Country-rock stalwarts Alabama have enlisted Old Dominion, Shenandoah, and more for June Jam Xviii, taking place June 1 at the Vfw Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Alabama will close out the day, which will also feature performances from Lee Greenwood, Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery), Mark Willis, Exile, John Berry, Taylor Hicks, the Malpass Brothers, and the Castellows. A special surprise guest — described only as a “hitmaking singer-songwriter” in a press release — will take the stage, too, though obviously no further details were given.
The June Jam Festival returned last year after a 26-year hiatus.
Alabama will close out the day, which will also feature performances from Lee Greenwood, Montgomery Gentry (featuring Eddie Montgomery), Mark Willis, Exile, John Berry, Taylor Hicks, the Malpass Brothers, and the Castellows. A special surprise guest — described only as a “hitmaking singer-songwriter” in a press release — will take the stage, too, though obviously no further details were given.
The June Jam Festival returned last year after a 26-year hiatus.
- 4/2/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Jamey Johnson, Chapel Hart, Jake Owen, Exile, and Randy Travis will all appear at June Jam 2023, Alabama’s long-running charity concert benefiting disaster relief in Alabama. Set for June 3 in Fort Payne, Alabama, it marks the revival of the festival, first held in 1982.
Along with Alabama’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, June Jam includes the Oak Ridge Boys, the Nineties country collective known as the Frontmen, bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent, vocal group Home Free, the Isaacs, and Dee Jee Silver.
Alabama retired in 2004, but reunited in 2011 on the strength...
Along with Alabama’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, June Jam includes the Oak Ridge Boys, the Nineties country collective known as the Frontmen, bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent, vocal group Home Free, the Isaacs, and Dee Jee Silver.
Alabama retired in 2004, but reunited in 2011 on the strength...
- 5/13/2023
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Jeff Cook, the Grammy-winning founding guitarist, keyboardist and fiddler of Alabama — one of the most successful country groups of all time, with had 33 No. 1 country hits, including 21 in a row — died Tuesday at his home in Destin, Fl, a band rep to the Associated Press. He was 73.
Cook had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017.
Born on August 27, 1949, in Fort Payne, Al, Cook co-founded the band as in the early 1970s with his cousins — singer-guitarist Randy Owen and bassist Teddy Gentry — and drummer Bennett Vartanian. The group spent several summers playing in a Myrtle Beach, Sc, bar called The Bowery and renamed Alabama in 1977, the group broke through with “My Home’s in Alabama,” which peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1980. That initial success launched the quartet to superstardom: Its next 21 singles all topped that that chart, save for a 1982 Christmas song.
“More than anything,...
Cook had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017.
Born on August 27, 1949, in Fort Payne, Al, Cook co-founded the band as in the early 1970s with his cousins — singer-guitarist Randy Owen and bassist Teddy Gentry — and drummer Bennett Vartanian. The group spent several summers playing in a Myrtle Beach, Sc, bar called The Bowery and renamed Alabama in 1977, the group broke through with “My Home’s in Alabama,” which peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs in 1980. That initial success launched the quartet to superstardom: Its next 21 singles all topped that that chart, save for a 1982 Christmas song.
“More than anything,...
- 11/9/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Cook, founding member of country music supergroup Alabama, has died at age 73.
The group, which Cook founded alongside cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, confirmed the sad news in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Nov. 8, revealing he’d passed away the previous day.
While Cook’s cause of death was not revealed, the band’s statement did note that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012.
A multi-instrumentalist, Cook contributed lead guitar and fiddle to Alabama, which charted an astounding 36 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including such hits as “Mountain Music”, “Jukebox in My Mind” and “I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)”.
Alabama said goodbye to fans in a farewell tour that began in 2003 and extended until 2004, but reunited in 2011 for a benefit concert after a tornado devastated their home state and band namesake.
That one-off show led the band...
The group, which Cook founded alongside cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, confirmed the sad news in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Nov. 8, revealing he’d passed away the previous day.
While Cook’s cause of death was not revealed, the band’s statement did note that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012.
