Jul 15, 2019 randy owen was born on december, 1949, in fort payne, alabama, united states. Randy yeuell owen born december, 1949 is an american country music artist. He was born on december, 1949, in fort payne, alabama, united states and grew up there. Randy owen is an american singer, songwriter, composer, music artist and guitarist. Randy owen is a true gentleman, armed with an unassuming attitude and a modest approach to life, coupled with enormous fame and success. As owen pursues a solo career after nearly three decades with the band, he gives a glimpse into his early years and the things that became important to him during his career with alabama in his autobiography. By randy owen with allen rucker country standard time. Randy owen bio, fact married,affair,girlfriend,boyfriend. This is a book about randy owen and it reads more like a journal or a promotional press release. Randy yeuell owen was born at the guests clinic in fort payne, alabama on december, 1949. Alabama swept into the country music scene like a tidal wave.
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