Panama City, FL
Music connected to Panama City
About Panama City
- • Musician Cal Smith, known for country hits like "We're Not the Jet Set," was born here.
- • The Panama City Crayola factory was a significant local employer for decades.
- • The construction of the St. Andrews Bay Ship Channel spurred Panama City's rapid growth.
- • Legend says sunken Spanish galleons lie offshore, laden with treasure.
- • Hurricane Michael in 2018 caused catastrophic damage and reshaped the city.
- • Named in 1909 for its location on the Panama Canal route, it incorporated that year.
- • With roughly 33,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Lynn Haven.
- • Sitting at 13 feet, it's only slightly above sea level, making it prone to flooding.
- • Tourism, military, and healthcare drive the local economy.
- • A resilient and rebuilding spirit defines the atmosphere.
- • The Atlanta Braves are the closest MLB team, a six-hour drive away.
- • Arnold High School's football team has a strong local rivalry with Mosley High.
Artists From Panama City
Clint Daniels
Kinder Gentler
Songs About Panama City
Panama
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Sittin’ Pretty
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western woman
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Georgia Time
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the devil piles his trade
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