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Published on 2026-06-18
Country-rock superstar band ALABAMA, comprised of cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, will join the late Dan Seals for their brand-new duet, “Still Reelin’ (From Those Rock & Roll Days),” releasing July 10.
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Written by Seals and Allen Shamblin, “Still Reelin’” is Seals’ walk down memory lane, as he expresses gratitude for the early musical influences who shaped his career, such as Elvis Presley. The nostalgic track also pays tribute to his pop-rock days before he transitioned to a country music career.
“I loved the pure, heartfelt delivery in his (Dan’s) voice. I felt honored to be asked to be on the song! The Seals recording is great,” says Randy Owen.
Seals’ cousin, the late Troy Seals, co-wrote ALABAMA’s No. 1 ballad, “When We Make Love,” with Mentor Williams. Released in 1984, it was included on ALABAMA’s eighth album, Roll On.
This weekend, the band is hosting its annual Fan Appreciation Week event, benefiting the June Jam Foundation and DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center. The four-day celebration hosts songwriter showcases, a “Singing with the Stars” talent contest, and live entertainment.
ALABAMA is the most decorated band in country music history, with accolades including 43 No. 1 singles and over 250 industry awards, including multiple CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY Awards. Known for popular hits “Dixieland Delight,” “Mountain Music,” “Song of the South,” and many more, their 50-plus-year career continues to bridge the gap between country and rock music. Founding member Jeff Cook passed away in 2022 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.
The new duet will appear on Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet, which releases on August 28. Featuring collaborations from Blake Shelton, Marie Osmond, Ned LeDoux, Sara Evans, Tanya Tucker, and many more, the star-studded album celebrates the life and legacy of Dan Seals. Pre-save the album HERE.
About ALABAMA
Over 50 years ago, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Randy Owen left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing music in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, bar called The Bowery. It took them six long years of tip jars and word-of-mouth to earn the major-label deal they’d been dreaming of—then seemingly no time at all to change the face of country music. ALABAMA, country music’s first band, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. The group is known for hit songs including “Mountain Music,” “Roll On,” “Dixieland Delight,” and “If You’re Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band).” From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields to international stardom, ALABAMA has sold over 80 million albums and charted 43 No. 1 hits, becoming the most successful band in the history of country music. In November 2022, ALABAMA co-founder Jeff Cook passed away following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. With his prior encouragement and wishes, ALABAMA continues touring on a limited basis, keeping the iconic music they created alive for current and future generations of fans. For more information on ALABAMA, visit thealabamaband.com.
About Dan Seals
Dan Seals was never one to follow convention. Born and raised in Texas, he played a right-handed, 12-string guitar with his left hand and eight strings—“upside down and backwards,” as he liked to say. This unconventional approach carried through his entire career, as he seamlessly transitioned from pop stardom to country success. Seals first gained fame as “England Dan” in the pop-rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. The pair’s 1976 hit “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” cemented their place in pop history, followed by other classics, “Nights Are Forever Without You” and “Love Is the Answer.” When the duo disbanded, Seals faced financial struggles as he worked for years to rebuild his career. Determined to find a new path, he embraced his country roots. In 1984, “God Must Be a Cowboy” gave him his first country Top 10 hit. This paved the way for an astonishing run of eleven No. 1 Billboard country hits. Hits such as “Bop,” “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold),” and “Meet Me in Montana,” featuring Marie Osmond, showcased his ability to blend emotional depth with commercial appeal. His work earned him two CMA Awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and a loyal fanbase. Seals was known for his artistic integrity, only recording songs that stirred him emotionally. His producer, Kyle Lehning, recalled how he pursued excellence with “light-hearted seriousness” in the studio. When the radio hits slowed, Seals remained a beloved touring act, later performing with his brother Jim, from Seals & Crofts, as Seals & Seals, bringing their respective catalogs to audiences worldwide. Diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in 2007, Seals faced his final days with the same grace he brought to his music. He passed away on March 25, 2009, at 8:30 p.m.—“Showtime,” as his manager put it. Seals was posthumously inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025. His legacy remains one of versatility, authenticity, and an enduring impact on both pop and country music. A duets album, Dan Seals & Friends: The Last Duet, featuring Seals’ vocals with a cavalcade of respected musicians, will be released on August 28.
