Have you ever been to Alabama?
The state of Alabama is in the southeastern part of the US
Yes, have you ever been?  I've been a few times, but mostly just driving through to get to the panhandle of Florida.
driving through as well, but there are so many inland waterways the most of any state
That is interesting, I did not know that.  Mostly all I know is that there is a big university in Auburn and a great vet school.
The state is nicknamed Yellowhammer state for the state bird
What kind of bird is that - a woodpecker?
Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer ("Emberiza citrinella") is a passerine bird in the bunting family that is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia. Most European birds remain in the breeding range year-round, but the eastern subspecies is partially migratory, with much of the population wintering further south. The male yellowhammer has a bright yellow head, streaked brown back, chestnut rump, and yellow under parts. Other plumages are duller versions of the same pattern. The yellowhammer is common in open areas
Terrible Things with Andy Jackson and Josh Eppard. On The Color Fred's Myspace page, Fred said: 
"A lot of people have been asking about TCF as well. I still love all the songs I've put out through that so it will continue to be my solo project that I'll do when the new band is on break... if it ever is! But I really feel that if you were ever a fan of the music I've been so lucky to make over the years, you won't