Percy Sledge, Atlanta Rhythm Section among acts to perform at Alabama Music Hall of Fame

Percy Sledge among acts at Alabama music hall bash

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Performers appearing at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include hall members Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

Executive director David Johnson says the show will also include Eddie Levert of the O’Jays, Mac Davis, Jamey Johnson, the Atlanta Rhythm Section and songwriter Mac McAnally.

Sledge is from Leighton. The Blind Boys of Alabama were formed in Talladega. Levert was born in Bessemer. Davis is a Texan who recorded his first hits in Muscle Shoals. Johnson is an Enterprise native who grew up near Montgomery. The Atlanta Ryhthm Section was formed by Dothan native Buddy Buie. McAnally is from Red Bay and tours with Jimmy Buffett.

(This version CORRECTS that acts are performing at ceremony, not being inducted.)