Location: Amarillo

Amarillo, Texas, is officially celebrated as a Music Friendly Texas Community, recognized for its deep roots in country and western traditions, a robust classical performing arts scene, and a lively live-music circuit that honors its rich cultural history.

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Amarillo: Sound Systems, Ltd.

Amarillo’s hi-fi audio store since 1977 — now also the city’s indie record shop on Paramount Blvd

Sound Systems, Ltd. has been selling Amarillo high-end audio since 1977. When the city's last record store closed, they filled the gap — turntables and vinyl under the same roof.

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Amarillo: High Fidelity Records

Amarillo’s funky little record store and underground venue on Route 66’s SW 6th Avenue

In 2017, fifty thousand vinyl records turned up in a farmhouse basement north of Sunray, Texas. Ray Wilson got a phone call. That call became High Fidelity.

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Amarillo: Joe Ely Birthplace

Joe Ely was born in Amarillo on February 9, 1947, along the Route 66 corridor that sparked a restless, roving spirit woven through his music.

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