CMT celebrates legendary band Alabama with star-studded tribute
In a two-hour special, ‘CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA’, the iconic country music band Alabama was honoured in a star-studded tribute that featured once-in-a-lifetime performances and heartfelt tributes from some of the biggest names in the music industry. The event, which aired on CMT, celebrated the band’s storied career, marking their indelible influence on the country music scene.
The evening’s performances included renditions of Alabama’s greatest hits, with Blake Shelton teaming up with Steve Wariner and Kara Britz for a powerful version of ‘Old Flame’, while Brad Paisley delivered a rousing performance of ‘Old Alabama’. Jason Aldean’s rendition of ‘Love in the First Degree’ and Jamey Johnson’s soulful take on ‘Angels Among Us’ also captivated the audience.
Other performances included Little Big Town’s version of ‘The Closer You Get’, Old Dominion’s energetic take on ‘Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)’, and Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan’s duet of ‘Feels So Right’. Sam Hunt rounded off the musical tributes with his version of ‘Song of the South’.
In addition to the musical performances, the special featured appearances by some of Alabama’s long-time friends and fans, including boxing legend Evander Holyfield, country stars Luke Bryan and Martina McBride, and music icons Lionel Richie and Vince Gill. The evening also included exclusive sit-down interviews with Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, reflecting on their remarkable journey in the music industry.
For those who missed the live broadcast, ‘CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA’ is available on CMT VOD starting Friday, 16th August. Fans can also catch encores on CMT, MTV Live, and CMT Music over the coming days, with scheduled airings on Saturday, 17th August, and Sunday, 18th August, among other dates.
This celebration of Alabama’s legacy is not to be missed, offering a rare opportunity to see some of the biggest names in country music honour one of the genre’s most influential bands.
How to Watch:
16th August: Available on CMT VOD
17th August: 12pm/11c on CMT
18th August: 6pm/5c on MTV Live
21st August: 2pm/1c on MTV Live
23rd August: 8pm/7c on MTV Live
24th August: 8pm/7c on CMT Music
25th August: 8pm/7c on CMT Music, 5pm/4c on CMT Music
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