How Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Sweet Home Alabama' Inspired Kid Rock's No. 1 Hit 34 Years Later

Fifty-two years ago, the iconic '70s rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released "Sweet Home Alabama," a song that went on to become an ...
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Remember When Alabama Scored Their First No. 1 Hit Back in 1980?

In 1980, Alabama released My Home’s In Alabama, their first project on a major record label. Joined by drummer Mark Herndon, the record includes “I Wanna Come Over” and the album’s title track, both ...
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Alabama singer who gave iconic studio early hit has died: 'Will never be forgotten'

Jimmy Hughes reportedly cut his silky expressive vocals for 1964 R&B ballad “Steal Away” in just one take. The song became a top 20 smash. Recorded at now-legendary FAME Studios, “Steal Away” was one ...