The Official Website of The Alabama Band

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The Alabama Band Join The Mailing List First NameEmail Address About It's been 40 years since a trio of young cousins left Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, bar called The Bowery. It took Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook six long years of tip jars and word of mouth to earn the major label deal they'd been dreaming of, but then seemingly no time at all to change the face of country music. ALABAMA is the band that changed everything. They reeled off 21 straight #1 singles, a record that will probably never be equaled in any genre. They brought youthful energy, sex appeal and a rocking edge that broadened country's audience and opened the door to self-contained bands from then on, and they undertook a journey that led, 73 million albums later, to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Band Teddy Gentry Randy Owen Jeff Cook It's been 40 years since a trio of young cousins left Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, bar called The Bowery. It took Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook six long years of tip jars and word of mouth to earn the major label deal they'd been dreaming of, but then seemingly no time at all to change the face of country music.ALABAMA is the band that changed everything. They reeled off 21 straight #1 singles, a record that will probably never be equaled in any genre. They brought youthful energy, sex appeal and a rocking edge that broadened country's audience and opened the door to self-contained bands from then on, and they undertook a journey that led, 73 million albums later, to the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.ALABAMA & Friends commemorates that summer at The Bowery and catalogues the lasting influence the group has had on generations of Country stars who draw inspiration from the sparkling harmonies, irresistible stage presence and world-class songwriting and song selection that made them superstars. It brings together some of Country's biggest stars, each bringing a unique musical approach to classic ALABAMA songs that have influenced them.The diversity and star power of the artists speaks volumes about the breadth and depth of ALABAMA's legacy. Contributing their own versions of Alabama classics are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eli Young Band, Florida Georgia Line, Jamey Johnson, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, and Trisha Yearwood."I thank God I'm here to see these great artists see fit to sing some of the songs we did," says Randy, with the Everyman sincerity that has helped so many identify with the humbly born superstars."It's very much an honor," adds Jeff, "that they'd take part in an ALABAMA tribute. We had a lot of fun working with them, and I think the finished product testifies to both the fun and the quality that went into it."The songs chosen for the project represent just the tip of the iceberg that is the band's catalog, but they speak, to hear Teddy tell it, to the key to the band's legacy."More than anything," he says, "our longevity is a tribute to the hard work we did in selecting songs, because it's the songs that people remember."The songs here are, of course, among the most memorable in country history. Included are "My Home's In Alabama," the band's first major hit and the song that introduced them to the world; "Tennessee River," their very first #1; "Old Flame" and "Love in the First Degree," from their second RCA album; "Lady Down On Love," a harmony-laden example of Randy's songwriting prowess; "The Closer You Get," released halfway through their streak of 21 chart-toppers; "She And I," from the mid-'80s; and "Forever's As Far As I'll Go" and "I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why)," which helped kick off the '90s, in which the boys earned 29 more chart hits, including 22 #1 or Top 5 singles.Capping the project are two new tracks by ALABAMA, songs that find the band making music that sounds both classic and relevant. They worked with legendary producer Harold Shedd, who worked with them in those golden early days and went on to discover Shania Twain, Toby Keith and many others."I suggested to Jeff and Teddy that Harold work with us on the new stuff," says Randy, "and they agreed. It was spine-tingling when he said yes. It's a story-book episode in my life and in the career of ALABAMA to have Harold being on board and to see him as excited as we were after all these years.""We hadn't worked together in years," adds Shedd, "but within a couple of hours we had some things that sounded like ALABAMA did in 1980. It was like ALABAMA reborn.""I always worry about putting out anything new at this point," Teddy says with a laugh, "knowing it has to stand up to a pretty strong track record," but