As the story goes, “Sweet Home Alabama” was originally intended as a response to Neil Young. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was a big fan of Young’s music, but he was ...

Very few Americans would have trouble recognizing the opening notes of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” And when they do recognize it, they typically “turn it up,” as the singer ...

The original ending to the Reese Witherspoon romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama was so bad that it had to be completely reshot.

David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel," Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets" and Abba's "Waterloo" are just a few popular songs turning 50 this year.

They then go and dance as the Lynyrd Skynyrd song "Sweet Home Alabama" plays and the credits start. Tennant said test audiences did not like the ending.

“Sweet Home Alabama” name-dropped the Canadian singer-songwriter directly, saying, and I hope Neil Young will remember a Southern man don’t need him around anyhow.

Tennessee has “Rocky Top”, West Virginia has “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” But does Alabama have a state song?

A famous backup singer for The Rolling Stones initially refused to work on Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." She said a horrific historical event made her turn down the song.

While Sweet Home Alabama remains a fan favorite, it has not been immune to criticism. Some critics have pointed out its reliance on romantic comedy clichés and its somewhat predictable plot.

The iconic southern rock song "Sweet Home Alabama" was released 50 years ago, on June 24, 1974.

Reese Witherspoon Celebrates 'Sweet Home Alabama' Turning 20: 'Completely Changed My Life' Sweet Home Alabama was released in September 2002 and took its title from the Lynyrd Skynyrd song of the ...

Watch Scarlett Johansson Perform ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ With ‘Marriage Story Levels of Intensity’ The moment came courtesy of a game on The Kelly Clarkson Show.