Today, it was announced “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA,” a star-studded salute celebrating the extraordinary career and music of one of the most successful and iconic country groups of all time, will premiere on Thursday, August 15th at 8p/7c exclusively on CMT. 

The two-hour special was filmed in front of a live audience at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this year. 

Some of country music’s biggest names, including Blake Shelton ft. Steve Wariner, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan, Riley Green and Sam Hunt will perform some of the band’s most legendary hits for a once-in-a-lifetime tribute event. 

Additionally, Evander Holyfield, Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Vince Gill and more appear both in-person and virtually to share personal stories reflecting on ALABAMA’s forever impact on music, blended alongside rare photos, performance footage and interviews from the vault, plus an all-new sit down with ALABAMA’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry where they will reflect on their storied career. 

ALABAMA’s Roll On II North America Tour (presented by Kenworth) will be making a stop in Nashville, Tennessee tomorrow night on Friday, July 19th with a live concert performance at Bridgestone Arena, featuring special guests, Gary Allan and comedian, Dusty Slay. You can purchase tickets for the show HERE. 

Be sure to follow ALABAMA on their social media including on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and at their website, www.TheAlabamaBand.com. 

Will you be tuning in for the premiere of “CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA”? I’d love to hear your thoughts, so leave me a comment below or on social media!