agrees the new material does just that. He calls "That's How I Was Raised" "right down the heart of the plate simple country song that showcases our harmonies," and "All American" "a song that says a lot of things that need to be said about our country."The project came about as the trio realized their 40th anniversary was at hand."We got to talking and said, 'Let's do some shows and play some of the places we haven't played before, like the Ryman and the Fox Theatre in Atlanta,’" says Teddy."We kicked off the tour in Myrtle Beach and took our music back to our fans," adds Jeff. "We've all done enjoyable projects separately in the years since our last tour, but we all realize we're stronger as a unit.""And then as we talked," says Randy, "we started talking about a CD project and maybe getting some other artists involved."The format they chose enables them to celebrate those humble beginnings and their stratospheric accomplishments. Of the former, Jeff says, "I don't think we thought too far ahead. We were more concerned with paying our bills at the end of the week playing music."The Bowery was a chance to get established outside their home turf, where they'd played a nearby theme park, opening for national acts like Bobby Bare."We believed we had something pretty special from a vocal standpoint," says Teddy, "and we were looking for the opportunity to prove it. There were a lot of times when we wondered whether we might be better off going back home and getting jobs, but we just kept rehearsing and writing songs, trying to get better and believing we could do it.""I went to see them at The Bowery," says Shedd, "and the sound that these three guys could create together was just really something. I saw the crowd reacting to music they'd never heard before as though they had. They were doing some covers, but a lot of the ALABAMA show at the time was original material, including stuff that wound up on the first three albums we did together."The band was revolutionary in more than one sense."We were renegades in sneakers and T-shirts," says Teddy. "We had long hair and played loud and some of the country folks resisted us for a while. But then of course they did accept us and then after that, our success made it lots easier for other bands to try it in country music."The fact that some of the heirs of that legacy--Eli Young Band, Rascal Flatts and Florida Georgia Line--are among the stars paying tribute on Alabama & Friends is part of their legacy as surely as the awards and plaudits they've earned through the years. And those, of course, have been legion. They include more than 150 major industry nods, including two Grammys, the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian award, Entertainer of the Year awards three times from the CMA and five times from the ACM, as well as the latter's Artist of the Decade award. They earned 21 Gold ®, Platinum ® and Multi-Platinum ® albums and were named the RIAA's Country Group of the Century.But awards are only a part of a legacy that finds its most important home in the hearts of listeners everywhere. Some of those are superstars in other genres, as Randy found out not long ago."I was part of a benefit concert at the Ryman," he says, "and I look over there's Jon Bon Jovi. He walked over and said hello and it turns out he likes our music."Many more, of course, are everyday country fans."A lot of fans will start a conversation with, 'I don't want to bother you,'" says Jeff, "but what they don't understand is that everything that's happened to us, every one of those awards, happened because we've been accepted and supported by our fans."Not long ago, Teddy was witness to a scene that shows that their legacy of song remains as fresh as it was when that streak in the '80s kicked it all off."I was in Nashville," he says, "walking by this club full of young people--I'm talking 18 or 20. The band started playing 'Dixieland Delight' and everybody in the place started singing and sang all the way through. I had to smile at the longevity of the songs. Maybe some of those kids didn't even know who ALABAMA was, but they knew the music, and so I think that's a tribute to the fact that we spent a career putting out good songs that stand the test of time."With ALABAMA & Friends, all of us who agree get to celebrate that accomplishment and its legacy one more time. Close Teddy Wayne Gentry was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on January 22, 1952. At an early age, Teddy moved to nearby Lookout Mountain with his mother to live with his grandfather, Paw Paw. Paw Paw lived in a wooden frame house on a 60 acre cotton farm.After graduating from High School , early in his music career, Teddy worked many other jobs to pay the rent. Teddy recalls he did just about everything, "I ran a theatre, I laid carpet, I bagged groceries and I worked on a farm."When not playing