This CD, available only at Walmart, features eight of Country Music's most authentic voices - Eric Church, Randy Houser, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Randy Montana, Ashley Ray and Eli Young Band interpret their favorite Skynyrd song, paying homage to its originality while putting their own spin on the classic tune. Just as the original members of Lynyrd Skynyrd knew they had to be different, so these young singers understand that they need to do more than copy a song, even on a tribute album to a band that they hold in the highest esteem. With raging guitar riffs and lyrics that make up the soundtrack of summer, Lynyrd Skynyrd's widespread influence is undeniable.

While only 8 songs, Sweet Home Alabama: the Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd works for what it is, a tribute to an iconic band that has inspired generations since the 1970s. Even the 8 songs –short by todays standards – is a tribute of sorts as most of the bands records in the 70s were only 8 songs long, due to the size of LPs and the bands propensity to play long, unedited songs. While not ‘groundbreaking,’ not every cover song needs to be ‘new and fresh’ rendering. In fact, if a song is as iconic as many of these songs are, why even bother changing a great song and melody. The album will likely introduce some of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classics to a new, younger audience who may have previously thought of the band as their ‘father’ or ‘grandfather’s’ music. Now, they can hear them again, or for the first time, from some of their favorite artists.