Nashville, TN — Country music’s most enduring harmony is taking one final bow. At 76 and 75, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry — the two voices who built the soul of Alabama — have announced their 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour, a heartfelt and historic farewell that promises to blend memory, music, and deep gratitude in every city it touches.
The announcement came beneath the glowing chandeliers of the Ryman Auditorium, the “Mother Church of Country Music,” where countless legends once stood. As the lights dimmed to a warm amber hue, Randy removed his hat, paused for a long moment, and let emotion fill the silence before saying softly,
“It’s not the end of Alabama — it’s just the last ride home.”
Those words hung in the air like a benediction. For over five decades, Alabama has been more than a band — it’s been a bridge between generations, carrying the stories of small-town life, faith, and family into arenas around the world. From the dirt roads of Fort Payne, Alabama, to the sold-out stadiums of Nashville, Dallas, and Denver, their music defined the heart of American country.
The 25-city tour will serve as both a celebration and a goodbye, retracing the band’s remarkable journey. Fans can expect to hear the timeless classics — “Mountain Music,” “Dixieland Delight,” “Song of the South,” “Feels So Right” — alongside rare deep cuts, acoustic tributes, and special guest performances from artists inspired by Alabama’s legacy.
With tears in his eyes, Teddy Gentry added quietly,
“We started this together, and we’ll finish it the same way — with the music that made us who we are.”
Every show on the “One Last Ride” Tour will be a chapter of reflection — a moment to honor Jeff Cook, their late brother in harmony, whose memory continues to guide them. Behind every note and every chorus will be the spirit of a band that changed the face of country music forever.
For fans, this isn’t just a farewell. It’s a pilgrimage — a chance to stand beneath the lights one last time, to sing those songs that once played on every porch, every truck radio, every dance hall in America.
And as Randy Owen concluded, his voice trembling but strong:
“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.
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