George Strait’s “Amarillo by Morning” isn’t just a country classic—it once woke up astronauts in orbit. Rick Husband, a proud Amarillo native and Columbia Space Shuttle commander, chose the song as his wake-up call during his final mission. After the shuttle’s tragic 2003 re-entry, Amarillo honored Husband by renaming its airport and erecting a statue in his memory. It’s moving to think how a simple song can tie a community together, even reaching beyond Earth. How do you feel about music’s power to connect us—across space, loss, and generations? #Entertainment #GeorgeStrait #Amarillo