Why do country singers sing about amarillo

When people ask where we're from, we list the names of Amarillo songs as a description. Although many of the songs about Amarillo are country songs, there are a few other genres mixed in.

Several of these songs aren't actually about Amarillo, but we get mentioned, so it still counts. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Darby Sullivan Published: November 28, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. The login page will open in a new tab.

After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Share 0. Tweet 0. You may also like. Meet Worship Leader Aaron Shust. Latest Stories. Subscribe to our newsletter now! Subscribe to the newsletter. Close dialog. Amarillo native Terry Stafford originally had the hit in and it really is about for him heading home. Terry was just off a rodeo performance at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo when he penned the song about the drive home from the Alamo City which actually isn't too far north of George Straight's stomping grounds of Poteet, Texas.

How about your list? Something I missed or should take a look at? By the way Enter Our Contests! Buy Our Merch. Michael Rivera Published: May 10, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Get our free mobile app. And it's Alan Jackson, His vocals extend the hurt the person in the song feels. Take a look and see if you recognize them.