My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story follows the journey of the Jax State alumnus, trustee and country music legend
Alabama Public Television will air My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.
Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the documentary chronicles the life and career of Jax State alumnus and Board of Trustees member Randy Owen, from his childhood on Lookout Mountain and his years as a first-generation college student at Jacksonville State to his rise as the lead singer and songwriter of the legendary country music group Alabama, according to a press release from Jax State.
The statewide broadcast marks the documentary’s television debut following its premiere during the grand opening celebration of the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts earlier this year.
Co-directed by Dr. Seth Johnson and Will Payne, and produced by Emily Duncan, the documentary was created with assistance from students in Jax State’s Film, Theatre, Art and Communication programs, who served on the production crew as part of Longleaf Studios’ experiential learning model.
The documentary traces Owen’s journey from working on his family’s farm in Fort Payne to becoming an international music artist, according to the release. It explores the influences that shaped his songwriting, including church music, gospel singings, family harmonies and his love of literature while studying English at Jacksonville State. Viewers also follow the evolution of the band from its early days performing in Myrtle Beach as Young Country and Wild Country to its emergence as Alabama.
While celebrating Owen’s career, the film also highlights his enduring connection to his home state and Jacksonville State University, where he currently serves on the University’s Board of Trustees.
Students collaborate with faculty and industry professionals on productions that prepare them for careers in the creative arts and media, highlighting the hands-on learning opportunities available through Jax State’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences, the release said.
My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story will air statewide on Alabama Public Television on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.
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