When Randy Owen stepped up to the mic that warm August night in 2009 and kicked off “Song of the South,” you could feel the whole place light up. There’s something special about hearing that song live, it’s not just a country classic, it’s a piece of home for folks who grew up with dirt roads, sweet tea and family stories told on front porches.
Randy’s voice was as strong as ever carrying across the crowd like a summer breeze that knew every corner of the South. Every line “Song, song of the South” hit different when you’re standing shoulder to shoulder with people who know exactly what those words mean. It wasn’t just about music; it was about pride, roots, and memories that keep you going when life gets tough.
Randy Owen – Song of the South live 8-22-09
The crowd loved it, you could see it in the way people clapped their hands, stomped their boots, and sang every word right back to him. Families were dancing together, old friends raised their beers in the air, and you could just tell everyone felt like they were exactly where they belonged. It didn’t matter if you were from Alabama or not for those few minutes, everybody was.
And when Randy finished “Song of the South,” he didn’t let that feeling fade. He brought it right into “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band).” That song takes all that Southern pride and cranks it up even higher, it’s a promise that the party’s just getting started.
Alabama – If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (Live at Farm Aid 1986)
Fans love that one because it’s pure fun. It’s the kind of tune that makes you wanna grab a dance partner, spin around, and holler along. For a lot of folks, it’s impossible to hear it without a grin on your face.
Randy’s still keeping that small-town spirit alive online, too. He shares old stories, sweet memories, and pieces of his life on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter just like he does onstage.