks David Hodges Deadbird Detroit Emeralds Douglas MacArthur Dustin Clark Eli "Monster" Milholland Evanescence Everyone Asked About You Fatima Robinson Fay Templeton Florence Price Fred Marshall Fred Tackett Gene Christian George Newbern Go Fast Ike Noble Ivory Tilmon James Fish James Leary Jay C. Flippen Jenny Holt Jeremy Davis Jim Dickinson John Stubblefield John Young Josh Lucas Kari Faux Kevin Brockmeier Kristin Lewis Kristine Barrett Lee Hays Lenny Williams Lil’ JJ Living Sacrifice Louie Shelton Madnomad Maralie Armstrong Marie Ross Mark Lierly Mary Freeman Cockrill Hernandez Matt Besser Matt Werth Michael Hodges Michael Motley Mikael Wood Mike Lierly Mike Rodgers Napalm Christ Nate Powell No City No State Open Kasket PETT PME JayBee Pallbearer Pharoah Sanders Red 40 Richard Boone Roscoe Dash Rose Bloch-Bauer Runaway Planet Rwake SUMOKEM Sam Murphy Scoops Carry Shelley King Sister Ernestine Washington Snub Mosley Soophie Nun Squad Steve Kooms Steven A. Clark Steven Bryant Sylvia Dee Talcott Reeves Tem Eyos Ki Terminal Nation The Body The Coasts The Divine Hook-Up The Morgan Twins The Revolutioners Thomas Stacy Tim Scott Tom Leggett Victims of Society Voltaire “Volly” De Faut Walter Norris Wayland Holyfield William Grant Still William Martyr 17 WordPlay T. Jay Xxzotic Yuni Wa ZaeHD deFrance joan Albany, KY Ardmore, AL Athens, AL Augusta, KY Beaudry, AR Benton, AR Berea, KY Big Sandy, TN Billstown, AR Birmingham, AL