A multi-instrumentalist, Cook contributed lead guitar and fiddle to Alabama, which charted an astounding 36 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, including such hits as “Mountain Music”, “Jukebox in My Mind” and “I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)”.
Alabama said goodbye to fans in a farewell tour that began in 2003 and extended until 2004, but reunited in 2011 for a benefit concert after a tornado devastated their home state and band namesake.
That one-off show led the band...
- 11/9/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight,” has died. He was 73.
Cook had Parkinson’s disease and disclosed his diagnosis in 2017. He died Tuesday at his home in Destin, Florida, said Don Murry Grubbs, a representative for the band.
Tributes poured in from country stars, including Travis Tritt who called Cook “a great guy and one heckuva bass fisherman,” and Jason Aldean, who tweeted: ” I got a chance to perform with him multiple times over the years and I will never forget it.” Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, added: “Everything he did was rooted in his deep love of music, a love he shared with millions.”
As a guitarist, fiddle player and vocalist, Cook — alongside cousins...
Guitarist Jeff Cook, who co-founded the successful country group Alabama and steered them up the charts with such hits as “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight,” has died. He was 73.
Cook had Parkinson’s disease and disclosed his diagnosis in 2017. He died Tuesday at his home in Destin, Florida, said Don Murry Grubbs, a representative for the band.
Tributes poured in from country stars, including Travis Tritt who called Cook “a great guy and one heckuva bass fisherman,” and Jason Aldean, who tweeted: ” I got a chance to perform with him multiple times over the years and I will never forget it.” Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, added: “Everything he did was rooted in his deep love of music, a love he shared with millions.”
As a guitarist, fiddle player and vocalist, Cook — alongside cousins...
- 11/9/2022
- by Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeff Cook, a founding member and lead guitarist of the country group Alabama, died Tuesday at his vacation home in Destin, Florida, after an extended illness. Cook’s representative confirmed the death. He was 73.
Born Jeffrey Alan Cook on Aug. 27, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama, his teenage musical ambitions would ultimately take him to the top of the country charts multiple times with Alabama classics like “Mountain Music,” “Take Me Down,” “Love in the First Degree,” and “Dixieland Delight.”
With his cousins, singer Randy Owen and bassist Teddy Gentry, Cook formed...
Born Jeffrey Alan Cook on Aug. 27, 1949, in Fort Payne, Alabama, his teenage musical ambitions would ultimately take him to the top of the country charts multiple times with Alabama classics like “Mountain Music,” “Take Me Down,” “Love in the First Degree,” and “Dixieland Delight.”
With his cousins, singer Randy Owen and bassist Teddy Gentry, Cook formed...
- 11/8/2022
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
During a traffic stop in Centre, Alabama on Monday, bassist Teddy Gentry, a founding member of the country group Alabama, was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge.
The 70-year-old musician was only slightly inconvenienced by the detour, spending 30 minutes in the Cherokee County Jail after being booked and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
A spokesperson for the band declined to comment on the arrest to Associated Press, though shared that he was aware of the incident.
Gentry formed Alabama alongside his cousins Randy Owen and Jeff Cook back...
The 70-year-old musician was only slightly inconvenienced by the detour, spending 30 minutes in the Cherokee County Jail after being booked and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
A spokesperson for the band declined to comment on the arrest to Associated Press, though shared that he was aware of the incident.
Gentry formed Alabama alongside his cousins Randy Owen and Jeff Cook back...
- 9/13/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Alabama have been celebrating 50 years together as a band with a tour announced back in 2018. While the pandemic scuttled the 2020 leg of the trek, the “Mountain Music” hitmakers will return to the road next month. The country group of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook announced a new string of dates on Monday.
Beginning next month with a pair of shows on July 2nd and 3rd in Nashville, the tour will visit states like Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Texas and run into 2022. Martina McBride is set to open the Nashville dates,...
Beginning next month with a pair of shows on July 2nd and 3rd in Nashville, the tour will visit states like Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Texas and run into 2022. Martina McBride is set to open the Nashville dates,...
