I had the pleasure of meeting Big Al when he and his band played at the Acton Fair in the 80's. Big Al and his band were Awsome that night.God Bless.

Hello friends and family of Big Al Downing. Dixie Harrison and I did some shows with him and Dixie and Al recorded a song I wrote, "Dirty Lies". It was raecorded in Nashville during Fan Fair (1987). Yesterday Dixe found the tape of the duet and it was a big thrill to hear them together once again.

Al was a friend and we talked by phone a few times as Al didn't have an email address. I always like to see his music being played out there these days and I am a dj at www,roycost.com .

Best Wishes,
Roy Cost
Conway, AR
and Dixie Harrison
Searcy, Arkansas

its almost christmas and this will be our third christmas without you,, as u can imagine it isnt the same,, my world feels incomplete without you.. i love u and my thoughts are with you this christmas

I first heard Mr. Downing when i was a young boy, and fell in love with his music.
He played in Houma , La sometime in the 70's at a political rally for a man running for sheriff.
I want to say I'm sadden at the Passing of a wonderful entertainer.
.Tha man should be inducted in the country music hall of fame IMMEDIATLY!!
God bless Mr Downing and all his family.

Lawrence Guidry
Houma, La.

As some of the others have said, I wasn't aware that Big Al had passed away. I'm truly saddened to hear that. I've enjoyed his music for years, and he was one of my favorite country music artists. He will be missed, but fortunately he left a great legacy of music behind that we can still enjoy.

Rest in peace, Big Al.