CHARLESTON, W.Va. –An estimated 30,000 fans packed the State Capitol grounds Friday night for a concert by country band Alabama, according to officials.
The band, known for hits such as “Mountain Music,” “Dixieland Delight” and “Song of the South,” headlined West Virginia’s America250 celebration.
The band formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969 when Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry were joined by another cousin, Jeff Cook.
Earlier in the evening, West Virginia native Philip Bowen opened for Alabama.
The celebration continues through Sunday.
A full schedule can be found at wvtourism.com/america250.