With arena rock aesthetics and pure mountain songs, Alabama tapped a mother lode of a fan base with a country rock sound.
Singers Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry were actually raised in Alabama, on opposing cotton farms residing on Lookout Mountain.
Singers Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry grew up singing in the same Sunday church choir together. The cousins were six years old.
Long before they went by their current moniker, Alabama was called Wildcountry. They changed their name in 1977.
From 1980 to 1987, Alabama had a run of 21 singles that all hit No. 1 on the country music charts. Find all your favorite Alabama ringtones and Alabama realtones below.