The songs "Mountain Music," "Dixieland Delight," and "Song of the South" are all hits by the southern rock and country band Alabama

. They formed in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969

. Their popularity grew in the 1980s, achieving 27 country No. 1 hits, seven multi-platinum albums, and many major awards

. Alabama blended traditional country music and Southern rock with elements of bluegrass, folk, and pop, giving them a broader appeal

. Their first single with RCA Records, "Tennessee River," kicked off a string of 21 country No. 1 singles, including "Love in the First Degree," "Mountain Music," "Dixieland Delight," "If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)," and "Song of the South"

. The band has achieved over 41 number-one country records on the Billboard charts and has sold over 75 million records, making them the most successful band in country music history