- 6/28/2021
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, which recognizes the contributions of performers, producers and others in rock & roll, country music and beyond, has announced its 2019 class of inductees. Alabama and Steve Wariner represent the country field, in addition to legendary producers Billy Sherrill and Owen Bradley. This year’s inductees, some of whom receive special recognition for specific musical works or other achievements, will be honored with a concert at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 22nd.
In addition to Wariner and Alabama’s Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Randy Owen,...
In addition to Wariner and Alabama’s Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Randy Owen,...
- 7/16/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
Since 1969, pioneering country group Alabama have been delivering an influential brand of high-energy performances that have culminated in numerous Entertainer of the Year honors and membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Now, the trio of Randy Owen, Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry have added nearly 30 additional stops on their current 50th Anniversary Tour, with shows just announced in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Bangor, Maine; Tallahassee, Florida; and Ottawa.
In addition to the Charlie Daniels Band, others appearing on the tour include the Marshall Tucker Band, John Anderson, Restless Heart,...
In addition to the Charlie Daniels Band, others appearing on the tour include the Marshall Tucker Band, John Anderson, Restless Heart,...
- 5/8/2019
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
One of the most influential acts of the last half-century in country music, Alabama will reach that same milestone with their 50th Anniversary Tour, a trek that will keep the trio on the road throughout the new year. Joining the Country Music Hall of Fame members on select dates are Chris Janson, Tracy Lawrence, Restless Heart, Exile, Charlie Daniels Band, the Marshall Tucker Band and the Oak Ridge Boys.
Formed in 1969 in Fort Payne, Alabama, the group played the nearby (now defunct) Canyon Land amusement park on weekends, before making their way to Myrtle Beach,...
Formed in 1969 in Fort Payne, Alabama, the group played the nearby (now defunct) Canyon Land amusement park on weekends, before making their way to Myrtle Beach,...
- 12/17/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
“The Voice” is now down to just 10 artists in contention to win season 15. Two of the coaches — Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton — still have the same three contestants that they brought into this phase of the competition. Each of the other two coaches — Jennifer Hudson and Adam Levine – has lost one of their contenders already. In advance of the Top 10 performing live on December 3, we want to know who you think will win.
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If you haven’t voted yet, weigh in with your pick as to which of these Top 10 artists will be crowned champion of “The Voice” on December 18. Take a look at detailed bios of each of them below and then cast your ballot in our poll at the bottom of this post. And be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorites and...
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If you haven’t voted yet, weigh in with your pick as to which of these Top 10 artists will be crowned champion of “The Voice” on December 18. Take a look at detailed bios of each of them below and then cast your ballot in our poll at the bottom of this post. And be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorites and...
- 12/2/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
During Monday’s live episode of “The Voice” Season 15, Alabama country artist Kirk Jay of Team Blake Shelton performed “One More Day” for America’s votes. Prior to this performance, Kirk sang “Bless the Broken Road” in the blind auditions, “Let It Rain” in the battles and “In Case You Didn’t Know” in the knockouts. Since 24 artists performed live on November 12, there was no time for judges’ comments. Do you think Kirk will advance to the Top 13? Watch “The Voice” live playoff video above and then make your predictions at Gold Derby.
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In his “The Voice” live blog, our recapper Denton Davidson had this to say about the live performance: “Wrapping things up for Team Blake is Kirk Jay with ‘One More Day.’ Every time he sings it takes him about three seconds...
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In his “The Voice” live blog, our recapper Denton Davidson had this to say about the live performance: “Wrapping things up for Team Blake is Kirk Jay with ‘One More Day.’ Every time he sings it takes him about three seconds...
- 11/13/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Blake Shelton has been with the “The Voice” since it began in 2011 and has won six of the previous 14 seasons However, he may have a hard time winning for a lucky seventh time in season 15 with the return of Jennifer Hudson and the addition of Kelly Clarkson to the coaching panel. Our readers say that both those women have strong teams heading into the live round, which kicks off November 12 with all artists in the Top 24 performing.
