US Route 90, a historic east-west highway, stretches 1,633 miles across the Southern United States, connecting Van Horn, Texas, to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Established in 1926, it generally parallels Interstate 10 and traverses five states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. This route holds cultural significance, tracing parts of the Old Spanish Trail, an early trade route that influenced settlement and commerce in the region.
The spirit of this iconic road has inspired many, including the six songs in our collection. Artists like Nanci Griffith and Brandy Clark have captured the essence of the "Gulf Coast Highway," while John Baumann's "One Night in Marfa" evokes the unique character of towns along the route. These songs offer a musical journey through the landscapes and stories of US Route 90.
The highway as RoadyGoat maps it; pins mark songs placed along it.