Daytona Beach, FL
Music connected to Daytona Beach
About Daytona Beach
- • Country singer Jake Owen, known for "Barefoot Blue Jean Night," was born in Daytona Beach.
- • Stock car racing found its organized beginnings on Daytona's hard-packed sands.
- • Land speed records on its beach made Daytona the "World's Most Famous Beach."
- • The Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church holds services where attendees stay in their cars.
- • The Great Fire of 1920 destroyed much of the town, prompting extensive rebuilding.
- • Mathias Day, Jr., founded the town; it was incorporated in 1876, named after him.
- • With roughly 75,000 residents, its population is similar to Greenville, North Carolina.
- • Sitting just 10 feet above sea level, it's vulnerable to hurricanes and storm surges.
- • Tourism and hospitality are key industries, drawing millions of visitors yearly.
- • The air feels thrilling, electric, a blend of sun, speed, and youthful energy.
- • Orlando Magic (NBA) is the closest major pro team, featuring Shaquille O'Neal in the 90s.
- • Malcolm Campbell set a world land speed record of 276.82 mph on Daytona Beach in 1935.
Artists From Daytona Beach
Casting Crowns
Bo'Gator
Songs About Daytona Beach
Where the Country Girls At
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Everybody Get Along
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Beachin’
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Creek Will Rise
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Daytona Nights
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That Was Us
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Torn
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American Country Love Song
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Bullet
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Grab the Wheel
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Tennessee Tan
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Dale Jr.
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Some Ol’ Bar in the 90's
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Southern Girl
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Hell on Earth, Pt. 2
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summertime's close
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