Alabama Reaches 1.2 Million Fans With ''For the Record'' Special.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 8, 1998--Country Music fans can't seem to get enough of supergroup Alabama. More than 1.2 million viewers tuned in to "Alabama for the Record," an unprecedented, three hour television special produced by TBA TV, a subsidiary of TBA Entertainment Corporation. The show, which aired November 24 on TNN, chronicled the group's legendary career, which includes more solo No. 1 records on the Billboard and Radio and Records charts combined than any artist in the history of recorded music.

Originally performed on October 10 as a live concert and Pay Per View broadcast special, the "Alabama for the Record" event sold-out in just one day at the Las Vegas Hilton. The group's double CD set released by RCA Label Group also titled "Alabama for the Record," has likewise been an immediate success among fans, reaching double platinum certification in less than 12 weeks.

"This has been an incredibly successful program for Alabama and the country music industry in general," said Marc Oswald, executive vice president of TBA Entertainment Corporation and producer/co-creator of the "For the Record" concept. "Country music fans are stronger than ever and Alabama is especially appreciative of their undying loyalty and support."

"On behalf of Randy, Teddy, Jeff and Mark, they have been excited and truly honored to have the opportunity to share these favorite hits with the fans who made them number one," added Dale Morris, Alabama's manager and co-creator of the project.

Fans will have another opportunity to see "Alabama For the Record" on TNN December 31 and can log on to www.alabama41.com for a backstage look at this marathon production.

The group will also launch its first-ever Christmas tour scheduled for 13 cities from December 4-20, to be produced by TBA/Frank, a TBA Entertainment Corporation and Frank Productions joint venture.

TBA Entertainment Corporation, with offices in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas and Salt Lake City, is a diversified entertainment company which produces more than 800 events annually through its four core business segments: entertainment marketing and special events, corporate communications and entertainment, artist management and event merchandising.