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….
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…
Numerous artists performed as part of the CMT Giants: Alabama tribute, honoring the legendary group, Alabama, including Blake Shelton, Jamey Johnson, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more. Shelton was joined by Steve Wariner and background singer Kara Britz to sing “Old Flame,” one of Alabama’s biggest hits. It was Shelton who was invited to sing in…
Alabama was honored with a star-studded show, as part of the TV special, CMT Giants: Alabama, with numerous artists performing in tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame members, including Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more. It was a bittersweet moment for the two remaining members, Randy Owen and…
Steven Curtis Chapman was just announced as the next member of the Grand Ole Opry, a worthwhile induction for an artist who made his Opry debut more than 40 years ago. Chapman’s induction comes after several other artists have recently been inducted, including Jon Pardi, Scotty McCreery and Lainey Wilson. While there isn’t a specific formula for how an…
The ACM Awards will be held on May 16, and we now know who will hand out the coveted trophies. The presenters have just been announced, with several country music artists, including Alabama, BRELAND, Jordan Davis, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Randy Travis and Clay Walker among the list of celebrities giving out the awards. They will…
An all-star Kickoff Jam is heading to Panama City Beach August 30 to September 1, headlined by three of country music’s biggest acts. Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks and Alabama will each headline a night, joined by several other artists, including Lauren Alaina, the Oak Ridge Boys, Restless Road, Jamey Johnson, Pam Tillis and more. Randy Travis will also make…
The Gaither Tribute album is out! Gaither Tribute: Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither, featuring Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Josh Turner, Ronnie Milsap, Alabama with The Oak Ridge Boys and more, was released on Friday, August 25. “It’s just so surreal to be asked to be a part of a project like this and…
Alabama and The Oak Ridge Boys are speaking out about their epic “Jesus and John Wayne” collaboration, for the Gaither Tribute: Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither album. The two iconic groups have been friends and fans of each other for decades, which is what made combining their talents on one song so special, to all of them….
Alabama was the recipient of the prestigious Pinnacle Award at the recent CMA Fest, Dierks Bentley honored the group, which includes Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, along with the late Jeff Cook, when presenting them with the trophy. “This award has only been handed out three times in the history of country music. Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney and Taylor…
