Amarillo, TX

Music connected to Amarillo

Ever heard Jason Aldean singing about that "Amarillo Sky" or George Strait crooning "Amarillo By Morning?" There's a reason this Texas Panhandle town keeps popping up in country tunes – it's got a spirit that resonates. Amarillo, the biggest city in its region, offers a friendly, small-town vibe with a healthy dose of Western charm. Artists like Aaron Watson and Chris LeDoux have all tipped their hats to this city, and you can hear it in the music - a blend of open skies and hard-working heart.

But Amarillo is more than just a lyrical muse. Situated on the Llano Estacado, it's a land of wide-open spaces, bluestem grasses, and the occasional prairie dog colony. Just a short drive away lies Palo Duro Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of Texas," offering a stunning natural backdrop. And if you're feeling quirky, don't miss Cadillac Ranch, a roadside art installation that perfectly embodies Amarillo's unique blend of grit and artistry. So, crank up some Marty Robbins and hit the road – Amarillo's calling!

About Amarillo

• Carol Burnett, a famous comedian and actress, was born in Amarillo.
• Kwahadi Dancers, a Native American performance group, originated here.
• The Fort Worth and Denver Railway's arrival established Amarillo as a cattle-shipping center.
• Helium Time Columns Monument is a time capsule meant to be opened in 2068 and 2968.
• The Dust Bowl devastated the region in the 1930s, displacing many residents.
• Named for the yellow soil of the area, it was established in 1887.
• With over 200,000 residents, it's the largest city in the Texas Panhandle.
• At 3,672 feet, the air is thinner than Dallas, making it ideal for running.
• Ranching and agriculture provide jobs for many residents in the region.
• Amarillo exudes a friendly, small-town feel with a touch of Western charm.
• The area is located on the Llano Estacado, a large plateau with relatively flat terrain.
• Palo Duro Canyon, the 'Grand Canyon of Texas', is located about 25 miles southeast.
• The city is situated within the Canadian River watershed.
• Prairie dogs are commonly found in colonies throughout the surrounding grasslands.
• Bluestem grasses are a dominant feature of the prairie ecosystem.
• The area was once home to the Apaches and Comanches.
• The Nat M. Wills building, an art deco skyscraper, was completed in 1928.
• Cadillac Ranch, a roadside art installation, features ten Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field off I-40.
• The Ogallala Formation underlies the region, a major aquifer and source of sediment.
• Palo Duro Canyon, the 'Grand Canyon of Texas,' lies roughly 25 miles southeast.
• The Canadian River flows to the northeast of Amarillo.
• Pronghorn antelope are commonly seen grazing in the grasslands surrounding Amarillo.
• The dominant vegetation includes shortgrass prairie ecosystems.
• The Panhandle region was historically inhabited by various Plains Indians tribes.
• The art deco Potter County Courthouse was completed in 1931.
• Cadillac Ranch, a public art installation, sits along I-40 west of the city.

Artists From Amarillo

...The Red Sea, and Me Adam Guest Bardown Bare the Mark Bastard Sons of David Hasselhoff Beluga Lagoon Black Tie Revolt Blue Johnnies BMX Bandits Breabach Cammy Barnes Carnivores Chancey Bernson Comanche Moon Cooder Graw Crowned in Sorrow Curt Kirkwood Dick Gaughan Divided Me Eddi Reader Emily Wells Erse Evelyn Kennedy Evie Waddell Flood of Red Garden Groove Gnoss Hayden Pedigo Ho-ro Honeyblood Horde Casket Iain Morrison Ilana Setapen Infliction Inyal JD Souther Jed Potts Jim Reese Jimmy George John Rich JW Lane and County Road X Kevin Fowler King Creosote Lo Rays Loudmouth Lisa Mark Seliger Mike Fuller Nathan Evans Native Crowds Neon Graves North Atlas Rain Division Reuben Noel Rhett Uhland Rick Tucker Rodney Branigan Runrig Scott Roller Sian Soapbox Strangetowne Susan Gibson Sweater Godz Talisk Teenage Fanclub Terror Tower The Brentwoods The Checkmates The Hysterical Society The Kitchen Cinq The Lapelles The Narcissist Cookbook The Notations The Snuts The Soup Dragons The Thanes The Undertakers The XCERTS They Might Be Loud Maggots Travis Roberts Travis Warren Trenchrat Trent Willmon Twin Atlantic Vamping Western Plaza Y'All Is Fantasy Island Y'alls The Underground Press Euphoria Twisted Johnny

Songs About Amarillo

Lonely Girl’s Lament by

Am I Amarillo by

Am I Right or Amarillo by

Amarillo Sky by

Running Gun by

Amarillo By Morning (Live) by

Geraldene by

Things Look Good Around Here by

amarillo rain by

almost to amarillo (TKT) by

Cadillac Ranch by

I Don’t Give a Shit by

New Strings by

Armadillo by

Rain by

Texas Size Heartache by

Just to See You Smile by

anywhere in texas by

just kick my ass to texas by

mineral wells by

Amarillo Highway (For Dave Hickey) by

Snowin' on Raton by

Jalapeño by

Loretta by

Why Dallas (feat. Lukas Nelson) by

Alabama shanrock by

distant roads by

Geraldene by

a song can't fix everything by

fence post by

east texas red by

texas as fuck by

why dallas by

red river by

running on by

london homesick blues by

snowing on raton by

snowin' on raton by

texas tornado by

brownsville girl by

You’d Think I Was a Cowboy by

West Texas Town (Duet With Dean Dillon) by

Amarillo Radius by

Am I Right (Or Amarillo) by

Amarillo and Little Rock by

Hotel Amarillo by

Amarillo By Morning by

Me & Shooter by

Amarillo By Morning by

The Lights of Amarillo by

Amarillo Highway by

Amarillo by

Amarillo Rain by

Amarillo by

Goodbye to Amarillo by

Am I Right or Amarillo by

Amarillo Highway (feat. Aaron Watson) by

Amarillo Depot by

Amarillo by

Amarillo by Morning by

Amarillo Sand by

Amarillo Sand (Live) by

Sweet Amarillo by

Amarillo Highway (Live) by

Amarillo by

Leavin' Amarillo by

Amarillo Blue by

Amarillo Windmill by

Amarillo Funk by

Country Classic by

Bandera Baby by

texas oil field by

Fly Over States by

Away Out There by

blame it on texas by

London Homesick Blues (Home With the Armadillo) by

pecos promenade by

Flatland Boogie by

Take Me Back to Texas by

Amarillo by Morning by

I Don't Care by

main street USA (RT 66) by

llano estacado by

Choosin’ Texas by

London Homesick Blues by

I've Been Everywhere by

canadian river waltx by

Texas Queen by

Amarillo Highway by

West Texas In My Eye by

amarillo by

llano estacado by

tornado time in texas by

mess with texas by

main street USA (rt. 66) by

hello new orleans by

hard travelin' by

dicked down in dallas by

texas road trip by

comanche moon by

Panhandle Wind by

potter county by

london homesick blues by

Texas Sun by

Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em by

texas size heartache by

armadillo by

geraldene by

dust bowl blues by

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