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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Alan Jackson
| background = solo_singer
| image = AlanJacksonApr10.jpg
| caption = Jackson in April 2010
| birth_name = Alan Eugene Jackson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|10|17}}
| birth_place = [[Newnan, Georgia|Newnan]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Neotraditional country]]|[[bluegrass music|bluegrass]]|[[gospel music|gospel]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 1983–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Arista Nashville]]|[[Capitol Records Nashville|EMI Nashville]]|Alan's Country}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Keith Stegall]]|[[George Jones]]|[[George Strait]]|[[Jimmy Buffett]]|[[The Wrights (country duo)|The Wrights]]|[[Zac Brown Band]]|[[Hank Williams Jr.]]}}
| website = {{URL|alanjackson.com}}
| instruments = {{hlist|Vocals|acoustic guitar}}
}}

'''Alan Eugene Jackson''' (born October 17, 1958) is an American country singer and songwriter. He is known for blending traditional [[honky tonk]] and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own songs. Jackson has recorded 16 studio albums, three greatest hits albums, two Christmas albums, two gospel albums and several compilations.

Jackson has sold over 80 million records, with 66 titles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Of the 66 titles, and six featured singles, 38 have reached the top five and 35 have claimed the number one spot. Out of 15 titles to reach the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart, nine have been certified multi-platinum. He is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the [[Grand Ole Opry]], and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. He was inducted into the [[Country Music Hall of Fame]] in 2017 by [[Loretta Lynn]]<ref>{{cite news|last=Watts |first=Cindy |title=Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed, Don Schlitz tapped for Country Music Hall of Fame |url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/2017/04/05/watch-live-2017-country-music-hall-fame-announcement/100065648/}}</ref> and into the [[Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame]] in 2018<ref>https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2018_inductees</ref>.

==Early life==
Jackson was born to Joseph Eugene "Daddy Gene" Jackson (1927–2000) and Ruth Musick "Mama Ruth" Jackson (1930–2017) in [[Newnan, Georgia]], and has four older siblings. He, his father, mother, and sisters lived in a small home built around his grandfather's old toolshed.<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/alan-jackson-9542274 Alan Jackson] (2014). Biography.com website. Retrieved 03:11, June 6, 2014.</ref> The family is primarily of [[English American|English descent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biografiadvd.blogspot.jp/2011/05/alan-jackson-biography.html |title=Alan Jackson Biography |publisher=Biografiadvd.blogspot.jp |date= |accessdate=2016-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.getnetworth.com/tag/alan-jackson-income/ |title=Alan Jackson Income – Alan Jackson Net Worth |publisher=Getnetworth.com |date=1958-10-17 |accessdate=2016-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.articlesnatch.com/blog/Alan-Jackson-Tickets---Otherwise-He-Was-Not-A-Major-Music-Fan/2395093#gsc.tab=0 |title=Alan Jackson Tickets : Otherwise He Was Not A Major Music Fan |publisher=Articlesnatch.com |date= |accessdate=2016-04-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160301112557/http://www.articlesnatch.com/blog/Alan-Jackson-Tickets---Otherwise-He-Was-Not-A-Major-Music-Fan/2395093 |archivedate=March 1, 2016 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.searchnetworth.com/tag/alan-jackson-new-song/ |title=Alan Jackson New Song &#124; Search Net Worth of Celebrities |publisher=Searchnetworth.com |date=1958-10-17 |accessdate=2016-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/topic/Alan_Jackson/ |title=Alan Jackson News &#124; Photos &#124; Quotes &#124; Wiki |publisher=UPI.com |date= |accessdate=2016-04-05}}</ref> At one point, his bed was in the hallway for lack of room. His mother lived in the home until she died on January 7, 2017. Jackson sang in church as a child. His first job, at 12, was in a shoe store. He wrote his first song in 1983.

