By Morning: George Strait - Amarillo

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.

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 George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

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. Released in 1983 as part of the album

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. Though it peaked at #4 on the Billboard

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