Fort Payne, AL — One of country music’s most beloved voices is preparing to take his final bow. Randy Owen, the frontman and soul of the legendary band Alabama, has officially announced his 2026 “One Last Ride” Tour — a deeply personal farewell that promises to blend music, memory, and gratitude in one unforgettable journey.
The announcement came in the most fitting of places — the Alabama Fan Appreciation Hall in Owen’s hometown of Fort Payne, where the band’s story began more than fifty years ago. Standing beneath the soft glow of stage lights, Randy paused before speaking, his familiar baritone trembling slightly as he said,
“It’s not goodbye — it’s just the last ride home.”
Those words drew quiet tears from the crowd, many of whom have followed Alabama’s remarkable journey from small-town bar gigs to sold-out stadiums around the world. The tour will travel through 20 U.S. cities, tracing the band’s legendary path and honoring the songs that became anthems of American life — from “Mountain Music” and “Feels So Right” to “Dixieland Delight.”
Randy revealed that each show will feature special guests, family tributes, and moments of reflection, celebrating not only the music but the people who made it possible. He spoke lovingly of his late bandmate Jeff Cook, whose passing in 2022 marked a turning point in his own journey.
“Every show will be a thank-you note,” Randy said softly. “To the fans, to my brothers in the band, and to the good Lord who let me sing this long.”
For millions of listeners, “One Last Ride” will be more than a concert tour — it will be the closing chapter of a story that began in the heart of Alabama and grew into a symbol of small-town pride, faith, and family.
As the lights fade and that familiar voice fills the air one last time, it won’t just be the end of a tour — it will be a homecoming.
A final ride with the man whose songs taught America to believe in where they came from — and to never stop singing along.