As a youth, Jackson listened primarily to gospel music. Otherwise he was not a major music fan. Then a friend introduced him to the music of [[Gene Watson]], [[John Anderson (musician)|John Anderson]], and [[Hank Williams Jr.]] Jackson attended the local Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School. He started a band after high school. When he was 27, Jackson and his wife of six years, Denise, moved from Newnan to [[Nashville, Tennessee|Nashville]], where he hoped to pursue music full-time.<ref name=seat>Ali, Lorraine (February 17, 2002), [http://www.newsweek.com/jackson-drivers-seat-148075 "Jackson in the Driver's Seat"], ''Newsweek''. '''139''' (7):68.</ref>

==Career==

In Tennessee, Jackson got his first job in [[Spike TV|The Nashville Network]]'s mailroom.<ref name=seat /> Denise Jackson connected him with [[Glen Campbell]], who helped jumpstart his career.<ref name=sanz>Sanz, C.; J. Sanderson (September 2, 1991), "Honky-tonk hero". ''People''. '''36''' (8):76.</ref> Jackson eventually signed with Arista.<ref name=seat /> By 1989, he became the first signed to the newly formed [[Arista Nashville]] branch of [[Arista Records]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url=http://allmusic.com/artist/alan-jackson-p89651/biography |title=Alan Jackson biography |last=Huey |first=Steve |work=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=March 23, 2011}}</ref>

Arista released Jackson's debut single, "Blue Blooded Woman", in late 1989. Although the song failed to reach top 40 on [[Hot Country Songs]], he reached number three by early 1990 with "[[Here in the Real World (song)|Here in the Real World]]".<ref name="whitburn">{{cite book |last=Whitburn |first=Joel |title=Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008 |publisher=Record Research, Inc |year=2008 |pages=201–202 |isbn=0-89820-177-2}}</ref> This song served as the title track to his debut album, ''[[Here in the Real World]]'', which also included two more top five hits ("[[Wanted (Alan Jackson song)|Wanted]]" and "[[Chasin' That Neon Rainbow]]") and his first number one, "[[I'd Love You All Over Again]]".<ref name="whitburn" />

''[[Don't Rock the Jukebox]]'' was the title of Jackson's second album. Released in 1991, it included four number-one singles: [[Don't Rock the Jukebox (song)|the title track]], "[[Someday (Alan Jackson song)|Someday]]", "[[Dallas (Alan Jackson song)|Dallas]]" and "[[Love's Got a Hold on You]]", and the number three "[[Midnight in Montgomery]]".<ref name="whitburn" /> Jackson also co-wrote several songs on [[Randy Travis]]' 1991 album ''[[High Lonesome (Randy Travis album)|High Lonesome]]''.<ref name="allmusic" />

''[[A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)]]'', his third album, accounted for the number one hits "[[She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)]]" (which Travis co-wrote) and "[[Chattahoochee (song)|Chattahoochee]]", plus the top five hits "[[Tonight I Climbed the Wall]]", "[[Mercury Blues]]" and "[[(Who Says) You Can't Have It All]]". "Chattahoochee" also won him the 1994 [[Country Music Association]] (CMA) awards for Single and Song of the Year.

