It is well known that Birmingham, Alabama had a special love for Buckingham Nicks. Alabama is often treated with a kind of eyeroll attitude. Well, I'm from Alabama and I get that eyeroll all the time. Just a tidbit to maybe help you understand a little more of what Alabama is REALLY like versus what the media and Hollywood types would have people believe. Check it out, it is a short article and I think you might be pleasantly surprised.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_Shoals_Sound_Studio
Please check it out, it really is worth your time.