with Alabama, Teddy enjoys spending time with his family and directing operations at his Bent Tree Farms. After receiving his first check from RCA records in 1980 for $61,000, he asked his wife Linda what he should do with the money. She answered, "What means the most to you?" "Why don't you buy your grandfathers farm--where you were raised, because I know you love the old place."Well, that's exactly what he did. His grandfather agreed to sell the 60-acre cotton farm, soon to be named Bent Tree Farms, for $1000 an acre, where he had lived since the late 1920’s.By 1980, Teddy’s grandfather was no longer able to farm the land and wished for Teddy to take over the farm. Teddy’s interest in the cattle business had continued to grow so in 1981 he purchased a neighboring farm that had belonged to his great-grandfather, Owen. The purchase of the new 60 acre farm grew the total farm size to around 140 acres.Where did Bent Tree Farms get it’s name? Teddy explains: “My son Josh was in the second or third grade. One night we were going over rhymes, we had rhymed several words and suddenly I said our last name -- Gentry. To which he replied, Bent Tree. I was telling one of the boys working on the farm the next day about my son's saying Bent Tree. He replied, ‘You know what a bent tree is?’ I said, ‘no.’”“He said, ‘In Oklahoma, where I used to live, there were Bent Trees that the Indians would bend over when the trees were small and tie them to the ground, to point the direction the tribe was moving at the time.’”“I contacted a lady at the Alabama Historical Society who told me there were bent trees along the top of Lookout Mountain and Little River Canyon where our farm is. When we found out this information, we decided to change the name of the farm to Bent Tree Farms.”When it comes to music Teddy plays by ear and has written hundreds of songs. He has co-written many of the Alabama hits -- "How Do I Fall In Love," "Why Lady Why," "My Home's In Alabama," "Fallin' Again," "Give Me One More Shot," "Sad Lookin' Moon," to name a few. He's also the founder and president of Creative Cafe.Teddy was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in November 2005 along with his partners in Alabama. As part of his acceptance speech Teddy remarked, “Being put into the Country Music Hall of Fame is the greatest achievement of Alabama's career. I am moved and honored to be in the elite company of my heroes.”One of Teddy’s favorite career memories was the night ACMA presented Alabama with "The Entertainer Of The Year Award." That was a dream come true for him and the band. Teddy enjoys reading fan mail, especially "from the young fans" and wants all their fans to "Turn other people on to our music." When asked if he had any thoughts for the fans, Teddy says, "I would like to extend many thanks for your support over the years and I hope that we can always put out a piece of product that will make the fans proud of us. WEBSITE Close Randy Yeuell Owen was born at The Guest’s Clinic in Fort Payne, Alabama on December 13, 1949. Randy was raised with his two younger sisters in a frame farmhouse near Adamsburg, Alabama in DeKalb County, very close by to Lookout Mountain. Randy is married with three children. After graduating from Fort Payne High School, Randy attended Jacksonville State University. Randy’s hobbies include watching sports of all kinds, writing short stories, and composing poetry. In the kitchen, Randy also prefers to eat vegetables, home-raised meats, and home cooking. When not playing with Alabama, Randy enjoys listening to The Eagles, Anne Murray, and Ronnie Milsap.When not touring with Alabama, Randy says he enjoys being alone with immediate family and most importantly, away from the telephone. While on the job, he strums a smooth and steady rhythm guitar and sings most of the solo vocals on the group's hits. He has played music since the age of 6 and has been playing with Alabama for 28 years. Randy plays by ear and says that he doesn't know how many songs he has written but jokes that "some of them have been recorded on the albums."Before and during his early music career, Randy took jobs laying brick, painting, farming, and hanging sheet rock. He says his long range goals are "To help my family achieve a gentle way of living and to be known as friendly to the fans and have a good reputation with fellow musicians.”His favorite career memory is winning both the ACM and CMA Entertainers of the Year for three years in a row. When asked if there was anything he wanted of the fans, Randy asked "I want the fans to enjoy themselves and feel they've gotten their money's worth from our concerts and records. Also, I want them to understand that they are the most important people in our lives." Randy said that if he could only tell his fans one thing, it would be "I love and appreciate all of you.” WEBSITE Close Born