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Owen spends some time with three St. Jude kids during his annual visit
to Memphis Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund-raising organization. |
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Randy Owen presents John Croyle and Big Oak Ranch with a check for $38200.00 resulting from the June 2006 June Jam Songwriters Showcase. Fan Appreciation Weekend will begin June 8th with the tickets for this year's songwriter event are scheduled to go on sale Thursday, March 1st at 8:00am (Central Standard Time). Tickets are only available by phone order (800-557-8223) through the Alabama Fan Club and the event, as always, is open to the general public. click here for more information The 2007 June Jam Showcase will be followed by The Randy Owen Celebrity Golf Tournament on June 9th (for tickets or team plans call 1-800-548-4256). Alabama Fan Appreciation Day will be held at the Alabama Fan Club and Museum June 10th. A current Alabama Fan Club membership is required for admission. |
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Randy recieves a plaque honoring Alabama's first ever debut at #1 from Joe Galante and the staff at RCA Records Nashville for Alabama's "Songs of Inspiration" |
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 Randy at Masterphonics Studio in Nashville laying down vocals for an upcoming Gene Autry Tribute CD |
 Session engineer Jason Lefan, Randy and executive producer for Rainy Day Records Joe Johnston prepare the final mix. The CD will be out in 2007 to honor Gene's 100th birthday. |
 Jeff backstage at a recent Heartland concert appearance |
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 Teddy's granddaughters Lexi, Jessie and Emma join the boys onstage for a singalong version of "Jesus Loves Me" |
 Randy, Teddy and Larry lead the crowd in Christmas carols during the annual Christmas For Kids gift give away at the Alabama Fan Club and Museum in Fort Payne this past December 2nd |
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Alabama
- Songs of Inspiration is the Country
Music Hall of Fame band's first new album in over five years, the first
since the band's farewell tour wrapped up in October 2004, and the first
album with inspirational content in the group's history. Included are
classics like "Rock of Ages," "How Great Thou Art," "The Old Rugged
Cross," "Amazing Grace," "His Eye Is On The Sparrow," "In The Garden"
and more. The enduring Christmas classic "Silent Night" was also recorded for the album.Says Randy, "We recorded two Christmas albums, but we never cut that song. It fit the project, and it's beautiful!" |
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 John Croyle and two of his young ladies backstage with Jeff, Randy and Teddy (photo by Kevin Lamb) |
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Alabama
thanks their fans for responding to our recent polling requests. The
overwhelming majority requested no change in Fan Appreciation Weekend. Your song selections for the upcoming cd of Inspirational and Faith based music were carefully considered and a considerable selection of those requests were added to the project. |
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 The group Alabama arrives for the Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and are greeted by Director Kyle Young (center). photo by: John Partipilo |
 Alabama receives their Hall of Fame Medallions from Jo Walker Meador (also presented by Frances Preston) during ceremonies Sunday May 7,2006. photo by: John Partipilo |
 Randy Owen and Alabama share a laugh during Randy's introduction of long time friend, supporter, and promoter George Moffat from Variety Attractions photo by: John Partipilo |
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The
above photos are courtesy the
tennessean.com where you can read the entire write-up about last
nights spectacular Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony. And,
yes, the band got to speak as long as they wanted and completed their
acceptance remarks. Click here to view The Tennessean's slide show of the evening. |
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 Jeff and producer Harold Shedd |
 Jeff and Lisa Cook |
 Jeff and fellow Hall of Famers Eddie Arnold and Glenn Campbell |
 Hall of Fame members Jeff and Charlie Louvin |
 Randy visits with Barbara Mandrell at Nashville's Ocean Way Studios where he recorded the Mandrell hit "Years". The song will be featured on a Barbara Mandrell Tribute CD which will be released on the BNA Records label later this year. A number of Nashville's top artists will also be included on the tribute recording. |
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 Jeff
Cook, John Anderson and Carl Carr backstage at the Suwanee River Jam |
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& Glenn perform for the Helen DiStefano Breast Cancer Foundation |
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While
in Nashville Randy joined Florida native and RCA artist Jake Owen at
Nashville's Tracking Room Studio for a duet recording of "Thank
Dixie" which will appear on Jake's debut CD. The recording is scheduled
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The
music of Alabama has been compiled into a 51 track three-disc box set
including a 52 page color booklet and has been released on the RCA/Legacy
label, Livin' Lovin' Rockin': The 25th Anniversary Collection includes nine previously unreleased live tracks including the original concert medley "That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine\ Suppertime\ Teach Your Children\ Don't It Make You Want To Go Home"and rowdy live versions of "Tartop" and "Vacation", as well as original classics like "Feels So Right," "Old Flame" and "Lady Down on Love." This is the first comprehensive look at a 25 year career that sold over 66 million records. alabamagear.com is now offering this collection for the special price of $31.95 (SMRP $39.98) |
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Randy
hosted a Songwriter's Showcase culimnating the 16th Annual Radio Training
Seminar for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 2006 Country
Cares/Radio Cares Radiothon preparations |
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Jeff Cook and Redstone Arsenal Commanding Gen. James
Pillsbury were the grand marshals for the 24th annual Stars on the River
boat parade of lights on January 7th at Huntsville's Dittos Landing.
This year's theme was "Tribute to Heroic Spirit," honoring
military and community leaders involved in the various conflicts around
the world and the recent hurricane disasters. (pictured: L-R Gen. Pillsbury and Family, Lisa and Jeff Cook) |
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Country
Music Hall of Fame: Read
what Randy and Teddy were going to say |
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Airborne Helicopter pilot 1st Lt. Jennifer Leidel joins the band onstage
in Little Rock, AR
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Legendary Concert Promoter Keith (Short Man) Fowler joins Alabama on-stage in Greensboro, NC (6/5/2004) as Randy calls him up to take a bow during the American Farewell Tour's final North Carolina show. Short Man and his company, Fowler Promotions, have produced more than 1500 Alabama concerts, many more than any other concert promotion entity. |
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Alabama
named one of 2004's inductees at Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Sharon, Pennsylvania |
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Janis Jones gets the thrill of a lifetime when Randy spots her in Friday's audience during The American Farewell Tour Concert in Biloxi MS
Janis was attending her 350th Alabama concert. |
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USO
of Metropolitan Washington Presents Alabama with the 2004 Merit Award at the USO-Metro Annual Awards Dinner Arlington, VA, March 23, 2004 read more... |
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On Saturday, March 13,
2004, Alabama returned to the concert stage with
their American Farewell Tour performance at the Leon Civic Center
in Tallahassee, FL. (more
pictures) Specialist Sparkman’s unit was activated December 26, 2002, and served a year in Iraq. The unit has been involved in policing Baghdad since major war operations ceased and returned home to Tallahassee in February, 2004. Alabama acknowledged the efforts of Specialist Sparkman and the others who have served our country in combat. On March 23, 2004, Alabama will receive the USO of Metropolitan Washington 2004 Merit Award for the group’s distinguished dedication and support of the men and women of the United States military. Randy and Spec. Sparkman |
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Radio Broadcasters, Inc.
Recognizes Alabama with Year 2004 Career Achievement Award On Tuesday, March 2, 2004 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB), presenters of the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS), honored RCA super group Alabama with the Country Radio Broadcasters Career Achievement Award as part of their annual Country Music DJ Hall of Fame ceremonies at Nashville's Renaissance Hotel. more... |
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