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Our Dixieland Delight: Alabama kicks off 50th Anniversary Tour
By Marla Jones Managing Editor
originally named Wildcountry. In 1977, the group changed their name to Alabama. In the early 1980s, the band had over 27 number one hits, seven multi-platinum albums and received numerous awards. Alabama's first single on RCA Records, "Tennessee River”, began a streak of 21 number one singles, including " Love in the First Degree” (1981), "Mountain Music" (1982), "Dixieland Delight" (1983), and Song of the South (1988). Alabama changed the face of country music and have received over 300 awards for their talents, including being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. In 2019, the group
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NASHVILLE, Ala.-- Alabama’s 50th Anniversary Tour will kick off this weekend, July 2-3 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The tour, which was delayed due to COVID-19, will cover nearly 30 concerts through 2022. Special guest for the kickoff concert will be Martinia McBride. Several other musicians and bands will join the boys from Fort Payne throughout the tour including Travis Tritt, Tracy Lawrence, Sara Evans, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Beach Boys. In 1969, cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook founded the band, Photo was provided by Alabama Fan Club
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Jackson County Celebrates the 4th!
Celebrate your Independence in DeKalb
By Marla Jones Managing Editor
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- DeKalb County has some great places for you to enjoy the great outdoors if you decide not to travel during the Fourth of July long weekend. There is no shortage of parks including Desoto State Park, Desoto Falls, Bucks Pocket and Little River Canyon and Sylvania Public Lake, to name a few. Several towns and Cities have planned events to help you enjoy the Independence Weekend! THE CITY OF FORT PAYNE Independence Day Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 1 at the Fort Payne Sports Complex. The Complex is located at 101 45th Street NE. The Boys in the Band, a Alabama tribute band, will be the entertainment for the evening. Fireworks will begin at dark.
Photo was provided by Kevin Terrell of SoFly
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala.-- More than 47 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday weekend according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). If you choose to avoid the traffic and crowds, there are a multitude of things to do in Jackson County. Sarah Stahl, Director of Marketing & Tourism for the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce, shared the Community Happenings in Jackson County to help you plan your Independence Day Holiday. Starting Friday, July 2nd through Sunday, July 4th there are quite a few ways to celebrate Independence Day – All Weekend Long! • Friday, July 2nd Section Pharmacy is hosting their “Pharm Phamily” Summer movie night! Stop by starting at 8PM to watch Captain America – Civil War with a firework show immediately following the FREE movie. Follow them on Facebook for more details - https://www.facebook.com/
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