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…
Alabama‘s Randy Owen has been named as the honorary co-chair of the upcoming 2022 World Games Birmingham. Randy will chair the event with Alabama native, and NBA superstar, Charles Barkley. “I’m so honored to join my fellow outstanding Alabamians – Charles Barkley, Dr. Henry Panion, and those yet to be announced – in helping bring this event to Alabama,”…
