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West Plains, Missouri

Everything West Plains is known for

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West Plains, Missouri, located in the Ozark Mountains, has a notable connection to music. Several artists hail from this south-central Missouri city, including country music legend Porter Wagoner and indie band Ha Ha Tonka. The city is also mentioned in songs like "Amarillo" by Emmylou Harris and "Usual Suspects" by Ha Ha Tonka.

Music in West Plains

Songs About West Plains

trail of tears
Pitney Meyer
24%
That’s Country Bro
Toby Keith
6%
"Porter Wagoner and the Hag"
Amarillo
Emmylou Harris
3%
"He'll put another quarter, push Dolly and then Porter"
Usual Suspects
Ha Ha Tonka
"In this little town, oh she's such a scandal"

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