Just two years after June Jam rebooted, Country Music Hall of Fame band Alabama’s hometown concert is off for 2025.

The decision for a “strategic pause” was announced in a press release today.

Reasons cited include: “The economy in the region at this time, availability of guest talent and the moving of a large festival, Rock the South, to Cullman, Alabama, 80 miles away from its traditional dates in July to now June.”

In a joint statement, Alabama manager Mike Smardak and June Jam Foundation’s Greg Fowler, said, “We look forward to bringing the Jam back in 2026.”

Founded in Fort Payne, Alabama is known for hits like “Dixieland Delight,” “Mountain Music” and “Song of the South. Today, the group’s still led by classic-era singer/guitarist Randy Owen and bassist/backing vocalist Teddy Gentry.

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Held at Fort Payne’s VFW Fairgrounds, June Jam’s original run went from 1982 to 1997. In addition to Alabama, performers at original era June Jams included the likes of Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, The Judds, Charley Pride, Steve Earle, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels Band and Glen Campbell.

Attendance peaked at 67,000 in 1991. According to the band, June Jam concerts have raised more than $20 million for charities.

2023’s June Jam reboot drew a sold-out crowd of around 11,000 fans, who took in performances by Alabama, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, Oak Ridge Boys, Janie Fricke, Chapel Heart and others.

2023 was the first June Jam without Jeff Cook, Alabama’s beloved guitarist, who died in 2022 at age 73.

The 2024 June Jam lineup featured Alabama, “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks, Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Montgomery Gentry, Exile, John Berry, Malpass Brothers and The Castellows.