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Alabama Named Best Country Band of All Time

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:08 +0000

The last hour of voting during the finals of March Bandness was frenzied, to say the least. Thousands of fans of Alabama and the Charlie Daniels Band cast a ballot in the waning minutes. The boys from Fort Payne, Ala. were trailing until the end, when they surged ahead and took the title of Best Country Band of All Time.

What is the Only State That Bans the Home Brewing of Beer?

Rob Banks — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:35:33 +0000

How dare they! Rule #1: Thou shall not stop man from making his own beer. I wish they would make that a law. Alabama is the only state in the United States to ban the home brewing of beer. Why, exactly? “I think we’ve got enough folks walking around drunk,” says Rep. Berry Forte, D-Eufaula. [...]

Hostage Situation In Alabama Ends With Child Safe

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:12:52 +0000

The nearly week long hostage situation in Alabama involving a five-year-old boy has finally come to an end. According to officials in Alabama, the boy has been recovered safely by officers. His kidnapper, Jimmy Lee Dykes, was killed, when authorities stormed his underground bunker. The boy was taken from a school bus last week, [...]

Listen to a New Version of Alabama's 'Angels Among Us,' Remixed in Light of the Connecticut School Shooting

Michael Scott — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:57:32 +0000

As we all try to make sense out of the Connecticut school shooting tragedy – not that I think any of us ever will be able to – we all look for things to help us cope. I put together this quick mix of 'Angels Among Us' by Alabama for you, in hopes it can help you deal with this traumatic event

Lawnmowing Redneck Style! [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:35:58 +0000

It’s being called “redneck lawnmowing”, but I thing it’s brilliant. Imagine not having to mow your lawn again. A family in Alabama has come up with a way to do just that! Watch exactly how they went about it right here….. The Redneck Lawnmower – Watch More Funny Videos

Country Flashback: Lionel Richie & Alabama "Deep River Woman" [VIDEO]

John La Mond — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Lionel Richie is soon to release a country album, but he is no stranger to country music. Lionel scored his first top 10 single on the Billboard Country Singles Chart in 1987 with a song he wrote called, “Deep River Woman”. Country supergroup Alabama provided the beautiful harmony vocals on this track. We played this [...]

Alabama Is My Feature Artist On Wide Open Country

John La Mond — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:00:47 +0000

You would be hard pressed to find another country group that has had the impact on country music that Alabama has. A lot of people refer to them as country’s first “supergroup”. They have sold more records and have had more hits than any other country group out there. No one else even comes close. [...]

Country Quickie: Taylor Swift is 22, CMT Honors Tonight

Josh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:52:27 +0000

Today Taylor Swift celebrates her 22nd birthday. I checked all of the prep sites and there is no word on how she’s going to celebrate, but when it leaks….we will have it. Also celebrating a birthday today….. is John Anderson (57) and Alabama’s Randy Owen (62). The CMT Artist of the Year special airs tonight [...]

Today In Country Music History: Alabama Goes For Three

Brett Alan — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:10:05 +0000

With the CMA’s quickly approaching, it’s kind of weird to think that it’s been almost 30 years since Alabama won their very first Entertainer Of The Year Award from the CMA. They also won 2 other awards that year… It was October 10th, 1982 and Alabama had just released their “Mountain Music” CD which had the [...]

Which Would You Choose…Church? Or Jail?

Brett Alan — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:00:11 +0000

There’s a new program that a community is trying to implement in Alabama that gives first time misdemeanor offenders a choice. They can either go to jail and pay a fine or they can go to church every Sunday for an entire year. It’s on hold right now as legal officials are reviewing it. But if [...]

Today In Country Music History: Songwriter Gary Baker Is Born

Brett Alan — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:15:39 +0000

Happy 59th birthday goes out today to Gary Baker. You may be scratching your head trying to figure out who he is. But I'm sure you know his music. He's a guy who was born right here in Niagara Falls, NY. Gary is most well known for a song that he wrote for John Michael Montgomery called, "I Swear." It was also recorded by pop group All-4-One.

Alabama Back On Tour?

Clay Moden — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:22:19 +0000

The last time I saw Alabama was at Melody Fair in North Tonawanda. The last time I saw Randy Owen was at our Taste Of Country. Not to be critical of randy on his own. But, it just wasn't the same. As the old cliche goes, it was like bread without butter or pepper without salt. Looks like the boys from Ft. Payne have decided to do a little reunion tour.

Dog Crawls Home On Two Broken Legs [Video]

Brett Alan — Sat, 28 May 2011 02:31:40 +0000

Picture this. A tornado slams into your house and takes your pet dog with it. When the dust settles you search for your dog but can't seem to find him anywhere. Just about the time you decide to give up, you come back home only to find him sitting on your front doorstep waiting for you.

Brad Paisley's 5 Best Country Duets [VIDEO]

Staff — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:33:12 +0000

Brad Paisley's newest record, This is Country Music, plays like a country rock mix tape curated and orchestrated by Paisley himself. It's packed with guest appearances from the likes of coiffed guitar acrobat Marty Stuart, classic rock crooner Don Henley and, of course, Paisley's go-to duet partner these days, Carrie Underwood. Plus, Clint Eastwood whistles the melody to the instrumental 'Eastwood.' If that sounds like the most awesome thing ever, well, what can we say?

Not that it's anything new for the 'Celebrity' singer - he's put together some great collaborations in his day. Check out our list of the five best Paisley duets of all time, and when you're done reading, head over to our Facebook page to enter for your chance to win a trip to West Palm Beach to see Paisley in concert - and meet him backstage.

Brad Paisley Donates Money To Tornado Victims

Brett Alan — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:16:56 +0000

When Brad Paisley wrote the song, “Old Alabama” he meant for it to be a tribute to the band “Alabama.” He never expected that it would be as timely as it was. But now he’s using the song to raise money for the victims of the recent tornadoes in Alabama. Tuesday night Brad Paisley joined Alabama [...]

A Day In The Country: Taylor Swift Hits The Big Time…Again!

Clay Moden — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:57:11 +0000

You know you’ve made it when you can claim to be a “Cover Girl.” Just a year ago Taylor Swift took that honor! Plus, happy birthday to Randy Travis. He is 52 today. Do you know what his birth name is? Find out here:

A Day In The Country: Alabama's 'There's No Way'

Clay Moden — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:34:34 +0000

No fooling. Here are some of the highlights in country music from April 1st!Alabama’s “There’s No Way” is one of my all time favorites!

Country Music Timeline: Elvis Joins The Army

Brett Alan — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:05:28 +0000

March 24 –We’re 9 months away from Christmas Eve! I think that because we got a second winter, we should get a second Christmas too. Kenny Chesney’s buddy and Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning turns 35 today. Warner Brothers’ character Sylvester The Cat turns 66 today too. He never did get that Tweety Bird. Now on with the country music history…

Friday Night Fight: Brad Paisley vs Taylor Swift

Brett Alan — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:29:26 +0000

Last week Keith Urban became a retired champ on “The Friday Night Fight.” So tonight it’s two brand new songs duking it out. And we’ve got some well known fighters going at it tonight! You heard Brad Paisley talking to the Breakfast Club about his new song, “Old Alabama,” earlier this week and tonight you’re [...]

Brad Paisley Joins The Breakfast Club

Clay Moden — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:40:09 +0000

What a great guy Brad Paisley is. I had a chance to speak to him today on the show. Not only is Brad a busy guy on stage and in the studio, he is also busy on his farm and with his kids! he took time out of his daddy duties to chat with us. [...]