Jamey Johnson Performs Moving Rendition Of “Angels Among Us” For Alabama Tribute Show
on Aug 15, 2024
CMT celebrated the legendary band Alabama with a star-studded tribute show, CMT Giants: Alabama.
The show took place earlier this year but wasn’t aired until August 15.
The two-hour special showcased pre-recorded performances by some of the biggest stars in country music. Some artists included Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, and many more!
Alabama themselves even took the stage to perform their classic hits “My Home’s In Alabama” and “Mountain Music.”
About Alabama
Alabama was formed in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry. They were later joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook. Originally called Wildcountry, the band changed their name in 1977.
They achieved their greatest success in the 1980s, scoring over 27 number-one hits during that decade. Alabama has more than 41 chart-topping songs, making them one of the most influential bands in country music history.
The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed Alabama as a new member in 2019.
About CMT Giants
Launched in 2006, CMT Giants celebrates the legacy of country music’s most influential stars, or what CMT considers to be “giants.”
The show unites artists and fans to honor genre legends. A few past honorees, including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Wynonna Judd, received recognition for their impactful contributions.
Alabama is the latest to receive the honor!
About Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson broke out into the music scene in 2008 with his hit “In Color.” Since then, he has achieved a great amount of success in the industry, collaborating with big names in country music. Johnson even teamed up with Alabama once.
In May, Alabama included country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson as a special guest on their Roll On II North America Tour. Johnson and his band opened up for Alabama at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Alabama.
You can watch his full set in the video below.
https://youtu.be/aNsRdbwaCg4?feature=shared
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Jamey Johnson’s Tribute Performance To Alabama
Jamey Johnson took the stage during the CMT Giants TV special to deliver a special performance of “Angels Among Us” to celebrate the band. During the performance, Johnson paused his guitar playing, and the entire venue fell silent. Then, in unison, the whole audience began to sing along. This special moment even saw Teddy Gentry crying in the audience.
“Angels Among Us” was released in December 1993 from their album Cheap Seats. Randy Owen once said that the band got “hundreds of letters from all over the world saying that the song was a blessing.”
We are sure that Jamey Johnson’s tribute performance to Alabama was a blessing to them. Watch below!
