Riley Green‘s That’s Just Me album is out. The record includes several collaborations, including one with Alabama‘s Randy Owen, and one with Brooks & Dunn. For Green, adding them to his records is not just something he does for fun. Rather, he feels a responsibility to honor those who paved the way for him to have the incredible career…
Keith Urban is so honored to be the latest recipient of the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award, given because of Urban’s devotion to supporting the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Urban was surprised with the acknowledgement while at Country Radio Seminar (CRS), where Randy Owen appeared to personally deliver the award. “Being recognized with the Angels…
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Talk about an epic surprise. During Alabama’s recent performance in Hunstville, Alabama, as part of their Live in Concert 25 Tour, the group’s original drummer, Mark Herndon, joined Rany Owen and Teddy Gentry for the final song, “Mountain Man.” His appearance marks the first time he played with the Country Music Hall of Fame members since Alabama’s 2004 American…
Country Cares was created by Randy Owen in 1989, to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which offers completely free healthcare for children battling cancer and other serious illnesses. St. Jude also provides food and housing for families, and makes sure that every need is taken care of, so the families can focus solely on their…
Randy Owen is part of one of the most successful country music acts of all time, but that isn’t his proudest accomplishment. The Alabama frontman’s biggest achievement is the money that has been raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through Country Cares, which was created by Owen in 1989, and has raised an astonishing one billion dollars in the…
Randy Owen is the latest recipient of the BMI Icon Award. The 74-year-old accepted the honor during the annual BMI Awards, where he also received several musical tributes in his honor. During his heartfelt acceptance speech, Owen thanked Teddy Gentry, who along with Owen and the late Jeff Cook founded Alabama 55 years ago. “I want to thank BMI….
Toby Keith is officially a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Keith was posthumously inducted by Randy Owen, who became emotional as he spoke of the loss of the legendary singer, who passed away on February 5 of this year, from stomach cancer. “Some DJs down home in Alabama told me there was a guy playing at a local…
Randy Owen is being honored for his songwriting. The Alabama frontman will receive the BMI Icon Award at the annual BMI Awards, held this year on November 19 in Nashville. “Randy Owen’s impact on country music is immeasurable and his songwriting has left an undeniable mark on the genre,” VP of Creative Clay Bradley says. “His talents have solidified…
Clay Walker will change hats, from a performer to a fan, likely multiple times while on the upcoming Country Music Cruise. The cruise features dozens of performers, including The Oak Ridge Boys and Randy Owen, two of Walker’s biggest inspirations and musical idols. “The Oak Ridge Boys, as a kid, I grew up singing all their songs on the radio,”…
Alabama‘s Randy Owen is mourning the loss of his mother. Martha Alice Teague Owen was 90 years old when she passed away, following a brief illness, on Thursday, June 2. The news was first announced on social media. “Randy’s mother, Martha Owen, left for Heaven this morning,” a statement reads. “We will miss her greatly but we rejoice in…
