Alabama

Alabama Updates Sound for ‘Southern Drawl,’ First New Album in a Decade

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Alabama Updates Sound for ‘Southern Drawl,’ First New Album in a Decade
Iconic country band Alabama is ready with the first album of original songs in over a decade, Southern Drawl. Since their 2001 release, country music went through some changes, and the band admits they updates their sound to match. Or as guitarist Jeff Cook described it: “Country music when we took our ‘vacation’ is not Read More

Keith Urban Debuts Fuse at Number One

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban Debuts Fuse at Number One
New albums on this week’s Top Country Albums Chart according to Billboard. Keith Urban’s highly anticipated new album debuted at number one on the charts, while Cheryl Crow hit the charts with her album Feels Like Home at number three.   Billboard Country Albums Chart: September 19, 2013 1. Fuse -Keith Urban 2. Crash My Read More

George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church Added to George Jones Tribute Show

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church Added to George Jones Tribute Show
Many top country stars were already on the bill of the sold-out George Jones tribute show on November 22, and now Nancy Jones is excited to announce the addition of George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Reba McEntire, and Alabama to the all-star lineup. Read more in the press release: “I am thrilled Read More

Luke Bryan Still Smiling, Shimmying & Shaking In The Top Ten

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Luke Bryan Still Smiling, Shimmying & Shaking In The Top Ten
Luke Bryan fans rejoice! Luke continues his hold on the number one Country Album again this week, AND his Tailgates & Tanlines album rounds out the top five! Blake Shelton climbs up to the number to spot, making him the biggest chart gainer this week, while Alabama slipped two spots to number four.   Billboard Read More

Luke Bryan With Top Country Album; Alabama & Friends Debuts At Number Two

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Luke Bryan With Top Country Album; Alabama & Friends Debuts At Number Two
Luke Bryan hangs on to the number one spot on the Country Music Albums Chart again this week, making this his third week at the number one spot. Country super group, Alabama, debuts their new album Alabama & Friends , at number two, proving that they still have what it takes to make a mark Read More

Luke Bryan Releases His Much Anticipated Fourth Studio Album

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Luke Bryan Releases His Much Anticipated Fourth Studio Album
I’m betting that a lot of country music fans made sure to stop at their local music retailer on Tuesday at some point, either that, or they went straight to iTunes, possible at Midnight, to download the latest album from Luke Bryan. I did make a point to look for it on Tuesday afternoon, but Read More

Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen, Will Jennings, Layng Martine Jr to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen, Will Jennings, Layng Martine Jr to Join Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation announced the 2013 inductees. Jeffrey Steele, Randy Owen (of Alabama), Will Jennings, and Layng Martine Jr will join the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October. The four hitmakers will be inducted during the 43rd Annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October Read More

New Music: Alabama to release Alabama & Friends August 27

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music: Alabama to release Alabama & Friends August 27
Alabama fan’s, take note! Their brand new album will hit stores on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Alabama & Friends, a tribute album celebrating the bands influential 40 year career, joins the legendary band with many of today’s hottest country acts including Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and others. Each artist Read More

Photo Release: Alabama and Special Guest Luke Bryan Rock the Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Photo Release: Alabama and Special Guest Luke Bryan Rock the Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL
Last week, Alabama added a surprise to their live show. On Friday, July 5, the legendary band brought out country superstar Luke Bryan for an unforgettable performance of ‘Love In the First Degree.’ It was one of those special nights they will remember for a long time to come. Despite a downpour of rain all Read More

Blake Shelton, Ronnie Dunn and Alison Krauss Lead Billboard Charts

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Blake Shelton, Ronnie Dunn and Alison Krauss Lead Billboard Charts
Blake Shelton‘s ‘Honey Bee’ leads this week’s Billboard Country Songs chart. Taylor Swift‘s ‘Mean’ goes to #2, and Keith Urban‘s ‘Without You’ sits at #3. The Band Perry have another solid hit with ‘You Lie’, at #4, and Justin Moore reaches the Top 5 with ‘If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away’, now at #5. Brad Read More