Alabama Governor Raids Country Crossing At 4AM This Morning In True Barney Fife Style

Remember a few weeks ago when I told you about the Grand Opening of Country Crossing in Dothan, AL? Well, you wouldn't believe what's going on down there right now. In addition to the awesome country music entertainment facilities, Country Crossing also has Bingo Machine gambling. And, in a scene similar to Barney Fife and Andy raiding moonshine stills, the Governor of Alabama sent over 120 state trooper cars to Country Crossing around 4AM this morning to raid the place.

The problem was the owner had been tipped off that they were coming, and it was closed up, locked up and the power was off. Here's a news report about the event and what transpired as well as couple of videos shot by a local observer who was present at the event. I'm originally from Dothan, AL, and I can tell you from friends that still live there, Country Crossing is one of the best things that has happened to the city. Besides the thousands of new jobs created, the entire area has been infused with hundreds of thousands of dollars, and untold millions to come over the next few years.

And, more importantly for country music fans, it's an awesome venue that's set to attract some of the top names in the business. The developer is the same guy (Ronnie Gilley) who's behind Bama Jam, which is already one of the largest outdoor country music festivals in the world. It would really be a shame if the doors were shut on Country Crossing. I'll keep you posted as this story develops.


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Collection Of Photos From Country Crossing's Grand Opening Weekend

Country Crossing's Grand Opening Concert event was held this past weekend in Dothan, Alabama. The event featured a variety of different country music acts from both yesterday and today. Here's a photographic look at the weekend.

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Darryl Worley's On-Fire From Lorrie Morgan's Hot Chicken



Many more photos from the event after the jump.

It Happened Today In Country Music - Chesney's Ex Is Called A Pumpkin On A Pogo Stick And Taylor Does SNL

Jan 10, 2005 - The city council in Rincon, Georgia, approves a sign at the city limits proclaiming the community as the hometown of Billy Currington

Jan 10, 2006 - Kenny Chesney's one-time wife, Renee Zellweger, appears on Mr. Blackwell's annual list of the worst-dressed women. He calls her "a painted pumpkin on a pogo stick." Among others on the list: Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton

Jan 10, 2009 - Taylor Swift sings "Love Story" and "Forever & Always" as the musical guest on NBC's "Saturday Night Live"

Jan 10, 2009 - George Jones, Travis Tritt, Jake Owen and Jamie Foxx appear at Rip Hewes Stadium in Dothan, Alabama, in a rally for the Country Crossing development

Source: RolandNote.com - The Ultimate Country Music Database!

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Don't Miss The Grand Opening of Country Crossing - Dothan, AL - Jan 15-17 - See 20 Artists For Free

Country Crossing is definitely one of the biggest things to hit my hometown of Dothan, AL in my lifetime. The grand opening is set for January 15-17, and a bevy of your favorite country music artists will be playing throughout the weekend. Here's the official release from Country Crossing:

Country Crossing announces artists to perform during its three-day grand opening event, January 15-17, 2010. Headliners for the event include Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan and John Anderson, who all have interests in the development. All live shows will be free to the public.

“As we’ve said all along, Country Crossing will provide first-class country music entertainment and this lineup is just the beginning,” says Ronnie Gilley, president, Ronnie Gilley Entertainment and developer of Country Crossing. “Our grand opening will be nothing short of spectacular, and we are looking forward to many more great performances in the months and years to come.”

Dates and confirmed artists include:

Friday, January 15:

5 p.m. Matt Kennon

6:30 p.m. Confederate Railroad

8 p.m. Restless Heart

9:30 p.m. Little Texas

11 p.m. Aaron Tippin

12:30 a.m. Neal McCoy

Saturday, January 16:

3:30 p.m. The Grascals

5 p.m. Houston County

6:30 p.m. John Conlee

8 p.m. Pam Tillis

9:30 p.m. Blackhawk

11 p.m. Joe Nichols

12:30 a.m. Tracy Lawrence

Sunday, January 17:

3:30 p.m. LoCash Cowboys

5 p.m. Blackberry Smoke

6:30 p.m. Bellamy Brothers

8 p.m. John Anderson

9:30 p.m. Lorrie Morgan

11 p.m. Darryl Worley

12:30 a.m. Commodores

Bluegrass sensation, The Grascals, will also perform in the Worley Bird Saloon on Saturday night, Jan. 16

The performing artists have combined record sales of more than 120 million, 66 No.1 hits and 200 top ten singles.

"This is the first time in history that 20 artists, with a combined 120 million record sales and 66 No. 1 hits, will perform in three days at one venue – all free to the public," adds Gilley. "You won’t have to go to a big city anymore to find high-caliber entertainment. We are bringing it right here."

Not bad for a small little southern town, huh?  By the way, if you do attend, don't miss Dothan's own Houston County, who'll be performing on Saturday at 5pm.  If you're not familiar with them, check out their video for their debut single I Can't Make It Rain.  I think you'll like it. 



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