Randy Owen’s mother, Martha Owen, passed away on June 2, 2022, at the age of 90. Back in 2001, for a special Mother’s Day feature, the Alabama frontman sat down with his mom for a heartfelt conversation with Kathy Kemp of The Birmingham News. The resulting story, published on May 13, 2001, carried the fitting headline: “Close Enough to Perfect: Fame hasn’t uprooted Randy Owen from things that matter — like his mom.” It offered readers a warm glimpse into their close bond and the values that kept Owen grounded despite his musical success.
Introduction: Randy Owen and the Woman Behind the Music: A Mother’s Day Tribute to Martha...