As with the other three coaches, Shelton had to cut his team of eight down to five during the knockout round that just ended. In addition, he added one more artists to his team when their original coach went with another singer in their knockout.
We have compiled a power ranking of the contestants now on Team Blake Shelton. These would-be winners are listed from best to worst based on: their reception in the knockouts,...
As with the other three coaches, Shelton had to cut his team of eight down to five during the knockout round that just ended. In addition, he added one more artists to his team when their original coach went with another singer in their knockout.
We have compiled a power ranking of the contestants now on Team Blake Shelton. These would-be winners are listed from best to worst based on: their reception in the knockouts,...
- 11/12/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Blake Shelton is hoping for his lucky seventh win as a coach on “The Voice” this fall. He has been a mentor on all 14 previous seasons of the show and has won a whopping six times to date: Jermaine Paul (season 2), Cassadee Pope (season 3), Danielle Bradbery (season 4), Craig Wayne Boyd (Season 7), Sundance Head (season 11) and Chloe Kohanski (season 13). Is winner number seven among the six artists that Shelton is bringing to the live shows that kick off on November 12?
As with the other three coaches, he had to cut his team of eight down to five during the knockout round that just ended. In addition, Shelton added one more artists to his team when their original coach went with another singer in their knockout.
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Which of the six artists now on Team Blake Shelton...
As with the other three coaches, he had to cut his team of eight down to five during the knockout round that just ended. In addition, Shelton added one more artists to his team when their original coach went with another singer in their knockout.
Vote For best artist on each of the other teams: Kelly Clarkson | Jennifer Hudson | Adam Levine
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- 11/8/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The iconic country rock band Alabama will soon be losing one of its founding members. Guitarist and fiddle player Jeff Cook is stepping away from touring with the band due to his struggle with Parkinson’s disease, which he announced publicly for the first time in a video statement for The Tennessean on Tuesday after originally being diagnosed four years ago.
“This disease robs you of your coordination, your balance, and causes tremors,” Cook said in his statement. “For me, this has made it extremely frustrating to try and play guitar, fiddle, or sing. I’ve tried not to burden...
“This disease robs you of your coordination, your balance, and causes tremors,” Cook said in his statement. “For me, this has made it extremely frustrating to try and play guitar, fiddle, or sing. I’ve tried not to burden...
- 4/11/2017
- by Christian Holub
- PEOPLE.com
You'll find shiny trophies and colorful guitars at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's new exhibit honoring Alabama. You'll even see a complete list of their astonishing 32 Billboard No. 1 hits. But one thing is noticeably scarce: their stage wear. Unless you count a pair of grimy, stained sneakers worn - or rather worn out - by bass guitarist Teddy Gentry. Yet those shoes go a long way in telling the story of the Hall of Famers, who soared in the '80s by blazing a Southern rock trail at a time when pop-country ruled the charts. In addition to forging a new sound,...
- 8/24/2016
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
Alabama was on hand at the American Country Awards to receive the Greatest Hits award and to perform a medley of, well, their greatest hits. The medley included "Tennessee River," "If You're GOnna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)" and "Mountain Music."
It made us flashback to being about six years old and listening to Alabama records with our dad. Their 1980s domination of country was incredible and we still love their music. Above, members Jeff Cook, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry receive their Aca guitars.
We'll post video as soon as we have it, it was a terrific performance. The 'Bama boys still got it. And they are going on tour next year! Their "Comeback Tour" kicks off Feb. 28 in Houston. Jeff Cook says in a radio interview, "Alabama's agreed to do 15-20 shows next year, and possibly if that works out, we will...
It made us flashback to being about six years old and listening to Alabama records with our dad. Their 1980s domination of country was incredible and we still love their music. Above, members Jeff Cook, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry receive their Aca guitars.
We'll post video as soon as we have it, it was a terrific performance. The 'Bama boys still got it. And they are going on tour next year! Their "Comeback Tour" kicks off Feb. 28 in Houston. Jeff Cook says in a radio interview, "Alabama's agreed to do 15-20 shows next year, and possibly if that works out, we will...
- 12/6/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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