NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Former Alabama lead singer Randy Owen is set to release his solo debut single, "Braid My Hair," to country radio this month.
It was co-written by Chris Gray, a former teacher in a childrens hospital. He often witnessed the side effects of chemotherapy, and the desire of girls to braid their hair again. He and collaborator Brent Wilson brought it to Owens attention by sending it to his mother, who pressured him to listen to it.
One hundred percent of the publishing royalties from the song will go to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, for which Owen is a longtime spokesman.
Owens new album, "One on One," produced by Big & Richs John Rich, will be released this spring on newly-formed DMP Records. Distribution has not yet been finalized.
Owen will tour beginning next month. Alabamas "American Farewell Tour" began in 2003 and ended in 2004.
Reuters/Billboard
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