Get a piece of music history, auction ends today

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 18, 2011

Want some stuff autographed by music stars? Then look no further than the more than 100 items, including CDs, posters and prize packages, up for bids at Auction for Alabama.

The auction, conducted via eBay, was organized by music group The Civil Wars to raise money for The Salvation Army Tornado Relief Fund of Alabama.

The Civil Wars, a fast-rising Americana duo, includes John Paul White of Florence.

The auction runs through today, and includes:

• A white cowboy hat autographed by George Strait.

• A gown worn by Birmingham native Emmylou Harris during her induction to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

• A guitar autographed by Nickelback.

• A recording session at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals.

• A prize pack autographed by Joan Baez.

• CDs, posters, photos and other items autographed by Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and others.