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Students in Fort Payne got a special surprise when a country music legend showed up at their high school. Jacksonville State University Trustee Randy Owen, best known for being the lead singer of the band Alabama, made an appearance at the annual scholarship awards program on Tuesday. He helped college leaders present more than $767,000 in scholarships to 24 students. JSU says that money represents merit awards, leadership scholarships, and Army ROTC scholarships. In addition to serving on the JSU Board of Trustees, Randy Owen was also a key factor in the completion of JSU’s Little River Canyon Center, a green facility that houses the Little River Field School and the National Park Service.