They’re Not JUST Playing CCMF!
When I first got into this whole country music disc jockey business in Texas, in 1990, there were a couple of absolutes: 1. You HAD to play George Strait AT…
When I first got into this whole country music disc jockey business in Texas, in 1990, there were a couple of absolutes:
1. You HAD to play George Strait AT LEAST once an hour
2. Any song that Alabama released was going to number one
Alabama ONLY had 40 number one songs (and depending on the chart you believe-as many as 21 in a row). You can try to argue successful groups in country music all you want, but the second one mentions "Alabama," the discussion is over.
They are the one, that's the list.
We'd already announced that the legendary group was playing CCMF coming up this summer, but now they've released plans for an official "50th Anniversary Tour" in 2019.
It will kick off on January 10th and feature Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, Oak Ridge Boys, Restless Heart, Chris Janson, Tracy Lawrence and Exile on select dates.
HOW GREAT IS THAT?!
The first concert Debbie EVER attended as a little girl was Alabama. As for me, when it comes to a personal Alabama memory, it's a song.
I think everyone has a favorite Alabama song, I've had a hard choice between four. What makes a song great for me is that when I hear them, vivid memories pop into mind. So, my choice came down to "Fallin' Again," "You've Got The Touch," "There's No Way," and this one.
"Then Again" was a single off their "Greatest Hits II" and reminds me of another time, when I was another person, with another girl. Her memory used to make me upset, but now it makes me smile. I wonder where she is now...
Here are the dates announced, but I've got a feeling there might be more added.
Jan. 10 – Detroit, Mich. @ The Fox Theatre (w/ Chris Janson)
Jan. 11 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse (w/ Restless Heart)
Jan. 19 – Atlantic City, N.J. @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Jan. 20 – Albany, N.Y. @ Times Union Center (w/ Exile)
Feb. 14 – San Antonio, Texas @ San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Feb. 15 – New Orleans, La. @ Smoothie King Center (w/ Tracy Lawrence)
Feb. 28 – Plant City, Fla. @ Florida Strawberry Festival
March 1 – St. Augustine, Fla. @ The St. Augustine Amphitheatre
March 14 – Salem, Va. @ Salem Civic Center (w/ The Oak Ridge Boys)
March 15 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ PPG Paints Arena (w/ Tracy Lawrence)
March 22 – Springfield, Mo. @ JQH Arena (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
March 23 – North Little Rock, Ark. @ Verizon Arena (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 5 – Greensboro, N.C. @ Greensboro Coliseum (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 6 – Charlottesville, Va. @ John Paul Jones Arena (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 12 – Wilkes-Barre, Pa. @ Mohegan Sun Arena (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 13 – Hartford, Conn. @ XL Center (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 26 – Providence, R.I. @ Dunkin' Donuts Center (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
April 27 – State College, Pa. @ Bryce Jordan Center (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
May 31 – Cedar Rapids, Iowa. @ U.S. Cellular Center
June 1 – La Cygne, Kan. @ Tumbleweed
June 6 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. @ Carolina Country Music Festival
June 7 – Macon, Ga. @ Macon Centreplex Coliseum (w/ The Marshall Tucker Band)
June 13 - 16 – Grand Junction, Colo. @ Country Jam (performance date TBA)
June 15 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Maverik Center
June 26 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ Target Center (w/ The Charlie Daniels Band)
June 27 – Oshkosh, Wisc. @ Country USA
Sept 14 – Peoria, Ill. @ Tailgate N' Tallboys
