Country music hit songwriter, Alabama native, dead at 70

Walt Aldridge, the country music songwriter from Muscle Shoals, died Wednesday at the age of 70. Aldridge, who wrote or ...

New book explores how tiny Muscle Shoals became a music powerhouse

Rob Bowman’s new book, “Land of a Thousand Sessions," provides definitive history of how Muscle Shoals, Alabama, became a ...

Alabama representation in the Country Music Hall of Fame

Multiple musicians from the State of Alabama are honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame, including: “Country music is, ...

Alabama legends get the spotlight at Country Music Hall of Fame

"Low Rhythm Rising" spotlights Muscle Shoals music artifacts used by the likes of Duane Allman, Aretha Franklin, Wilson ...
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How Willie Nelson and Alabama Dominated the Country Music World in 1982

Willie Nelson is a living legend. Alabama is one of the most successful bands in the history of country music. These are things nearly every fan of the genre knows. However, some may not realize that ...
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Iconic country music band reunites with long estranged former member

Some country music history went down Saturday night at Alabama’s sold-out concert at Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville. On Alabama’s last song of the night, “Mountain Music,” singer/guitarist Randy ...