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Gray TV Stations Air “Alabama Strong” to Encourage Food Bank Donations


Topic: Vaccine Education
Posted on 5/10/2020

On May 10, WBRC Birmingham produced and aired “Alabama Strong,” an entertainment special that aired on Gray TV owned stations in Alabama, including WBRC, WSFA, WAFF and WTVY. The special encouraged donations to local food banks in each part of the state. The show featured musical performances from Alabama natives Sara Evans, Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks, Alvin Garrett, Walker Burroughs and Clinton Babers. It also featured messages of encouragement from Bo Jackson, Clayne Crawford and local comedians Roy Wood Jr., Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson and Rickey Smiley.



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