Alabama recently received the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement award during the 8th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards in Nashville.

They were being recognized for their almost 50 years of songwriting. Randy Owen was on hand to accept the award for himself and his band mates, including Teddy Gentry and the late Jeff Cook. "This award was a lifetime wish for me. As a songwriter, musician and singer, being honoured for our contributions as songwriters is the most welcome accomplishment in my world. The Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from NSAI means more to me than I can put into words," Randy said.