Cole, Nat King (Montgomery)
The singer of "Unforgettable" and "Mona Lisa"
Famous Musicians from Alabama
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Handy, W.C. (Florence)
The composer called "The Father of the Blues" -
Nabors, Jim (Sylacauga)
The actor who was TV's Gomer Pyle -
Odetta (Birmingham)
The fierce black folk singer known for "Oh, Freedom" -
Richie, Lionel (Tuskegee)
Singer of the pop hit "All Night Long" -
Studdard, Ruben (Birmingham)
2003 winner of TV's American Idol program -
Thornton, Willie Mae (Montgomery)
Blues legend and original singer of "Hound Dog" -
Williams, Hank (Mount Olive)
The country singer who did "Your Cheatin' Heart"