George Strait - Amarillo By Morning Here

Released in 1983 as part of the album Strait from the Heart , the song is celebrated for its and the nomadic spirit of the American cowboy.

Unlike the pop-heavy "Urban Cowboy" sound of the late '70s, Strait’s version features a fiddle-driven arrangement that helped bring traditional Texas sounds back to the mainstream. George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

The song was written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser after they attended a rodeo in Amarillo, Texas. Stafford originally recorded it in 1973 to minor success before Strait’s definitive cover. Released in 1983 as part of the album

While there isn't a widely known academic "paper" titled after the song, "Amarillo by Morning" is a foundational subject for country music historians and critics exploring the of the 1980s. Song Significance and Analysis Stafford originally recorded it in 1973 to minor

Watch George Strait’s iconic performance and see why this song became a career-defining anthem: George Strait - Amarillo By Morning (Official Music Video) GeorgeStraitVEVO YouTube• Jun 6, 2013 Critical Reception

Though it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Country charts—never reaching #1—it is widely considered one of the greatest country songs of all time.

CMT named it the #12 country song of all time, and it has been certified 3x Platinum .