Randy Owen

For over twenty-five years Randy Owen was the front man and lead vocalist of Alabama, one of the most prolific groups in the history of music and the biggest country music group of all time. The band has had twenty-one gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums, forty-two number-one singles, and has sold more than 73 million albums. Alabama has received more than 150 industry awards, including eight country music Entertainer of the Year honors, two Grammys, two People’s Choice Awards, and their very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They were named the Artist of the Decade by the Academy of Country Music in 1989 and Country Group of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In November 2005, Randy and his Alabama band mates received Country Music’s highest honor when they were inducted into The Country Music Hall of Fame. Randy’s first solo album, One on One, is being released in November 2008 concurrent with the publication of this book.

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American/Pop Culture

Born Country

How Faith, Family, and Music Brought Me Home

Talking Points

Randy Owen is a household name to millions of country music fans. His is the only son of devout Christians who were poor country share-croppers, but they lived a full and rich life grounded in faith and music. As a member of one of the most successful country bands, Owens can speak about a modest early life and the success of his adulthood.

Description

An inspirational story about how a poor country boy became a country music hero to millions of fans, this book reveals never before shared material about Randy Owen’s close relationship with his father, his troubled teen years, and how his down-home country roots kept him grounded. Each chapter begins with Randy’s lyrics to an Alabama song that sets up the stories of his life, instantly connecting readers with their favorite songs and the man behind the music.

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