Country band Alabama postpones Indianapolis concert

Alabama (from left, Jeff Cook, Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry) postponed its Jan. 11 performance at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Citing a health issue, country band Alabama has postponed its Friday performance at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

According to a statement issued by promoter Outback Concerts, vocalist Randy Owen is "experiencing severe back spasms."

A new date for the show is expected to be announced, and tickets for the original date will be honored at the rescheduled performance.

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Known for hits such as "Mountain Music," "Dixieland Delight" and "The Closer You Get," Alabama is back on the road to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

In 2003, Alabama headlined Noblesville's Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center (known then as Verizon Wireless Music Center) as part of the group's "American Farewell Tour." 

For more information about Friday's postponement, visit bankerslifefieldhouse.com.

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