Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Everything Oklahoma City is known for

64 songs mention this city 144 artists from here

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, known as the Modern Frontier, has a diverse music scene with roots in rhythm and blues and jazz. The city has been home to 143 artists across various genres. For instance, rock bands like Kings of Leon and Hinder hail from Oklahoma City, alongside country artists such as Vince Gill and Bryan White.

The city is also mentioned in 65 songs, with "Oklahoma City" by Zach Bryan and "Oklahoma City on the Radio" by Charley Austin being two examples. The music scene has evolved to include a range of styles, with traditional jazz still present and its influence seen in other popular genres today.

Music in Oklahoma City

Songs About Oklahoma City

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Austin Meade
96%
"Pull into OKC Bricktown"
Bad Liver and a Broken Heart
Hayes Carll
95%
"I'm standing outside of the (the) Blue Door"
Oklahoma City
Zach Bryan
83%
"Back to this side of Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City
Shane Smith & the Saints
82%
"'Til Oklahoma City calls our name"
Lips of an Angel
Hinder
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Hinder
various
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
OKC Thunder
NBA team
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
(Gotta Get To) Oklahoma City
Luke Wills' Rhythm Busters
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Hungover in Oklahoma City
Joe "King" Carrasco
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
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Paul Howard and His Cotton Pickers
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
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Nine Days
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City
Kim Fowley
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City
Argyle Street
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
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Cake Bake Betty
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City Blues
Jimmy Wakely
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City Blues
Neal Pattman
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City on the Radio
Charley Austin
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City Times
Hamilton Camp
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Oklahoma City Woman Blues
The Deep Vibration
80%
"Song about Oklahoma City"
Overtime
Zach Bryan
70%
"They said I's a wanna-be cowboy from a cut throat town"

Showing top 20 of 64 songs

Artists From Oklahoma City

K
Kings of Leon
rock Pop: 78
A
Ayesha Erotica
pop Pop: 71
T
Tom Skinner
gospel Pop: 65
H
Hinder
rock Pop: 63
V
Vince Gill
country Pop: 61
D
Don Cherry
jazz Pop: 60
B
Ben Rector
pop Pop: 56
J
Jackson Taylor Band
country Pop: 55
T
The Flaming Lips
indie Pop: 54
B
Bryan White
country Pop: 52
C
Carter Sampson
country Pop: 50
S
Sports
indie Pop: 48
J
John Michael Talbot
gospel Pop: 47
N
Neal Schon
rock Pop: 47
J
Jason Scott & The High Heat
country Pop: 46
S
Skating Polly
metal Pop: 46
C
Changing Faces
soul Pop: 45
B
Ben Quad
indie Pop: 44
H
Husbands
indie Pop: 43
R
Ray William Johnson
other Pop: 43

Showing top 20 of 144 artists

Rivers & Roads in Song near Oklahoma City

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Oklahoma City.

Highway I 40 10 songs Interstate 35 27 songs U.S. Route 66 11 songs Interstate 44 3 songs Canadian River 2 songs Cimarron River 5 songs

History of Oklahoma City

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Oklahoma City rose from the red earth almost overnight. Picture it: the Land Run, 1889, a chaotic surge of humanity staking claims on land that had been designated unassigned. From that frenzy, a city was named, quickly incorporated, and began to take shape on the plains. Its elevation, over a thousand feet, meant drier air rolling in, and the scissor-tailed flycatchers, the state bird, became a common sight against the vast Oklahoma sky. Route 66, the Mother Road, wound its way through, bringing travelers and commerce, and in 1953, Sonic Drive-In, with its carhop service, was founded, offering a distinctly American experience. Even beneath the surface, a hidden history took root, an elaborate network of tunnels used for bootlegging during drier times. The city grew, fueled by government, energy, and aviation, industries that continue to shape its economy. But the city’s story is also etched with tragedy. April 19, 1995. The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. An act of terror that claimed 168 lives, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s collective memory. Oklahoma City rebuilt, and continues to evolve, a testament to resilience rising from red soil.

Oklahoma City, OK RoadyGoat

Oklahoma City's story is one of sudden creation, born from the Land Run. The arid, red-soil landscape, punctuated by scissor-tailed flycatchers, might not seem the most obvious place for a major city. But the convergence of the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads, coupled with the promise of land ownership, drew settlers and established it as a transportation hub. Route 66 later solidified this role, bringing travelers and commerce through the heart of the city. While government, energy, and aviation sectors form the backbone of its economy, Oklahoma City's draw extends beyond business. The city carries a weight of history, marked by the tragic bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, now a memorial that stands as a testament to resilience. But locals might tell that the true appeal lies in its unexpected blend of big-city amenities and a distinctly Oklahoman spirit. Sonic Drive-In, a local institution, exemplifies this – a nostalgic experience that reflects the city's down-to-earth character. Even the city’s hidden past, like the tunnels used for bootlegging, hints at a complex narrative that attracts both residents and visitors alike.

Oklahoma City, OK RoadyGoat

Oklahoma City rises from land painted red, the color of Permian soil laid down eons ago. The air here is drier than points east, a product of the city's elevation over a thousand feet above sea level. This is a place of broad horizons, where the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the state's emblem, dances in the open sky. The land itself seems to whisper of opportunity, a promise that drew settlers during the Land Run, when the city was named and quickly incorporated. Even Route 66, the Mother Road, found its way through here, carrying dreams and commerce across the country. But the land also holds stories of darker moments. Beneath the streets, a hidden network of tunnels hints at a rebellious past. And above, the memory of the bombing at the Murrah Building remains etched in the city's collective consciousness. Yet, Oklahoma City persists, fueled by industries that reflect its pragmatic spirit: government, energy, and aviation. The city, like the red earth beneath it, is resilient, bearing the marks of history while reaching for the future.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

1995

Memorial to the 168 people killed in the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

1955

Founded in 1955, this Oklahoma City museum houses one of the finest collections of Western art and artifacts in the world.

5.0 mi away

1889 Land Run Starting Point

1889

On April 22, 1889, an estimated 50,000 settlers lined up to claim two million acres of unassigned land in one of the most chaotic events in American frontier history.

8.9 mi away

Pops 66 Soda Ranch

2007

A modern Route 66 landmark in Arcadia featuring a 66-foot illuminated soda bottle and over 700 varieties of bottled soda.

17.0 mi away

The Round Barn

1898

Built in 1898, this unique round barn in Arcadia became one of the most iconic Route 66 landmarks in Oklahoma.

17.5 mi away

Things to Do in Oklahoma City

historical 0.4 mi away
Oklahoma City National Memorial

168 empty chairs for the 168 lives lost in the 1995 bombing. Profoundly moving.
food 0.2 mi away
Cattlemen's Steakhouse

Oklahoma City's Stockyards icon since 1910. Won in a dice game. Presidents and cowboys eat the same T-bone at the same counter.
quirky 17.5 mi away
Arcadia Round Barn

Only round barn on Route 66. Bent green oak. Saved by 80-year-old Luther Robison.
quirky 12.8 mi away
POPS on Route 66

A 66-foot soda bottle and 700+ varieties of pop on Route 66. LED lights at night.
historical 1.9 mi away
Paseo Arts District

Oklahoma City's walkable arts neighborhood. Galleries studios and the best First Friday in the state.
quirky 17.5 mi away
Round Barn (Arcadia)

A perfectly round barn from 1898 on Route 66. One of the most photographed barns in America.

Everything Near Oklahoma City

333 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

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