Pop star covers Alabama’s country music group’s hit: ‘You gotta check them out’

Kelly Clarkson is such a big fan of the Red Clay Strays she had to cover one of their hits. The singer and host of “The Kelly ...

Hall of Fame Alabama songwriter behind country music hits dead at 78

Jim McBride, an Alabama Music Hall of Famer and songwriter behind several country music hits, has died at the age of 78.
Whiskey Riff

Jim McBride, Legendary Songwriter Behind Hits Like “Chattahoochee” And “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” Passes Away At 78

Terrible news to start off the year. Jim McBride, a legendary country music songwriter and member of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 78, according to the Alabama Music Hall ...

Alabama Music Hall of Famer and Huntsville native Jim McBride dies

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama Music Hall of Fame has announced songwriter Jim McBride has died. McBride was likely ...
American Songwriter

The Story Behind the Song That Accidentally Became a Crossover Hit for Alabama

We have the story behind an Alabama classic, which accidently became a big crossover hit for the country band.

Country music Hall of Famer who shaped country radio dies

Jim McBride, the acclaimed country songwriter behind hits like "Chattahoochee" and "Chasin That Neon Rainbow," has died at 78 ...
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Jim McBride, Who Wrote ‘Chattahoochee’ + Other Hits, Dead at 78

Jim McBride wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire and more. He also wrote two of Alan Jackson's biggest ...

Alabama Music Hall of Famer, Huntsville native Jim McBride, dies at 78

Jim McBride, a Huntsville native and acclaimed songwriter who co-wrote country hits including “Chattahoochee” and “Chasing ...