‘CMT Giants: Alabama’

‘CMT Giants’ gathers the best of country music to honor Alabama, country music’s first band.
‘CMT Giants: Alabama’
The star-studded troupe from Alabama. (L–R) Mark Herndon, Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook from their 1982 album "Mountain Music." Internet Archive. Public Domain
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On Aug. 15, 2024, the legendary country music band Alabama will be honored by the “CMT Giants” TV series during a special event. Airing exclusively on CMT, the evening will feature guest appearances by some of country’s biggest artists, including Blake Shelton and Jamey Johnson.
The two-hour-long special will include live music and speeches that pay tribute to Alabama, one of the genre’s most impactful bands.

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