Two years ago this week, Home Free performed with Alabama, singing “Christmas in Dixie,” as part of their Warmest Winter holiday special, The group recently shared footage from that performance, in honor of the late Jeff Cook, who passed away on November 7, after a ten-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. “It was two years ago this week that we had…
Old Dominion honored Alabama, and the late Jeff Cook, when accepting their trophy for Vocal Group of the Year at the CMA Awards. The five-man group spoke more about Alabama’s influence backstage, and why they felt it was important to celebrate Alabama and their legacy, during their own acceptance speech. “Alabama is a big part of all of our childhood,…
Alabama‘s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry are mourning the loss of their fellow founding member, Jeff Cook. Cook passed away on November 7, after battling Parkinson’s disease for ten years. Cook formed Alabama with Owen and Gentry in 1969, and continued to perform with them until the disease’s progression forced him off the road in 2018. “He lived to…
Tributes are pouring in for Alabama ‘s Jeff Cook, who passed away on November 7, after a ten-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Cook founded Alabama in 1969, along with Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, and continued touring and performing with the award-winning trio until 2018. “So sad to hear of the passing of Jeff Cook,” Jason Aldean said. “I spent…
Alabama is mourning the loss of one of their own. The country music supergroup’s co-founder Jeff Cook has passed away. Cook was 73 years old when he died on November 7, at his beach home in Destin, Florida, surrounded by his family and close friends. The news comes ten years after Cook was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Cook was…
Jason Aldean just released his first-ever Christmas song, and it honors one of his musical heroes. The Georgia native released “Christmas in Dixie,” a cover of one of Alabama‘s classic holiday songs. “The band Alabama has been really influential on my career, so it’s cool to get to give a nod to my musical heroes with the first Christmas…
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…
Alabama‘s Randy Owen is mourning the loss of his mother. Martha Alice Teague Owen was 90 years old when she passed away, following a brief illness, on Thursday, June 2. The news was first announced on social media. “Randy’s mother, Martha Owen, left for Heaven this morning,” a statement reads. “We will miss her greatly but we rejoice in…
The country music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Tom T. Hall, known as “The Storyteller,” passed away on August 20. Hall was 85 years old when he died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Hall, best known for writing “Harper Valley PTA,” which became a major hit for Jeannie C. Riley, had several hits…
It’s a big, big weekend for Jake Hoot. The Season 17 winner of The Voice dropped his new single, “Night Left,” on Friday, July 23, and will celebrate the occasion with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Two days later, on Sunday, July 25, Hoot will return once again to open for Alabama, this time at the…
