Alabama made a generous donation while performing recently in Kentucky. The country music supergroup gave $25,000 towards flood relief efforts in The Bluegrass State, after extensive flooding last month caused at least 37 fatalities, and extensive building and property damage.

Alabama members Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry spoke out about their donation, which was given to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, through Alabama’s own non-profit, their June Jam Foundation. The donation was made on August 6, during Alabama’s performance at The Barnyard Venue in Sharpsburg, Kentucky.

“With all the devastation caused by the floods in eastern Kentucky, this is a very emotional time,” says Owen. “Alabama wanted to offer help in a small way.”

“We hurt for the loss of life and destruction caused by the floods in Kentucky,” adds Gentry. “Hopefully these funds can help the families, farmers and businesses that were affected. They are in our prayers.”

Alabama has spent much of the last year on the road, after embarking on their 50th Anniversary Tour in 2021, which was postponed in 2019 over health concerns with Owen, followed by postponing again in 2020 due to COVID-19.

“We are very thankful that we can play our music for our loyal fans of the past 50 years and introduce our songs to a new third and fourth generation of new fans,” Owen sid at the time. “We have rehearsed an all-new show that we are having fun performing, but you never know, we might even take requests from time to time. There’s nothing like the roar of the crowd, and we can’t wait to get back on the road.”

The Voice winner Jake Hoot opened for Alabama’s Kentucky show, performing a cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain” during his set.

Alabama is continuing on the road over the next several months, with shows in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Florida and more. Find tour dates here.

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