Tag: Alan Jackson
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Alan Jackson Speaks Out About Missing Nashville’s CMA Fest, Looks Forward to ‘Last Call’ Tour
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When the news came out that Alan Jackson wouldn’t be at CMA Fest this weekend in Nashville, folks were disappointed. However, there’s some good news. The country music icon has spoken out about the news personally for the first time, and while it isn’t a lengthy message, it’s one his…
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CMA Fest Adds Brothers Osborne, Old Dominion & More, Loses Alan Jackson
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After a two-year pandemic postponement, CMA Fest will return to Nashville on June 9-12. With hundreds of performers across multiple stages, the four-day festival is the biggest bash Music City annually offers. However, even though it’s only days away, CMA Fest keeps getting bigger and bigger. CMA Fest announced additional…
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On This Day: Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett Release Smash Hit, ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,’ in 2003
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Alan Jackson teamed with Jimmy Buffett to release “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” on June 2, 2003. The smash hit reached No. 1 on the country chart and became a Top 20 hit on the pop chart. Technically speaking, it is always within the 5 o’clock hour somewhere in the world.…
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On This Day 20 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Tops the Chart With Fatherly Favorite ‘Drive (For Daddy Gene)’
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20 years ago, Alan Jackson scored his 20th chart-topper when he rode “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country chart on May 25, 2002. Alan penned the sentimental favorite in honor of his late father, Eugene, who died in 2000. Of course, the affectionate remembrance…
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CMA Fest Reveals Ascend Amphitheater Lineup: Chris Janson, Cole Swindell, Ingrid Andress & More
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After a two-year pandemic postponement, CMA Fest will return to Nashville on June 9-12. With hundreds of performers across multiple stages, the four-day festival is the biggest bash Music City annually offers. Dozens of performers have already been announced, including the nightly shows at Nissan Stadium. However, today CMA Fest…
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CMA Fest Reveals 2022 Lineup: Alan Jackson, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood & More
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Almost every year, CMA Fest brings the biggest names and brightest rising stars in country music to Nashville. As a result, the multi-day event attracts fans from across the country and around the world. More importantly, a portion of the proceeds from the tickets goes to a good cause. For…
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Alan Jackson Shares ‘Precious Memory’ With Sweet Throwback Image of Wedding Day
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Alan Jackson is encouraging his fans to share some of their favorite “precious memories” in celebration of his gospel album. Earlier this week, on Instagram, the country icon shared his own special moment with a photo from his wedding day with his young bride, Denise, as they cut their wedding…
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Alan Jackson Celebrates Wife Denise’s Birthday With Series of Throwback Photos
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Today, country music star Alan Jackson is helping his wife, Denise, celebrate her 62nd birthday with a touching post that looked back at some of their favorite outings over the years. The music icon and his muse have been married since 1979 when Denise was fresh out of high school.…
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Alan Jackson Celebrates Daughter Mattie’s New Book With Photo of the Two
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Alan Jackson is one proud papa, and that is just as it should be! The country music star recently celebrated a major moment as his daughter Mattie Jackson Selecman’s recently released memoir Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak, hits a major milestone…selling over 20,000 copies since its release…
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Dierks Bentley Goes Full Alan Jackson Debuting New Mustache
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It looks like Dierks Bentley is trying to do his best Alan Jackson impersonation with his newest choice of facial hair. On his Instagram, the Beers on Me singer showed off a new mustache that fans have been reacting to for almost an entire day now. When you trim up…
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Alan Jackson Tour Tickets Are On Sale: Here’s How to Get Yours
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Alan Jackson is hitting the road on his One More For The Road Tour! Here’s how you can buy your tickets today. Alan Jackson is coming to a city near you. The One More For The Road Tour begins on June 24 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and ends on October 8…
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University of Tennessee Students Paint The Rock for Alan Jackson’s ‘Last Call’ Tour
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The University of Tennessee student body has spoken. Perhaps, though, not in the way you might think. Students at Tennessee painted The Rock on campus Friday afternoon for one purpose: to get the word out about Alan Jackson’s upcoming “Last Call” tour. Safe to say Vol Nation is pumped to…
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Alan Jackson Announces 16-Date ‘Last Call: One More for the Road’ Tour
