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Here are the best artists and bands from Arkansas. Like most other southern states, Arkansas has produced a lot of country music stars over the years. Many of the artists coming out of the state have also dabbled with rockabilly and bluegrass. It is clear music is an integral part of Arkansas' DNA. This is likely why former Arkansas governor Bill Clinton was noted on the campaign trail for playing the saxophone. The best musical artists from Arkansas are diverse and eclectic, and it may surprise some of you to see who is on this list.
Some of the most influential musicians of all time were either born or raised in the Natural State. Johnny Cash, one of the most revered country stars who ever lived, was born in Kingsland. Later in life, Cash was inspired by his family's struggled during the Great Depression as they tried to carve out lives for themselves in Arkansas. Other popular Arkansas artists include Al Green, Evanescence, Ne-Yo, and Conway Twitty.
How many of these artists do you listen to on a regular basis? Vote for your favorite singers and bands (even heavy metal bands) on this list of the most famous Arkansas musical artists. All music fans will find someone they like right here.
Albums: Golden Sounds of Country Music, Life's Like Poetry (disc 1), Look What Thoughts Will Do, That's the Way Life Goes: The Hit Songs 1950-1975, The Ultimate Collection
William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975), was an American country... more on Wikipedia
Albums: The Three Bells (disc 4), Family Bible, Browns Sing the Big Ones from Country, Sweet Sounds By The Browns, Jim Edward
The Browns were an American country and folk music vocal trio best known for their 1959... more on Wikipedia
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Peetie Wheatstraw
St. Louis blues, Blues
Albums: Sweet Lucille / Cake Alley, What More Can a Man Do? / Shack Bully Stomp, New Working on the Project / Third Street's Going Down, All Night Long Blues / Numbers Blues, Crapshooter's Blues / Peetie Wheatstraw Stomp
William Bunch (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941), known as Peetie Wheatstraw, was an... more on Wikipedia
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