June Jam Returns

June Jam Returns

Marla Jones, Managing Editor

marla@sotherntorch.com

FORT PAYNE, Ala.-- The supergroup Alabama was presented the V.I. Prewtt Lifetime Achievement Award at the Fort Payne Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on Tuesday, February 7. 

Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Lisa Cook, widow of the late Jeff Cook, accepted the award and shocked the audience by announcing that on June 3,  the June Jam would be returning to Fort Payne. The concert will be part of the Fan Appreciation Days that is scheduled for June 1-4, 2023.

The June Jam began in 1982 and ran until 1997, bringing fans from across the United States and even different counties to enjoy the music festival. Crowds of up to 60,000 fans attended, raising millions of dollars for local charities. 

Alabama was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2019 and received the Life Time Achievement Award.  Alabama has had over 41 number-one country records and sold over 75 million records, making them the most successful band in country music history. 

The June Jam will be held at the VFW Fairgrounds located at 151 18th Street NE,  in Fort Payne. 

 An official press release will be released with performers and ticket prices, at a later date.  

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