American Pride (album)

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American Pride is the fourteenth studio album by the American country group Alabama. It was released on August 11, 1992, by RCA Nashville. The album features four singles and a mix of country songs performed by the band with additional session musicians.

Singles and chart success
- Take a Little Trip reached No. 2 on the US country charts and No. 2 in Canada.
- I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why) hit No. 1 on both the US and Canada country charts.
- Once Upon a Lifetime reached No. 3 in the US and No. 2 in Canada.
- Hometown Honeymoon reached No. 3 in the US and No. 1 in Canada.
Overall, the album produced several top-5 country hits.

Album performance
- The album peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
- It reached No. 46 on the Billboard 200.
- In Canada, it charted on RPM’s Albums chart (peaking at No. 62) and reached No. 4 on the Canadian Country chart.
- The album was certified Platinum in the United States (shipments of 1 million).

Track listing (11 tracks)
1. Take a Little Trip
2. Hometown Honeymoon
3. Once Upon a Lifetime
4. You Can’t Take the Country Out of Me
5. I’m in a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why)
6. Richard Petty Fans
7. Homesick Fever
8. Between the Two of Them
9. American Pride
10. Sometimes Out of Touch
11. Pictures and Memories

Personnel and production
- Alabama and session musicians filled the recordings. Core band members Randy Owen, Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, and Mark Herndon contributed vocals and instruments.
- Producers: Alabama, Larry Michael Lee, and Josh Leo.
- Recording took place in Nashville at Emerald Sound Studio and Javelina Studios, with mixing handled by Steve Marcantonio and other engineers assisting.

Reception
- AllMusic’s Brian Mansfield gave the album 3 out of 5 stars, noting it did not offer many surprises.

Overall, American Pride showcases Alabama’s signature country sound with several successful singles and solid chart performance, though it did not reach the Top 10 on the Billboard Country Albums chart.