Tennessee River

Tennessee River was formed in January of 2002 with the idea of bringing back and paying tribute to one of the most influential and vocally dynamic country bands of our time. Receiving over 150 industry awards including 8 country music “Entertainer of the Year” honors, 2 Grammys, 2 People’s Choice Awards, “Artist of the Decade” recognition by the Academy of Country Music, “Country Group of the Century” honors from the RIAA, induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and their very own star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame,” there is no doubt that Alabama has become an icon in music history.

Already established as a strong cross-over seven-part harmony project, the members of Tennessee River wanted to showcase their vocals by tapping into a band they felt changed the industry and sparked a whole new era of mainstream country music that appealed to all ages and all walks of life, from traditional country diehards to hardcore pop and rock fanatics alike. What better choice than Alabama.

The band is comprised of lead singer Russ Birtola, bassist Sal Birtola, guitarist Mark Jones, guitarist Mike Rose, keyboardist Kirk Gibbs, fiddle player Michael Ray, and drummer Ben Street. In addition to their Alabama tribute project, the band has been touring the domestic U.S. writing a string of songs that have gained them many admirers through