Alabama

Country on the River 2015 began with a bang on Thursday (Aug. 6). The bands were rockin' and the crowd was all smiles on Day 1 of the three-day country music festival in Prairie du Chien, Wis.

The last time Alabama put original music out, the country genre looked a little different, and the band itself did too. Now 14 years later, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook are slated to release a brand new album, Southern Drawl.

The debate over the Confederate flag has re-ignited in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Charleston, S.C.

The Academy of Country Music has announced the 2015 ACM Awards winners in a number of categories that won't be presented onscreen during the televised broadcast.

This year the Country Cares arm of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's fundraising celebrates its 26th year. Randy Owen has been the face of a platform that has included hundreds of country radio stations and raised over $600 million dollars. He says he has a successor in mind, and a goal to hit before he steps away.

Alabama may be one of the most iconic country acts of the past 40 years, but they're still surprised by their famous fans! On the heels of releasing their 'Alabama & Friends at the Ryman' live CD and DVD package, the legendary trio still can't believe they are influential as they truly are.

Day One of the 2014 CMA Fest at Nashville's LP Field kicked off swimmingly on Thursday (June 5).

For the first time in 19 years, Alabama is performing at the CMA Music Festival. They'll kick of the June 5 show at LP Field.

Controversy over SeaWorld has been rocking the boat both socially and in country music, and while some artists have declined to play at the park's events, others are on the other side of the pool.

A 2008 lawsuit between Alabama and drummer Mark Herndon revealed that Herndon was just a paid employee of the band, not a fourth official member of the group. Recently, Randy Owen explained why he was still such a visible part of Alabama, which included appearances on many album covers.