@MaryColurso

Entertainment and lifestyle reporter for Alabama Media Group and @aldotcom.

 Birmingham, AL
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Which classic rock bands are still playing with some original members in 2026? We've got info on 37 of them. al.com/life/2026/02/37-class…

37 classic rock bands still playing with original members

Let's raise a Bic lighter to time-honored rock bands that are still active in 2026, with one or more of the original members intact.

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This year promises to be a stellar one on the music scene in Birmingham. Need proof? Just look at the concerts already scheduled at venues throughout the city. 🎶 al.com/life/2026/01/40-must-…

40 must-see concerts coming to Birmingham in 2026

Widespread Panic, Mariah the Scientist, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, Fantasia and more are set to perform over the next few months.

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Guns N’ Roses fans will be able to see their favorite band perform live in 2026, and hear two new songs, to boot. al.com/life/2025/11/legendar…

Legendary hard rock band announces 2026 tour: ‘Instantly iconic tunes’

Guns N' Roses will hit the road in 2026, showcasing two new songs along with greatest hits.

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Holiday lights shows are glowing in Alabama — and please don’t tell us it’s too early for a dose of seasonal sparkle. al.com/life/2025/11/alabamas…

Alabama’s best holiday lights shows: 20 dazzling events to see in 2025

Spectacular lights, merry music, holiday displays, visits with Santa and more can be found at these events throughout the state.

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Jamey Johnson's fans waited 14 years for him to release an album of new material after 2010's "The Guitar Song." Now we know why. al.com/life/2025/10/country-…

Country music star from Alabama reflects on life-changing accident: ‘A lot of anger’

In the "Nashville Now" podcast, Jamey Johnson said he started getting "blackout drunk" to deal with the impact of a fall in 2010.

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Big news for Morgan Wallen fans in Alabama -- and a big show for the state, period. (Story via Ben Flanagan of AL.com.) al.com/life/2025/10/morgan-w…

Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather

Get the latest Alabama local news, sports, weather, entertainment and breaking updates on al.com

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Cake returns to Alabama in 2026, and some new songs are likely to be on the setlist. (We still want to hear "The Distance," of course.) 🍰 al.com/life/2025/10/iconic-9…

Iconic ’90s rock band playing 3 shows in Alabama: ‘A record’s going to happen’

Cake has announced concerts in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and Mobile in April 2026.

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Say hello to three standout singers from Alabama, all competing on @NBCTheVoice this season. Battle Rounds start tonight. #TeamNiall #TeamBublé al.com/life/2025/10/3-stando…

3 standout singers from Alabama ready to thrill on ‘The Voice’ in 2025

Keep your eyes on Jazz McKenzie, Alex Brown and Kirbi as they compete on the NBC reality series during Season 28.

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Fall fairs and festivals in Alabama? Yes, please. 🎡🌭🎶🐐 al.com/life/2025/10/fall-fai…

Fall fairs and festivals in Alabama: 42 must-see events in 2025

Corndogs, carnival rides, craft beer and more can be found at events throughout the state.

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It’s official. Alabama’s Rock the South festival is moving to a new city in 2026. al.com/life/2025/10/rock-the…

Rock the South festival moving to a new city in Alabama: ‘Taking it to the next level’

The popular music festival is moving to a site called The Fields in Decatur in 2026, organizers said.

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Look for Alabama's Jazz McKenzie on the Season 28 debut of "The Voice" tonight. Four-chair turn! (Yes, there's a preview video.) @NBCTheVoice 🎉🎶🎤 al.com/life/2025/09/alabama-…

Alabama singer gets 4-chair turn on ‘Voice’ with ‘beautiful’ audition: ‘Truly blessed’

Jazz McKenzie, a Birmingham native who lives in Huntsville, wowed the coaches on the NBC series with her cover of "What's Love Got to Do with It."

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The Iron Hills Country Music Festival has been canceled at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham. al.com/life/2025/09/new-coun…

New country music festival canceled in Alabama: ‘We had to make the hard choice’

The Iron Hills Country Music Festival was set for Oct. 11-12 at Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham.

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The Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir had a good run on "America's Got Talent." @AGT 🎶 al.com/life/2025/09/alabama-…

Alabama singers thrill ‘America’s Got Talent’ judges in bid for finals: Did they make the cut?

The Birmingham Youth & Young Adult Fellowship Choir performed Alicia Keys' "No One" in the semifinals of the NBC reality series.

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Alabama native Chris Fryar is headed to the Sphere later this year with Zac Brown Band. Here’s our interview. al.com/life/2025/09/alabama-…

Alabama musician primed for Sphere shows with iconic country band: ‘A really big deal’

Chris Fryar, drummer of Zac Brown Band, will be the first musician from the state to play a full residency at the immersive venue in Las Vegas.

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Lauren Norris, a University of Alabama graduate, now wears a sparkling crown as Miss New York 2025. Here's how it happened. 👑✨ al.com/life/2025/09/bama-gra…

Bama grad, social media influencer explains ‘insane’ way she became Miss New York 2025

Lauren Norris, who grew up in Wetumpka, replaced Cassie Donegan as Miss New York 2025. Donegan gave up the title to become Miss America.

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Miss Alabama 2025, Emma Terry, could make history at Miss America: ‘Thank you for believing in me’ al.com/life/2025/09/miss-ala…

Miss Alabama 2025 could make history at Miss America: ‘Thank you for believing in me’

Emma Terry is vying for the Miss America crown, held by Abbie Stockard. If Terry wins, it will be the first time Alabama has two winners in a row.

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Will Alabama bring home back-to-back wins at Miss America? It could happen this weekend. al.com/life/2025/09/will-ala…

Will Alabama bring home back-to-back wins at Miss America?

Miss America 2025, Alabama's Abbie Stockard, will crown her successor on Sept. 7. Emma Terry, the current Miss Alabama, is in the running.

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Miss America week is underway in Florida, and the finals are set for Sept. 7. Who’s your pick to win?al.com/life/2025/09/miss-ame…

Miss America 2026: Meet 52 women competing for the crown, including Alabama’s Emma Terry

Miss America 2025, Abbie Stockard, will crown her successor on Sept. 7 at the Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida.

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Auburn University’s homecoming weekend will have some Hollywood sparkle this year, as Octavia Spencer returns to her alma mater. al.com/life/2025/08/movie-st…

Movie star to lead Auburn’s homecoming parade: ‘War Eagle!’

The Oscar-winner is an Auburn graduate with strong ties to her alma mater.

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Have you seen the new "Biggest Loser" doc on Netflix? Here's what 2 former contestants from Alabama have to say about the reality show, the docuseries and more. al.com/life/2025/08/changed-…

‘Changed my life’: Alabama contestants defend ‘Biggest Loser’ in wake of new Netflix doc

Olivia Ward and Hannah Curlee Young appeared on the reality series in 2011. They're former Mobile residents and University of Alabama graduates.

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