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Country star Alan Jackson is hitting the road again with the 16-date “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour, following his health struggles. “I’ve always admired my heroes like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride who just played as much as they wanted to, as long…
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On This Day: Alan Jackson’s First Album ‘Here in the Real World’ Dropped Today in 1990
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Alan Jackson‘s name conjures up images of dive bar country music, a big hat, and an even bigger mullet. His first album, “Here in the Real World,” turns 32 today, February 28. If you haven’t heard Jackson’s first album, what are you doing? “Here in the Real World” is a…
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Alan Jackson Marks President’s Day With Throwback Pics Meeting Past Presidents
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Country singer Alan Jackson celebrated President’s Day by sharing some old snapshots with past presidents. “Happy Presidents’ Day!” Jackson tweeted along with three photos with Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Interestingly, the height of the musician’s fame spanned both father and son’s presidencies as well as that…
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Alan Jackson Remembers Sharing Stage With Jimmy Buffett, George Strait: ‘Dream Team’
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Country star Alan Jackson shared a throwback of himself sharing the stage with fellow musicians Jimmy Buffett and George Strait. “Dream team,” Jackson captioned the photo on Twitter. In the shot, Buffett plays guitar while the others flank him on either side, microphones in hand. Buffett and Jackson famously collaborated…
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On This Day: Alan Jackson Scores No. 1 With ‘Gone Country’ in 1995
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Today is a great day in country music history. On this day in 1995, Alan Jackson earned the Number One chart spot for his song “Gone Country.” The track also marks Jackson’s 10th time being at the top of the charts. It opened many doors for the country artist at…
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On This Day: Alan Jackson Marries Wife Denise at Georgia Church in 1979
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Country singer-songwriter Alan Jackson celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary with his wife, Denise Jackson today! On this day, forty-two years ago the high school sweethearts tied the knot at the Newnan Baptist Church in their hometown of Newnan, Georgia. After six years of marriage, the Jacksons picked up their belongings…
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Watch Alan Jackson Pay Tribute to Hank Williams Jr. With Performance of ‘The Blues Man’ During Hall of Fame Induction
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The Country Music Hall of Fame pulled out all of the stops during its induction ceremony for the Class of 2020 on November 21. Dean Dillon (songwriter), Marty Stuart (modern era) and Hank Williams Jr. (veteran era) officially joined the Hall during a star-studded medallion ceremony that included performances by…
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Mattie Jackson Selecman Finds Healing With Release of New Book, ‘Lemons on Friday’ (Foreword by Alan Jackson)
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Mattie Jackson Selecman’s inspiring memoir, Lemons on Friday: Trusting God Through My Greatest Heartbreak, hit bookshelves today, Nov. 16. And it’s chock-full of hope, heartbreak, and healing. The memoir chronicles Mattie’s grieving process and journey to find her faith again. She lost her husband, Ben Selecman, when he was only…
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Alan Jackson Releases Touching New Song He Co-Wrote With Daughter Mattie, ‘Racing the Dark’
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Country singer Alan Jackson pulls at all the heartstrings with his beautiful new song, which he co-wrote with his daughter, Mattie. “Racing the Dark” embodies everything that makes Jackson such an incredible country artist. It calls back to his roots while also inspiring hope in those who listen. And he…
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Alan Jackson Offers His Thanks and Appreciation with Veterans Day Words
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Country star Alan Jackson is marking Veterans Day with a Twitter tribute to veterans everywhere. On Thursday, he posted a photo of himself standing before an American flag with the caption, “Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service.” “On this Veterans Day and everyday, we honor all of those…
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Moments That Matter: Alan Jackson Reaches Out to Superfan in Hospice
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A musician can make a huge difference in someone’s life. First and foremost, the music they make can be the soundtrack to memories. We all have those songs that take us back to the big moments of the good ol’ days. However, if you find that one artist that you…
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Alan Jackson ‘Brought Country Back to Nashville’: VIDEO
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Alan Jackson is remembering his epic return to Nashville today. And his fans are sharing their favorite moments from the event. Two-time Grammy-winning country legend Alan Jackson is still hitting the stage, despite his battle with a rare neurological disorder Charcot-Marie-Tooth. And on October 8th, he sang for a packed…
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Hard to Be Any Cooler Than Alan Jackson in This Throwback Classic Mustang Pic
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Alan Jackson is probably the coolest guy in the room on his worst day. He has proved that time and against over the course of his long career. Just about every time you see him talking to the press, he’s laid-back and his down-home humor shines through. Then, there was…