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Celebrating its 50th year since becoming a band, Alabama can still be caught performing at venues of all sizes and locations. Alabama is a country act whose style is described as soft, Southern and gospel. The band's first breakout song was Tennessee River from the album
My Home's in Alabama
. Thereafter, the band had a string of 21 hits, including Love in the First Degree from the album
Feels So Right
, Mountain Music from the album
Mountain Music
and Dixieland Delight from the album
The Closer You Get
. The band's sound was mostly influenced by other country music artists, including Merle Haggard. Alabama was one of the very first bands to receive a large amount of radio airplay. Attending an Alabama concert is like taking a tour of Tennessee. Plus, you will be witnessing the trio who changed everything for country music artists. From playing at The Bowery, a bar in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for tips and word of mouth to celebrating a milestone most musical artists do not reach, Alabama has come a long way.
''In a span of 50 years, you might not end the way you begin. However, Alabama never forgot its roots. The band began from humble beginnings. Once it was offered a contract with a major music label, the band paved the way for others in the genre. On this special milestone, the band is celebrating something truly special. In the beginning, the group focused on country music. Rock and pop sounds were added later. In the 1980s, the band added elements of rock concerts to its performances. It helped Alabama to reach markets beyond country audiences. It also helped with the group's popularity. When demand for the band slowed in the 1990s, Alabama still released hit singles. The group disbanded in 2003; however, in 2010, Alabama began to collaborate and produce reunion tours. Now, 50 years later, the group is showing audiences that it still has the magic that caught the eye of the music industry.'
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'The members of the band are Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook. Past members have included Mark Herndon, Jackie Owen and Rick Scott as well as Bennett Vartanian. Owen handles the lead vocals and plays the rhythm guitar. Gentry handles the back vocals and plays the bass. Cook takes care of the lead guitar, fiddle and keyboards. All three men are cousins.'
'During an Alabama tour, you can expect the band to play its hits. The top five songs the group most often performs at appearances are Mountain Magic, If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band), Tennessee River, Born Country and Feels So Right.'
'Chances are good that the Alabama tour will be coming to a city near you. The band will be making appearances in Bristol, Tenn., Grand Rapids, Mich., and Baltimore, among other spots.'
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Alabama is on tour in 2019. The band is celebrating its 50th anniversary and sharing it with the fans. Stops include the
Bridgestone Arena
in Nashville,
Spectrum Center
in Charlotte, N.C., and
Fox Theater
in Detroit.
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Other bands that have a similar country sound to Alabama are
The Oak Ridge Boys
and
Brooks & Dunn
. If you are interested in solo country acts, you might consider checking out Charlie Daniels,
George Strait
or Alan Jackson.
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