Alabama Tour Tickets | 2025

Fort Payne legends Alabama bring harmony-rich country and Southern rock across five decades of hits—from “Tennessee River” and “Dixieland Delight” to “Song of the South.” Expect sing-along anthems, fiddle fireworks, and timeless storytelling. Secure your Alabama concert tickets.
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What to Expect at a Alabama Tour Concert
Alabama’s live show is a career-spanning celebration, pairing three-part harmonies and a road-tough band with crowd-fueled choruses.
- Classic open with “Tennessee River” rolling into a string of early No. 1s.
- Fiddle-front showcase during “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band).”
- ’80s pillars—“The Closer You Get,” “Love in the First Degree,” and “Feels So Right.”
- Story moments that nod to Fort Payne roots and The Bowery era.
- “Song of the South” and “Dixieland Delight” as room-wide sing-alongs.
- Inspirational hush for “Angels Among Us.”
- Instrumental detour on “Orange Blossom Special” at select shows.
- Randy Owen’s lead vocal out front; rich harmony stack with Teddy Gentry.
- Main-set surge on “Mountain Music,” with encore favorites rotating.
- A tasteful salute to band legacy and decades of touring milestones.
The Most Popular Songs of Alabama
- “Tennessee River” (1980): Their first RCA single and first No. 1—an opening-night staple that defined the Alabama sound.
- “Love in the First Degree” (1981): Country-pop crossover hit with a sleek melody and airtight harmonies.
- “Feels So Right” (1981): Silky, slow-burn ballad that became a signature radio favorite.
- “Mountain Music” (1982): Bluegrass-meets-Southern-rock mash—often the show’s barnstorming climax.
- “Dixieland Delight” (1983): Country-rock breeze built for mass sing-alongs and college-football lore.
- “The Closer You Get” (1983): Polished, synth-tinged country that marked their pop peak.
- “Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)” (1984): Trucker’s anthem with family-at-home stakes and an indelible hook.
- “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)” (1984): A brisk, fiddle-forward romp—an Alabama calling card.
- “Song of the South” (1988): Depression-era narrative turned No. 1 that roars live.
- “Angels Among Us” (1993): Uplifting ballad that’s become a communal, lights-up moment.
The Most Popular Alabama Video
“Song of the South” is Alabama’s most-viewed official clip on their channel. Directed by Steve Boyle, the video intercuts black-and-white Depression-era imagery—President Roosevelt newsreels, work scenes, and small-town streets—with band shots, then blooms into color on the soaring chorus. Released in 1988, it underlines the song’s resilient, populist theme and remains a live-show pillar.
Alabama Bio & Rise to Fame
Alabama — Fort Payne cousins who turned bar-band grit into record-setting, arena-scale country.
- Origins: formed in Fort Payne, Alabama (1969); core trio—Randy Owen (lead vocals/guitar) and cousin Teddy Gentry (bass/vocals) with cousin Jeff Cook (lead guitar/fiddle/keys).
- Bowery years: seven summers as the Myrtle Beach house band honed their harmony-driven sound before the RCA deal.
- Breakthrough: “Tennessee River” (1980) launched a historic No. 1 streak through the ’80s.
- Signature blend: country with Southern rock, bluegrass, and pop textures that broadened country’s band format.
- Awards: first group to win CMA Entertainer of the Year (1982–84); Country Music Hall of Fame inductees (2005); Musicians Hall of Fame (2019).
- Catalog landmarks: Feels So Right (1981), Mountain Music (1982), The Closer You Get… (1983), Roll On (1984).
- June Jam: the band’s Fort Payne benefit festival drew tens of thousands annually and was revived in 2023.
- Today: touring anchored by Owen and Gentry continuing the legacy after Jeff Cook’s passing in 2022.
- Live identity: stacked harmonies, fiddle spotlights, and communal choruses on era-defining hits.
Fascinating Insights About Alabama’s Tours
Recent routing and setlists trace a fan-service arc: early No. 1s up front, story songs mid-set, and a sprint to a nostalgic, big-chorus finish.
- The 2025 Live in Concert 25 Tour launched April 17 in Phoenix with rotating openers like Lee Greenwood and Jamey Johnson.
- Opening sequence at 2025 shows commonly starts with “Tennessee River,” then “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas…”.
- Mid-set staples include “Song of the South,” “Love in the First Degree,” and “Angels Among Us.”
- An instrumental “Orange Blossom Special” fiddle workout appears at select 2025 dates.
- Average recent setlists point to “Mountain Music” as the main-set closer, with encore slots rotating.
- “I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)” has featured in encores on modern tours.
- Alabama revived their Fort Payne charity festival June Jam in 2023, continuing the tradition alongside tour dates.
- In August 2025, longtime drummer Mark Herndon made a surprise onstage cameo during the Huntsville encore.
- The 2024 Roll On II North America tour set up the 2025 run with arena, fair, and festival plays.
- Setlist data shows durable placement of ’80s No. 1s, balancing power ballads with bar-band grit.
Alabama Ticket Buying Tips
These steps help you land quality seats at fair prices for high-demand legacy shows.
- Start with the official website and venue pages for on-sale times and verified links.
- Join artist/venue newsletters or SMS lists for presale codes and early windows.
- Compare primary listings across dates/sections before considering verified resale.
- In arenas, target mid-floor center or front-mezzanine for vocals and full-stage view.
- Look for VIP or early-entry options on select dates if proximity matters.
- Use seating maps to avoid sightline obstructions and align with the FOH mix position.
- Set price alerts—inventory can refresh as production holds release near show week.
- Budget all-in costs (fees, parking, travel, merch) before checkout.
- Purchase only from reputable sellers; avoid unverified social listings.
- Confirm venue policies (bags, entry times, accessibility) the week of the show.
Alabama’s Concert Testimonials
Fans celebrate the harmony blend, fiddle punch, and a wall of sing-along hits that define an Alabama night.
- “Fifty years of hits and not a dull minute.” — Attendee, Nashville
- “‘Dixieland Delight’ turned the crowd into a choir.” — Attendee, Birmingham
- “The fiddle break brought the house down.” — Attendee, Dallas
- “Ballads like ‘Feels So Right’ still give chills.” — Attendee, Chicago
- “Pure joy hearing ‘Song of the South’ live.” — Attendee, Phoenix
- “Tight band, crystal-clear vocals—classic Alabama.” — Attendee, Charlotte
- “‘Angels Among Us’ was a lights-up moment.” — Attendee, Seattle
- “They closed with ‘Mountain Music’—electric.” — Attendee, St. Louis
- “A masterclass in country harmonies.” — Attendee, Atlanta
- “Every chorus felt like home.” — Attendee, Kansas City