It seems music magic has been repeatedly made in Alabama’s Muscle Shoals, but there is one nearby story that does not often get told: the story of the man who made Elvis Presley. According to the Encylopedia of Alabama, on January 5, 1923, Samuel Cornelius Phillips was born as one of eight children to two […]

Today, only about 330 drive-ins still exist nationwide, and fortunately more than a handful of them are in Alabama. These outdoor cinema venues offer a memorable experience the whole family can enjoy. Find a location below and plan your perfect night beneath the stars. Blue Moon Drive-In Theater On U.S. Highway 43 between Winfield and […]

ATMORE, AL: The City of Atmore and Main Street Atmore are thrilled to announce that American Idol runner-up Will Moseley will perform live during Main Street Atmore’s ‘First Thursday’ event on August 1 from 7–9 p.m. The concert is free of charge and will take place in Atmore’s entertainment district at Boxcar Willie, located at […]

A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for the second annual FOOD+Culture Festival, highlighting the […]

A boy from Montgomery, Alabama earned the coveted “Golden Buzzer” on Tuesday night’s airing of NBC’s America’s Got Talent and will automatically advance in the competition. Reid Wilson, 14, received the honor from judge Howie Mandel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNQEZ099NbI “I was bowled over because I was surprised,” said Howie. “I got surprised first of all because you’re […]

Country music legend Hank Williams’ 101st birthday is quickly approaching. The Hank Williams Museum announced Monday that on September 14 it will host a concert at Troy University’s Davis Theater in Montgomery beginning at 3 p.m. The headlining act will be the Malpass Brothers. “Though he died at just 29 years of age, Hank left […]

Sweet Trails Alabama is a collaborative initiative to create Alabama’s first statewide trail plan through efforts on state, regional, and local levels. The Public Draft of the Sweet Trails Alabama (Statewide Trails) Plan has recently been released. The plan, to be completed this summer, will identify a trail network spanning a large portion of the state. […]

Rock the Country, a music festival with stops all over the South, is coming to The Grounds in Mobile June 21-22. As a limited time promotional, the festival is offering general admission single day passes for $50 plus fees when customers enter the code, “SUMMER” while purchasing a ticket. Single day passes without the code […]

Ground was officially broken last week on a new amphitheater for Birmingham at an event with city leaders and development partners excited for the vision to become a reality. On track to host its opening act about one year from now, the amphitheater will be the anchor for The Star Uptown, a mixed-use development on […]

The June Jam XVIII music festival hosted by legendary country group “Alabama” drew thousands of fans from across the nation to Fort Payne on Saturday, but it also attracted a decidedly more influential and political set of attendees, as well. Many politicos have noted the rising political influence of the north Alabama region of the […]

The Birmingham Amphitheater hasn’t even been built yet, but the Magic City is already buzzing with excitement over the new venue. On Monday, a groundbreaking ceremony for the facility was held by the owner of the venue, the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). Michael Keel, Chairman of the BJCC, spoke at the event. “This new […]

June Jam, the annual charity benefit concert hosted by the band Alabama, has announced perhaps its most star-studded lineup ever. The Fort Payne natives will be joined on stage by Grammy-winning country group Shenandoah, former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks, “God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood, and Old Dominion, the reigning Academy of Country […]

The arrest numbers from the annual Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores, Alabama show that police were busy during the three-day music festival. According to data published by WKRG 5, there were 94 total arrests at the event this year, down from last year’s figure of 107. The vast majority of arrests at this years event […]

The wait is over. South Star, Huntsville’s newest music mega-fest, has released its much anticipated set list  Many of the performers attending are household names. Others may not be as well known, but in many cases their performances rival some of the event’s more prominent acts. According to South Star, the full list of musicians […]

Get ready Alabama, a new music festival that is being hailed as one of the largest in the South is coming to Huntsville this fall. The event is set to take place at the city’s sprawling John Hunt Park complex and, according to promoters, will feature “nostalgic pop and rock anthems.” The festival has been […]

Award-winning singer and songwriter Riley Greene got some exciting news recently. The Jacksonville native was selected to be the Grand Marshal of the 14th Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. As part of his duties, Green will give drivers the order to “Start Your Engines!” Country music star Riley Green named Grand Marshal for Children’s […]

An Auburn student nailed a 94-foot full length of the court putt to win a free Toyota at the local dealership. Connor Boyle nailed the tremendous putt, which spanned from one baseline all the way to the other end of the court, during the timeout promotion that Auburn has been running all season. He is […]

A massive party is about to sweep across the South this summer. A seven-stop tour from the producers of the blockbuster Rock The South festival will make its way to Mobile, Alabama on June 21 and 22 in what will become another annual staple for country music: Rock The Country – a festival for the […]

Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a man of many talents. Tagovailoa, who is a noted ukulele player and also played the guitar for the Manning brothers on a Monday Night Football broadcast this past season, was on stage out in Las Vegas playing the guitar for legendary country singer Darius Rucker. Anyways, here’s […]

Tuscaloosa had a very special visitor this week, with supermodel Kendall Jenner visiting the town as a part of a promotion of her 818 tequila brand. Just got margs with Kendall Jenner at @innisfreettown 🪩 pic.twitter.com/e1rMT2UgkO — sierra 💞 (@omgilysierra) February 6, 2024 Five days ago, the popular Tuscaloosa bar Innisfree teased a “huge secret” […]

Country music lost one of its biggest stars on Monday night as Oklahoma native Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62. Keith had been battling stomach cancer, having made the announcement of his illness back in 2022. Keith rose to fame in the 1990s after relocating from Oklahoma, where he worked in the […]

WWE’s SmackDown came to Legacy Arena in Birmingham on Friday night and was met with a surprise appearance by former WWE superstar Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The shock was met with the revelation that The Rock will face off against Roman Reigns for the main event at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia coming up in April. […]

It was announced this week that the Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ would be ending after 30 years on the air. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey have been bringing listeners laughter, tears, faith, sports commentary, and everything in between since 1994. But how did the two get their start before bringing a show seen […]

After three decades of laughter, authenticity, perspective, personality and community, the iconic radio duo Rick & Bubba announced that 2024 will be final year of their trademark show. Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey first teamed up in 1994. Now, after 30 years together, they announced their Alabama-based ‘Rick and Bubba Show’ will be coming […]