and reared in Fort Payne, Alabama, at the foot of Lookout Mountain, Jeff has been playing lead guitar and keyboards in bands since the age of thirteen.Securing a broadcast license only three days after his 14th birthday, Jeff went to work as a disc jockey at a local radio station. The "Broadcast Bug" had gotten into Jeff's blood and later resulted in him owning radio and TV stations. After graduating from Fort Payne High School, Jeff received a degree in Electronic Technology from Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, Alabama and was named “Outstanding Alumni” by the American Association of Community Colleges. Jeff says that radio combines two of his favorite things, music and electronics.In 1985, Jeff, along with Albert Lee and Steve Morse were named the top three guitarists by Guitar Player Magazine's Reader Poll. Jeff plays electrifying lead guitar, and all of those "hot licks" on the fiddle you hear are Jeff, too. Between the guitar and fiddle you would think Jeff stays pretty busy. Well, 'Mr. Energy' has been deemed the "workhorse" of the group AND also plays keyboards, bass and mandolin. In his time off the road and in addition to music, Jeff enjoys coming to Fort Payne to work on electronics projects, go bass fishing, watch TV, and work in his recording studio, Cook Sound Studios.One of Jeff’s lifelong dreams has come true with the construction of Cook Sound Studios. The studio is a way for Jeff to help other musicians share their music with others, just as Alabama has had the opportunity to do. In Jeff's words, "This area (DeKalb County) has it's share of talented musicians and now the opportunity is there for each of them to cut demos, records, etc. at an affordable price, plus it's nice to share your dreams with others."He married former Delta flight attendant, Lisa Williams, on June 9, 1995. They live in "The Castle," their home atop Lookout Mountain overlooking Fort Payne. “The Castle" was the very first project of Jeff's construction company BassBuilders. They now spend a lot of time on Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Since the Governor of Alabama gave Jeff a lifetime appointment as "Alabama State Fishing Ambassador,” Jeff says "With a title like State Fishing Ambassador, I feel like I need to live on a lake." They have no children but are quite content with their two Shelty dogs, BooBoo and Blazer, which they refer to as "the furry boys.” The Governor also proclaimed August 27th as Jeff Cook Day in the State of AlabamaOne of Jeff's favorite cities is Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he, with Alabama, spent seven summers playing their music for various crowds. His favorite states, outside of Alabama of course, are Florida and parts of California. Jeff says he has been playing music since "Three days before dirt."Since Alabama left the road in 2004, Jeff did not miss a beat forming the Allstar Goodtime Band (AGB). Jeff and this eight piece band have several CD's out which include several number one songs on the Independent charts. "Having a horn section has enabled us to widen the scope of our music" Jeff says.Jeff's message to the fans is "Thank you for all of your support of ALABAMA-- AIN'T WE HAVIN' FUN NOW!"Keep your eyes and ears open for Alabama and the Jeff Cook and the Allstar Goodtime Band! WEBSITE Close Dec18,2020 POSTPONED - Global Event Center at Winstar World Casino and Resort Thackerville, OK Info POSTPONED - New date to be announced soon Feb22,2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels at Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN Info Tickets ON SALE NOW Mar27,2021 Intrust Bank Arena Wichita, KS Info Tickets With Very Special Friends The Beach BoysDue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s July 31, 2020 show is being rescheduled to March 27, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Apr7,2021 Fox Theatre Detroit Detroit, MI Info Tickets Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s October 23, 2020 show is being rescheduled to April 7, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date. Apr8,2021 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, IN Info Tickets Support TBADue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s October 15, 2020 show is being rescheduled to April 8, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Apr24,2021 Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC Info Tickets Support TBAALABAMA's July 10, 2020 show at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC has been rescheduled for April 24, 2021.The postponement is due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. We want to look after the well-being of all concert attendees, venue staff and personnel, band and crew, and all involved in the show. We appreciate your understanding.All tickets for the prior date will be honored at the new show