In 1994 Jackson left his management company, Ten Ten Management, which had overseen his career up to that point, and switched to Gary Overton.<ref>Lichtman, Irv (March 5, 1994), "Alan Jackson switches managers". ''Billboard''. '''106''' (10):90</ref> His fourth album was titled ''[[Who I Am (Alan Jackson album)|Who I Am]]'', and it contained four number one hits: a cover of the [[Eddie Cochran]] standard "[[Summertime Blues]]", followed by "[[Livin' on Love]]", "[[Gone Country (song)|Gone Country]]" and "[[I Don't Even Know Your Name]]". An additional track from the album, a cover of [[Rodney Crowell]]'s "[[Song for the Life]]", made number six. In late 1994, [[Clay Walker]] reached number one with "[[If I Could Make a Living (song)|If I Could Make a Living]]", which Jackson co-wrote.<ref>Cronin, Peter (November 19, 1994), "Spotlight shines on Jackson's songwriting". ''Billboard''. '''106''' (47):37.</ref>
Alan also appeared in the 1996 "When Harry Kept Delores" episode of [[Home Improvement (TV series)|''Home Improvement'']], singing his hit song "Mercury Blues" about his 1950 [[Mercury (automobile)|Mercury]].<ref name="Lakeland Ledger 1996-02-20">{{cite news |date=February 20, 1996 |title=Home Improvement |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Cl1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9_wDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4140%2C6802788 |newspaper=[[The Ledger|Lakeland Ledger]] | access-date=April 25, 2015}}</ref><ref name="The Spokesman-Review 1995-12-19">{{cite news |last=Capozzoli Jr. |first=Michael A. |date=December 19, 1995 |title=Homebody: Country star Alan Jackson works hard to fit in as much family time as possible |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Q2NWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0PEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6638%2C6425273 |newspaper=[[The Spokesman-Review]] | access-date=April 25, 2015}}</ref>

===Mid-late 1990s===
''[[The Greatest Hits Collection (Alan Jackson album)|The Greatest Hits Collection]]'' was released on October 24, 1995. The disc contained 17 hits, two newly recorded songs ("[[I'll Try]]" and "[[Tall, Tall Trees]]"), and the song "[[Home (Alan Jackson song)|Home]]" from ''Here in the Real World'' that had never been released as a single.<ref>Price, Deborah Evans (September 16, 1995), [http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=9509295833&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live "20, count `em, 20 Jackson hits"]. ''Billboard''. '''107''' (37):32.</ref> These first two songs both made number one.

''[[Everything I Love]]'' followed in 1996. Its first single was a cover of [[Tom T. Hall]]'s "[[Little Bitty]]", which Jackson took to the top of the charts in late 1996. The album also included the number one hit "[[There Goes]]" and a number two cover of [[Charly McClain]]'s 1980 single "[[Who's Cheatin' Who]]". The album's fifth single was "[[A House with No Curtains]]", which became his first release since 1989 to miss the top 10.<ref name="whitburn" />

''[[High Mileage]]'' was led off by the number four "[[I'll Go On Loving You]]". After it came the album's only number one hit, "[[Right on the Money]]", co-written by [[Phil Vassar]].

With Jackson's release of ''[[Under the Influence (Alan Jackson album)|Under the Influence]]'' in 1999, he took the double risk on an album of covers of country classics while retaining a traditional sound when a rock- and pop-tinged sound dominated country radio.<ref>Flippo, Chet (1999-09-25), "Jackson returns to roots with traditional set; Arista/Nashville seeks sound's revival". ''Billboard''. '''111''' (39):38</ref>

When the Country Music Association (CMA) asked [[George Jones]] to trim his act to 90 seconds for the 1999 CMA awards, Jones decided to boycott the event. In solidarity, Jackson interrupted his own song and launched into Jones's song "Choices" and then walked offstage.<ref>Peyser, Mark; Alisha Davis; William Underhill (1999-10-04), [http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=2308921&loginpage=login.asp&site=ehost-live "Newsmakers"]. ''Newsweek''. '''134''' (14):78.</ref>

Alan was also known for wearing a [[Mullet (hairstyle)|mullet]] since 1989. Before then, he had short hair.

