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Alabama Postpones 50th Anniversary Tour Due To Illness

Country icons and Hall of Fame members Alabama had to postpone their 50th Anniversary tour due to lead singer Randy Owen’s “complications with cluster migraines and vertigo.” Teddy Gentry said…

Alabama Postpones 50th Anniversary Tour Due To Illness
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Country icons and Hall of Fame members Alabama had to postpone their 50th Anniversary tour due to lead singer Randy Owen's "complications with cluster migraines and vertigo."

Teddy Gentry said on Wednesday night, "The '50th Anniversary Tour' has been very special to us. The support of the fans and their energy at all of our shows has led to some of the most fun we've ever had onstage. As disappointed as myself, Randy, and Jeff are to have to postpone this tour for all of our incredible fans, we know that Randy's recovery is what is most important for everyone at this time. We would like to thank our fans, promoters, and venues and we look forward to seeing you all soon."

The group posted the message of their postponing the tour on Instagram as well saying in part, "doctors have advised that more time was needed for Randy to fully recover."

At this time, Alabama's website show only one date on October 22 when the group will be inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville.

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