date.May14,2021 Columbus Civic Center Columbus, GA Info Tickets with John Michael MontgomeryDue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s September 18, 2020 show is being rescheduled to May 14, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Read MoreMay15,2021 Donald L Tucker Civic Center Tallahassee, FL Info Tickets Support TBADue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s September 17, 2020 show is being rescheduled to May 15, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Jun4,2021 Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheatre Moorhead, MN Info Tickets For the health of the patrons, staff, and the wellbeing all, ALABAMA’s 50th Anniversary Tour at Bluestem Amphitheater scheduled for Saturday, June 6th, 2020, has been rescheduled.. The new date June 4, 2021. Any tickets purchased will be honored for the new show date. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope that you continue to take care of yourself and each other! If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Tickets300 at [email protected] or 866-300-8300.Jun5,2021 Mystic Amphitheater Prior Lake, MN Info Tickets Following the guidance of public health officials regarding COVID-19 the ALABAMA outdoor concert originally scheduled for June 5, 2020 has been rescheduled to June 5, 2021. Jun11,2021 Hertz Arena Estero, FL Info Tickets Support TBADue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s August 22,2020 show is being rescheduled to June 11, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Jun12,2021 Savannah Civic Center - Martin Luther King Jr. Arena Savannah, GA Info Tickets Support TBADue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s August 21,2020 show is being rescheduled to June 12, 2021. Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Jul2,2021 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN Info Tickets with Very Special Guest Martina McBrideALABAMA's July 17, 2020 concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TNis being postponed; the show will now take place on July 2, 2021.The postponement is due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. We want to look after the well-being of all concert attendees, venue staff and personnel, band and crew, and all involved in the show. We appreciate your understanding.Tickets previously purchased for the July 17, 2020 performance and the originally scheduled November 20, 2019 performance will be honored at the rescheduled date on July 2, 2021.Jul3,2021 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN Info Tickets with Very Special Guest Martina McBrideALABAMA's July 18, 2020 concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TNis being postponed; the show will now take place on July 3, 2021.The postponement is due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. We want to look after the well-being of all concert attendees, venue staff and personnel, band and crew, and all involved in the show. We appreciate your understanding!Tickets perviously purchased for the performance will be honored at the rescheduled date on July 3, 2021.Jul23,2021 Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza Wilkes-Barre, PA Info Tickets Support TBAALABAMA’S show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre, PA scheduled for Fridah, October 2, 2020 has been postponed to the new date of Friday, July 23, 2021. Any tickets purchased will be honored for the new show date. Jul24,2021 Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Salisbury, MD Info Tickets Support TBAALABAMA’S show at Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, MD scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2020 has been postponed to the new date of Saturday, July 24, 2021. Any tickets purchased will be honored for the new show date.Aug7,2021 Oak Mountain Amphitheatre Pelham, AL Info Tickets Support TBAAlabama at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre has been rescheduled to August 7th, 2021. Your ticket will be honored for the new date or if you can’t make it, you’ll be able to request a refund. Ticket holders will be emailed directly with details.Aug13,2021 Spectrum Center Charlotte, NC Info Tickets Support TBADue to public health concerns related to COVID-19 and in accordance with current state regulations, ALABAMA’s July 11, 2020 show in Charlotte, NC at the Spectrum Center has been rescheduled for August 13, 2021.Please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date.Aug14,2021 Thunder Valley Amphitheatre Bristol, TN Info Tickets Support TBAALABAMA’S show at Thunder Valley Amphitheatre in Bristol, TN scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020 has been postponed to the new date of Saturday, August 14, 2021. Any tickets purchased will be honored for the new show date.Aug27,2021 Coliseum at Alliant Energy Center Madison, WI Info Tickets Support