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.

Critics, such as Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe , note that the song's "simple arrangement and understated delivery" became the hallmark of Strait’s long career. George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

CMT named it the #12 country song of all time, and it has been certified 3x Platinum . 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 George Strait - Amarillo By Morning