Alabama is a country music band from Fort Payne, Alabama that was started in 1969 but did not get a recording contract until 1977. Alabama began by singing for tips around Myrtle Beach before going on to sell millions of records. They were among the first successful country groups since the mid-1970s, thanks to their blend of contemporary and traditional country and southern rock. On July 4-93 they opened a $7-million, 2,200-seat theater, located in Barefoot Landing-Myrtle Beach South Carolina. The members of Alabama are: - Randy Owen (vocals and rhythm guitar) - Teddy Gentry, (vocals and bass guitar) - Jeff Cook (lead guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin) - Mark Herndon (drums and percussion) Along with the Oak Ridge Boys and the Statler Brothers, Alabama is recognized as having paved the way for today's top country groups, including Diamond Rio, Lonestar and Rascal Flatts.
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If It Ain't Dixie Lyrics

Alabama

Oh I love those Colorado Rockies
And that big starry Montana sky
And the lights of San Francisco
On a California night
Enjoyed those ballgames in Chicago
On those windy afternoons
It’s a big beautiful country
But I’m never home too soon
If it ain’t Dixie, it won’t do

If it ain’t Dixie it don’t feel quite like home
My southern blood runs deep and true
I’ve had good times
North of the line
I’ve got a lot of good friends too
But if it ain’t Dixie, it won’t do
It won’t do

When the leaves turn in New England
I love the chill that’s in the air
I’ve walked the New York City sidewalks
Had a big time in Times Square
But now my wheels are rollin’ southward
And heaven’s comin’ into view
Home-sweet-home is Alabama
That’s what I look forward to

If it ain’t Dixie it don’t feel quite like home
My southern blood runs deep and true
I’ve had good times
North of the line
I’ve got a lot of good friends too
If it ain’t Dixie, it won’t do
It won’t do

If it ain’t Dixie
Oh no, Oh no-whoah

Now my wheels are rollin’ southward
And heaven’s comin’ into view
Home-sweet-home is Alabama
That’s what I look forward to

Y’all come to Dixie…