Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson’s Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his family and close friends by his side at his beach home…… MORE
This year’s annual Volunteer Jam concert has become an all-star tribute to Charlie Daniels after his passing last year. Volunteer Jam – A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was scheduled to happen in Nashville earlier this year, but due to quarantine and COVID related situations it was moved to August 18th. That move has now…… MORE
Are you ready for some “Mountain Music”? ALABAMA is hitting the road again for their long-awaited 50th Anniversary tour — much of which was delayed due to Covid-19. The schedule, starting in Nashville this week, consists of nearly 30 arena and amphitheater live concerts that will see ALABAMA playing dates from now until early 2022.…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 10th On this day in 2011, Brad Paisley was in the middle of two weeks at number-one with his song “Old Alabama” which featured Alabama In 2005, Brad’s buddy, Carrie Underwood made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry – check out the moment that…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 3rd On this day in 2019, Brett Young had the number-1 song with “Here Tonight” Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett released the vide for “Craving You” which featured Maren Morris. In 2011, the band Alabama returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage to play “Old Alabama” with Brad…… MORE
This year’s annual Volunteer Jam concert has become an all-star tribute to Charlie Daniels after his passing last summer. Volunteer Jam – A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was scheduled to happen in Nashville later this month, but due to current situations it has been moved to this summer. David Corlew of David Corlew and…… MORE
Do you have plans for New Year’s Eve? Well, how ringing in 2021 with Alabama! The legendary band has revealed that they are teaming up with Camping World for a free virtual concert tomorrow night. Alabama’s founding members Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen shared… “What better way to start the New Year than…… MORE
Kenny Chesney is no stranger to performing in front of people these days, but when he was younger…it was the last thing he wanted to do. Back in his Christmas pageant school years, Kenny remembers being more of a “behind the scenes” kind of guy, “I think one time I held the star, you know, and…… MORE
Randy Owen, lead singer of the legendary band Alabama, has been named as one of the co-chairs of the World Games that are coming to his home state in 2022. Randy says, “I’m so honored to join my fellow outstanding Alabamians, Charles Barkley, Dr. Henry Panion, and those yet to be announced, in helping bring…… MORE
Alabama teamed with a cappella group Home Free—comprised of Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust and Adam Chance—to perform “Christmas in Dixie” during the quintet’s Warmest Winter Holiday Special. Home Free released their new holiday album, Warmest Winter, on Nov. 6. The 12-song offering features a studio of recording of “Christmas in Dixie”…… MORE
Alabama’s only concert of 2020 will stream for free on Sept. 15. The Country Music Hall of Fame group will kick off Camping World’s 10-week virtual concert series, Taking the Highways Across America. Each concert will stream live every Tuesday at 8 p.m. CT on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. “We hope and pray that everyone…… MORE
The third time is the charm . . . hopefully. Alabama is rolling on with two newly announced stops in Nashville in 2021 as part of their delayed 50th Anniversary Tour. The trio is set to perform at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on July 2 and July 3 with special guest Martina McBride. After postponing more…… MORE
Alan Jackson treated more than 12,000 fans to his catalog of hits during two drive-in-style shows in Alabama over the weekend. The first show took place on June 12 in Cullman, Ala., on the open-field site of the Rock the South festival. More than 2,000 cars and trucks filled York Farm for the show. The…… MORE
Check out a few fun streaks from the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Thomas Rhett’s recent single, “Beer Can’t Fix, became his 15th No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in May. “Beer Can’t Fix” is Thomas Rhett’s ninth consecutive No. 1 single, the longest ACTIVE streak on the Airplay chart. With his latest…… MORE
Alan Jackson announced he will perform two “Small Town Drive-In” concerts in Alabama in June. The unique shows will feature Alan performing in front of audiences of approximately 2,000 parked vehicles. The first show will take place on June 5 in Cullman, Ala., on the open-field site of the Rock the South festival, while the…… MORE
Thomas Rhett’s current single, “Beer Can’t Fix,” featuring Jon Pardi, became his 15th No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. “Beer Can’t Fix” is Thomas Rhett’s ninth consecutive No. 1 single, the longest ACTIVE streak on the Airplay chart, ahead of Luke Combs (7) and Old Dominion (6). However, contrary to reports…… MORE
After cancelling 26 shows in 2019 as frontman Randy Owen dealt with vertigo and migraines, Alabama has revealed more than a dozen rescheduled dates on their 50th Anniversary Tour. The band will get back on the road this summer and fall with announced stops in Nashville, Indianapolis, Detroit and more. A number of special guests…… MORE
After postponing more than 25 shows on their 50th Anniversary Tour in 2019 as frontman Randy Owen dealt with vertigo and migraines, Alabama is planning to announce rescheduled shows for 2020 in the coming weeks. Alabama’s show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena—originally scheduled for Nov. 20, 2019—has been rescheduled for July 17. In addition, a second…… MORE
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum inducted more than a dozen members during a star-studded ceremony on Oct. 22 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Musicians Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Alabama (Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen): Lifetime Achievement Award Steve Wariner Don Everly Felix Cavaliere The Surfaris (Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim…… MORE
After canceling six shows in July and August, Alabama has postponed the remaining 20 dates on their 50th Anniversary Tour as frontman Randy Owen continues to deal with vertigo and migraines. Alabama bass player Teddy Gentry released the following statement: “The 50th Anniversary Tour has been very special to us. The support of the fans…… MORE
Thomas Rhett is ready to hit the road and Bring The Bar To You in 2022!
Starting in June, Thomas will kick-off his Bring The Bar To You tour with back to back shows in Gilford, New Hampshire with openers Parker McCollum and Conner Smith.
After going through the last two years, Thomas says, “I’ll never take for granted being able to come see y’all and I’m so fired up to play some of these new ones that were made with these nights in mind. I have a feeling things are going to get loud – I’m counting down the days already!”
Photo Courtesy of Thomas Rhett