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Nashville, TN — Country music’s most beloved harmony is taking its final curtain call. At 76 and 75, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry — the legendary voices at the heart of Alabama — have announced their 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour, a moving and historic farewell designed to weave together memories, music, and gratitude in every city it touches.
The news was shared beneath the shimmering chandeliers of the Ryman Auditorium, the hallowed “Mother Church of Country Music,” where generations of icons have stood before. As the lights dimmed to a soft amber glow, Randy removed his hat, paused in silence, and with emotion thick in his voice, whispered:
“It’s not the end of Alabama — it’s just the last ride home.”
His words lingered in the air like a prayer. For more than five decades, Alabama has been more than just a band — it’s been a soundtrack to American life, carrying stories of small towns, faith, and family to stages around the world. From Fort Payne’s dusty backroads to sold-out arenas in Nashville, Dallas, and Denver, their music has defined the heart and soul of country.
The 25-city tour will be both a celebration and a farewell, retracing the band’s extraordinary journey. Fans can expect to hear the classics — “Mountain Music,” “Dixieland Delight,” “Song of the South,” “Feels So Right” — alongside rare deep cuts, stripped-down acoustic moments, and special guest appearances from artists who grew up inspired by Alabama’s legacy.
Fighting back tears, Teddy Gentry added softly:
“We started this together, and we’ll finish it the same way — with the music that made us who we are.”
Each night on the “One Last Ride” Tour will honor not just the fans, but also their late brother in harmony, Jeff Cook, whose spirit continues to guide every chord and chorus.
For their audience, this isn’t merely a concert series — it’s a pilgrimage. One last chance to stand beneath the lights, to sing the songs that echoed from porches and truck radios, filling every dance hall across America.
And as Randy Owen closed the announcement, his voice both trembling and steady, he said:
“Every night will be a thank you — for the miles, the memories, and the love that carried us all this way.”
This isn’t an ending.
It’s a homecoming —
the sound of Alabama riding gently into eternity.