Helena, AR
Music connected to Helena
About Helena
- • Singer Conway Twitty, known for country and pop hits, was born in Helena.
- • The 'King Biscuit Time' blues radio program originated from Helena in 1941.
- • Strategic location on the Mississippi River fostered Helena's early growth as a port.
- • Confederate General Patrick Cleburne is buried in Helena's Confederate Cemetery.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 devastated Helena and its surrounding areas.
- • It's named after the daughter of founder Sylvanus Phillips and was founded in 1833.
- • With about 9,500 residents, it's significantly smaller than its peak population.
- • At 203 feet above sea level, Helena offers modest views of the Mississippi River.
- • Agriculture, especially cotton and soybeans, remains a crucial industry in the area.
- • A palpable sense of history and quiet resilience permeates the atmosphere.
Artists From Helena
Songs About Helena
After the Fire Is Gone (with Loretta Lynn)
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Don’t Take It Away
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Hello Darlin’
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It’s Only Make Believe
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I’d Love to Lay You Down
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Linda on My Mind
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That’s My Job
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Tight Fittin’ Jeans
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You’ve Never Been This Far Before
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