Alabama's June Jam festival has been postponed until 2026, following its brief return in 2023 after a 26-year hiatus. The postponement is due to economic concerns, guest talent availability, and scheduling conflicts with the nearby Rock the South festival, which moved its dates to June.

The Fan Appreciation Weekend will proceed as scheduled from June 26-28, featuring:

• Teddy Gentry Singing with the Stars contest
• Songwriters Concert
• Fandemonium on the Farm at Randy Owen's property
• Various events at the band's Fort Payne headquarters

Festival organizers, including band manager Tony Conway, Outback Presents Co-CEO Mike Smardak, and June Jam Foundation manager Greg Fowler, expressed gratitude to the city of Fort Payne, state of Alabama, VFW Fairgrounds, volunteers, first responders, local police, and business sponsors.

The June Jam has a rich history, drawing over 30,000 fans at its 1982 debut and growing to 67,000 attendees by 1991, establishing itself as one of the nation's largest country music events. Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and the Jeff Cook Estate remain committed to the event's future and its mission to fund the June Jam Foundation.

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