Alabama's June Jam concert canceled for 2025
Several reasonings factored into the decision including the economy in the Fort Payne region, availability of guest talent and the moving of Rock the South to June. The fan appreciation weekend will still continue from June 26-28.
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Manager of Alabama, Tony Conway, Mike Smardak, co-CEO of Outback Presents and Greg Fowler, manager of the June Jam Foundation, released the following joint statement:
We look forward bringing the Jam back in 2026. ALABAMA is so thankful and appreciative of the assistance and help from the city of Fort Payne, the state of Alabama, VFW Fairgrounds, all of the hundreds of volunteers, first responders, local police and businesses that sponsor the event. Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and the Jeff Cook Estate are thankful for the support of the Jam concerts in the past and look forward to the annual Fan Appreciation Weekend of events this year. Our world-class event remains a key component of the June Jam concert to fund the June Jam Foundation as we continue to raise the bar and present iconic, unforgettable performances and moments. We have the best team and volunteers in the business and are thankful for their hard work and dedication to make the revised June Jams successful.
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