TBAThis is a rescheduled date. The original concert date was October 15, 2020.Aug28,2021 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI Info Tickets Support TBAThis is the rescheduled date.This show has been rescheduled from October 24, 2020 to August 28, 2021 View All Dates 1980's×Close 1980 Cash Box New Vocal Group Of The Year - SinglesCash Box New Vocal Group Of The Year - Albums 1981 Country Music AssociationVocal Group Of The Year Country Music AssociationInstrumental Group Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicVocal Group Of The Year Billboard New Group Of The Year Radio & Records Group Of The Year Radio & Records Album Of The Year - "Feels So Right" Cashbox Top Vocal Group Of The Year - Singles Cashbox Top Vocal Group Of The Year - Albums Cashbox Top Group - Singles National Association Of Record Merchandisers Gift Of Music Award Best Selling Country Album by Group -"Feels So Right" 1982 Country Music AssociationEntertainer Of The Year Country Music AssociationVocal Group Of The Year Country Music AssociationInstrumental Group Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicGroup Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicAlbum Of The Year - 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"The Closer You Get" Academy Of Country MusicEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicVocal Group Of The Year American Music Award Favorite Country Group Billboard Overall Top Artist Billboard Overall Top Group Billboard Top Album Artist Billboard Top Album Group Billboard Top Album "Mountain Music" Radio & RecordsPerformer Of The Year Radio & RecordsAlbum Of The Year - "The Closer You Get" US Magazine Award Favorite Country Group Radio & RecordsPerformer Of The Year Radio & RecordsAlbum Of The Year - "The Closer You Get" US Magazine Award Favorite Country GroupCashbox Programmers Choice AwardsGroup Of The Year Cashbox Programmers Choice AwardsAlbum Of The Year CashboxSingle Of The Year CashboxGroup Of The Year CashboxVocal Group Of The Year - Singles CashboxVocal Group Of The Year - Albums National Association Of Record Merchandisers Gift Of Music Award Best Selling Country Album by Group -The Closer You Get" Music City NewsBand Of The Year Music City NewsVocal Group Of The Year 1984 Grammy Award "The Closer You Get" Country Music AssociationEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicVocal Group Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicAlbum Of The Year "The Closer You Get" American Music Award Group Of The Year American Music Award Country Album Of The Year "The Closer You Get American Music Award Favorite Video - 'Dixieland Delight" Billboard Overall Top Country Artist - Albums and Singles Billboard Overall Top Country Group - Albums and Singles BillboardTop Album Group BillboardTop Album Artist BillboardTop Singles Group Billboard Bill Williams Artist Of The Year Radio & RecordsPerformer Of The Year Radio & RecordsAlbum Of The Year "Roll On" Cashbox CountrySingles Award - Vocal Group Cashbox CountryAlbum Award - Vocal Group Cashbox Top 50 Country Album #1 "Roll On" National Association Of Record Merchandisers Gift Of Music Award Best Selling Country Album by Group "Roll On" Music City NewsBand Of The Year Music City NewsAlbum Of The Year "The Closer You Get" 1985 Academy Of Country MusicEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicVocal Group Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicAlbum Of The Year "Roll On" American Music AwardCountry Group Of The Year BillboardTop Artist for Singles and Albums BillboardTop Group for Singles and Albums BillboardTop Singles Artist BillboardTop Group for Singles BillboardTop Group for Albums Radio & RecordsPerformers Of Tile Year Radio & RecordsGroup Of The Year Radio & RecordsPerformer Of The Year (readers) Radio & RecordsBest Group Radio & RecordsAlbum Of The Year "Roll On" Radio & RecordsBest Album CashboxProgrammers Choice Award Cashbox #1 Group Cashbox #1 Album National Association Of Record Merchandisers Gift Of Music Award Best Selling Country Album by Group -"40 Hr. Week" Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Country Group 1986 Academy Of Country MusicEntertainer Of The Year Academy Of Country MusicVocal Group Of The Year American Music Award Country Group Of The Year American Music Award Country Album Of The Year "40 Hr. Week" Billboard Top Overall Vocal Group - Singles and Albums Billboard Top Overall Album ArtistBillboard Top Overall Album Group Cashbox Entertainer Of The Year Cashbox AlbumGroup Of The Year National Association Of Record Merchandisers Gift Of Music Award Best Selling Country Album By Group -"Greatest Hits" 1987 Peoples Choice Favorite Musical Group Bob Hope Humanitarian Award For Public Service Work and Contributions Involving Children American Music AwardsBest Country Group American Music AwardsBest Country Video American