Legends, ‘Idols’ headline Alabama Music Hall of Fame show

TUSCUMBIA — Randy Owen. William Lee Golden. Ruben Studdard. Taylor Hicks.

These legends and idols are just a few of the performers for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame Awards Show this month.

Also joining the entertainment lineup for the March 23 event are Lenny LeBlanc, Wade Hayes, Chris Tompkins, Gary Nichols, Gary Baker, Three on a String, Cadence Baker and Rhonda Vincent. 

The event will be at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.

This year’s inductees include Earl “Peanutt” Montgomery, Three on a String, LeBlanc and Carr (Lenny LeBlanc and Pete Carr), Dr. Henry Panion III, Jeanne Pruett and Jim McBride. Hicks, a Hall of Fame Board member, will serve as emcee.

The layout of the ballroom will be different this year to allow for several rows of theatre type seating that will allow more people to attend the show, which has sold out in recent years. 

“People would call us and were disappointed when the show sold out,” said AMHOF Executive Director Sandra Burroughs. “The amazing music that was created in Alabama belongs to everybody, so we redesigned the layout to be more inclusive.”

Tickets range from $75 to $200. Tables are available and those come with special VIP packages that include a “meet and greet” cocktail reception with the inductees and performers prior to the event. 

For ticket information, call 256-381-4417