Location: Rockport

Rockport, Texas is a vibrant hub for coastal arts and Americana songwriting. Its musical importance stems from its official designation as a Music Friendly Texas Community by the state, its role as an incubator for music tourism, and its status as an inspirational retreat for legendary Texas artists.

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Rockport: Guy Clark's Gulf Coast Childhood

Where the Gulf Coast Made a Songwriter

Guy Clark grew up in Rockport, Texas, on the Gulf Coast, where his father practiced law and a guitar-playing law partner sparked a lifelong obsession with music.

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