“Free Bird” and “Sweet Home Alabama” became radio staples that introduced listeners to a genre rooted in grit, ... We’ve ranked the band’s most memorable album covers below. 5.

Getting to use the original “Free Bird” vocals was especially significant to Parton. “[Ronnie Van Zant's widow] allowed that, and I was so happy we got to use his real voice.

Era by era, Bird uses a ring light and iPhone to capture his muse, who styles his locks to match Miss Americana. His natural curls fall like Swift's on her first album cover.