Music AwardsBest Country Album "Greatest Hits" Ampex Golden Reel Award "The Touch" CashboxCountry Vocal Group Of The YearAlabama Music Hall Of Fame Governor's Sustaining Achievement Award For Popular Music National Association For Campus Activities Favorite Country Music Performer 1988 American Music Awards Favorite Country Group Alabama Music Hall Of Fame Distinguished Service Award Ampex Golden Reel Award "Just Us" National Association For Campus Activities Vocal Group Of The Year 1989 Academy Of Country MusicArtist Of The Decade American Music AwardFavorite Country Group Broadcast Music Inc.Song Of The Year "Fallin' Again" BMGGlobal Achievement Award CashboxArtist Of The Decade CashboxEntertainer Of The Year Billboard Country Artist of the 80'sClose 1990's×Close 1990 Country Radio Broadcasters Humanitarian Award Playboy Top Group/Country Award Playboy Country Album Of The Year "Southern Star" Highest Grossing Country Music Show Riverside Centroplex - Baton Rouge, LA 1O~4-90 Prince Matchabelli National Hero Award Music Alabama Music Hall of Fame Service Award American Music Award Country Group of the Year 1991 Playboy Top Country Group American Music Award Favorite Country Group 1992 Top 10 C.M.T.Video Award - "I'm In A Hurry" American Music Award Favorite Country Group 1993 Alabama Music Hall of Fame Life Work Award For Performing Achievement The People's Choice Favorite Musical Group American Music Awards Favorite Country Group 1994 American Music Awards Favorite Country Group 1995 American Music Awards Favorite Country Group 1997 American Music Awards Favorite Country Band or Duo 1998 Cammy Awards - Beach Music Song of the Year - "Dancin' Shaggin' on the Boulevard Entertainment Radio Network - Best Group or Duo American Music Awards - Favorite Country Group Hollywood Walk of Fame 1999 American Music Awards - Favorite Country Group R.I.A.A. - Country Group of the CenturyClose 2000's×Close 2000 TNN Awards - Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award BMI President's Award 2002 Country Weekly, Fan Favorite Award, Favorite Group 2003 American Music Awards Show - Award of Merit Academy of Country Music Pioneer Award American Music Awards - Favorite Country Group Auburn University International Quality of Life Award Spirit of Alabama medal USO Rising Star Award Pentagon 9/11 Medallion 2004 Country Radio Broadcasters Career Achievement Award USO-Metropolitan Washington Merit Award 2005 ACM 40th Anniversary Award of MeritCountry Music Hall Of Fame 2012 National Assocation of Talent Director HonorsAmerican Country Awards Hitmaker Award 2015 ACM Career Achievement AwardGuinness World Record for Most Consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards for the Academy of Country MusicClose Alabama Headquarters is home to the Alabama Museum, Alabama Warehouse, Alabama's Promotion & Production Offices and the Alabama Fan Club Membership offices.Visit our newly remodeled, state of the art museum, featuring over 50 years of music memorabilia. From the early days in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to the Country Music Hall of Fame, people of all ages enjoy this experience the story of ALABAMA's history. Our museum includes many personal items, videos, pictures, awards and gifts from other artists, never before seen in public until now.Alabama headquarters is located in Fort Payne, AL at 101 Glenn Boulevard SW near the intersection of State Hwy 35 & U.S. Hwy. 11 and less than a mile off I-59, Exit 218.Hours of operation:Tues - Sat: 9am-5pm (with museum closing one hour prior to store closing)Sun: 1pm-5pm (with museum closing one hour prior to store closing)We're closed on Mondays and we're also closed for major holidays so please check before traveling long distances.Admission is $10.00 per person.Group rates, Senior and Military discounts available.Call 256-845-1646 for more information.We welcome you to come into the Fan Club Museum and gift shop, there is no charge to browse and we enjoy meeting our fans! The merchandise we offer changes with each time of the season and with each album release. Some of the merchandise includes: pencils, pens, photos, hatpins, T-shirts, caps, jackets and the list goes on.You can also become an official Fan Club Member for $35 annually. You will receive a membership package which includes: T-shirt, Bumper Sticker, Membership Card, 10% discount on in-store, non-sale merchandise and access to presale information on upcoming events, including Fan Appreciation Weekend and concerts. You can join online, in person or over the phone. Scroll to the bottom of this page to JOIN TODAY!Payments for anything can be cash, check, money order, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. If you have questions, please call the Fan Club at 256-845-1646 or email [email protected]. Join Fan Club

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