Alabama singer who gave iconic studio early hit has died: 'Will never be forgotten'

Jimmy Hughes reportedly cut his silky expressive vocals for 1964 R&B ballad “Steal Away” in just one take. The song became a top 20 smash. Recorded at now-legendary FAME Studios, “Steal Away” was one ...

Clarence Carter, Alabama-born soul singer known for ‘Patches’ and Strokin,’ dies

Clarence Carter, who was born blind in Alabama but spent decades taking his music around the world, died Wednesday. He was 90 ...

Clarence Carter, Alabama-born singer of classic ‘60s, ‘70, ’80s R&B hits, has died

Being blind didn’t stop Clarence Carter from becoming one of Muscle Shoals music’s most iconic singers. His late ’60s and ...

Live: Alabama’s 'America250' celebration to feature jets, famous singer, and more

The event will take place on the Capitol’s front steps at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1980, Alabama Released the Song That Kicked Off a Six-Year String of Chart-Topping Singles

Forty-six years ago today, Alabama released the nostalgia-inspired song that kicked off a monumental run at No. 1 for the ...

Clarence Carter, blues and soul singer known for hits ‘Strokin’’ and ‘Patches,’ dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the Grammy-nominated blues and soul singer known for the raunchy hit 'Strokin',' which was featured in Eddie ...
NPR

After a decade away, Alabama Shakes return with a new song, 'Another Life'

Is there a more powerful marketing tool than nostalgia? It's an essential element of many a reunion tour, where audiences clamor to see acts from pop music's past romp through the hits of their ...
Rolling Stone

Alabama Shakes Ponder Second Chances and Other Selves on First Song in 10 Years, ‘Another Life’

After ten years, Alabama Shakes are back with a new song, “Another Life.” Despite the decade-long hiatus, the track shows the celebrated trio hasn’t lost their knack for heady throwback soul. “Another ...