It is a fitting next chapter in the long life of country music icon Randy Owen.
His life and legacy are the subject of a major documentary premiering Saturday, August 8, at 7 p.m. CDT on Alabama Public Television.
Viewers can watch on any of the nine APT stations across Alabama or online through the APT website.
“My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story” was produced by Jacksonville State University, where Owen graduated and now serves on the board of trustees. Owen is a JSU Gamecock through and through—his blood runs Gamecock red.
Owen and the band Alabama have received an extraordinary number of awards throughout their careers, and the documentary could soon compete for honors of its own. The Randy Owen story continues.
The documentary’s official description reads:
“An unfiltered look at one of country music’s most recognizable voices, following Owen’s journey from his humble upbringing in Fort Payne, Alabama, to becoming the frontman of one of the most successful and influential bands in music history.
“Featuring stunning cinematography of the Alabama landscapes that shaped his life, the film weaves together personal reflections, career-defining moments and heartfelt conversations with family, friends and fellow artists. Appearances by Alabama founding member Teddy Gentry, acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, country star Riley Green and others provide additional insight into Owen’s enduring impact on country music and the lives he has touched throughout his career.
“Throughout the documentary, Owen reflects on the people, places and values that have guided him while remaining deeply connected to the community he has always called home.”
Owen is the recognizable voice behind hits including “Mountain Music,” “Dixieland Delight,” “Feels So Right,” “Love in the First Degree,” “Song of the South,” “Tennessee River,” “The Closer You Get” and “My Home’s in Alabama.” Alabama’s collection of hits offers a practical course in the state’s geography and atmosphere.
In addition to watching on a local APT station, viewers can stream the documentary live through the free PBS Video App on iPhone, iPad, Android, Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. It will also be available through the APT website.
From a home “somewhere high on Lookout Mountain” to an apartment in Anniston and six years performing at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Owen’s home remained in Alabama no matter where he laid his head.
That would make a good song.
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