Songs that mention Alabama are close to our hearts, from hardcore rock anthems to wistful folk ballads. So many great tunes have lyrics that mention the state, such as Alan Jackson’s “Midnight in ...

Country legend Hank Williams has many enduring and influential songs to his credit, from “Hey, Good Lookin’” to “Honky Tonk Blues” “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” Now the Alabama native is earning new ...

When Roger Murrah co-wrote “High Cotton,” he wasn’t just writing a country hit—he was telling the story of his childhood in Athens, Alabama. Recorded by Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama, “High ...

Very few Americans would have trouble recognizing the opening notes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” And when they do recognize it, they typically “turn it up,” as the singer ...