George Strait -: Amarillo By Morning

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

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 George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

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 CMT named it the #12 country song of

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. Released in 1983 as part of the album

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.