===2000s===
[[File:Alan jackson at pentagon.jpg|thumb|right|Jackson performing in 2002]]
After country music changed toward pop music in the 2000s, he and [[George Strait]] criticized the state of country music in the song "[[Murder on Music Row]]". The song sparked debate in the country music community about whether "traditional" country music was actually dead or not.<ref>Price, Deborah Evans (2000-05-06), "Is There `Murder On Music Row'? Debate Continues". ''Billboard''. '''112''' (19):36.</ref> Despite the fact that the song was not officially released as a single, it became the highest-charting nonseasonal album cut (not available in any retail single configuration or released as a promotional single to radio during a chart run) to appear on Hot Country Singles & Tracks in the Broadcast Data Systems era, beating the record previously held by Garth Brooks' "Belleau Wood." The duo were invited to open the 2000 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMAs) with a performance of the tune.<ref>Jessen, Wade (2000-04-29), "COUNTRY CORNER". ''Billboard''. '''112''' (18):60</ref> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' commented on Jackson's style remarking, "If [[Garth Brooks|Garth]] and [[Shania Twain|Shania]] have raised the bar for country concerts with [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]]-style production and endless costume changes, then Alan Jackson is doing his best to return the bar to a more human level."<ref>Boenlert, Eric (2000-03-02), "Performance". [[Rolling Stone]]. (835):44</ref> After the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], Jackson released "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]" as a tribute to those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The song became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight.

At the 2001 CMA Awards, Jackson debuted the song "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning". The performance was generally considered the highlight of the show, and Jackson's site crashed the next day from server requests.<ref>Bessman, Jim (2001-11-24), "Words & Music". ''Billboard''. '''113''' (47):36.</ref> The song came to Jackson suddenly, and had not been scheduled for any official release, but the live performance began receiving radio airplay and was soon released as a single.

Jackson released a Christmas album, titled ''Let It Be Christmas'', October 22, 2002.<ref>Stark, Phyllis (2002-09-07), "Nashville Scene". ''Billboard''. '''114''' (36):29</ref>

Jeannie Kendall contacted Jackson to do a duet, and he suggested the song "Timeless and True Love". It appeared on her first solo album, released in 2003.<ref>Price, Deborah Evans (2003-03-01), "Jeannie Kendall Makes Her Solo Debut On Rounder". ''Billboard''. '''115''' (9):33.</ref>

In early 2006, Jackson released his first [[gospel music]] album entitled ''[[Precious Memories (Alan Jackson album)|Precious Memories]]''. He put together the album by the request of his mother, who enjoyed religious music. Jackson considered this album a "side project" and nothing too official, but it was treated as such. More than 1.8 million albums were sold.

Only mere months after the release of ''[[Precious Memories (Alan Jackson album)|Precious Memories]]'' in 2006, Jackson released his next album ''[[Like Red on a Rose]]'', which featured a more adult contemporary/folk sound. Unlike most of Jackson's albums, this one earned only a [[Gold Record]], and was criticized as out of character by some fans. Unlike his previous albums, ''[[Like Red on a Rose]]'' had a different producer and sound. Alan's main producer for his music, [[Keith Stegall]], was notably absent from this album. Instead, [[Alison Krauss]] was hired to produce the album. She also chose the songs. Despite being labeled as "country music" or "bluegrass", [[Like Red on a Rose]] had a mainstream sound to it, upsetting some fans, even making some of them believe that Jackson was abandoning his traditional past and aiming toward a more mainstream jazz/blues sound.

However, for his next album, he went back to his country roots. ''[[Good Time (album)|Good Time]]'' was released on March 4, 2008. The album's first single, "[[Small Town Southern Man]]", was released to radio on November 19. "[[Country Boy (Alan Jackson song)|Country Boy]]", "[[Good Time (Alan Jackson song)|Good Time]]", "[[Sissy's Song]]" and the final single from the album, "[[I Still Like Bologna]]", were also released as singles. "[[Sissy's Song]]" is dedicated to a longtime friend of the Jackson family (Leslie "Sissy" Fitzgerald) who worked in their house every day. Fitzgerald was killed in a motorcycle accident in mid-2007.

===2010s===
His sixteenth studio album, ''[[Freight Train (album)|Freight Train]]'', was released on March 30, 2010. The first single was "[[It's Just That Way]]", which debuted at No.&nbsp;50 in January 2010. "[[Hard Hat and a Hammer]]" is the album's second single, released in May 2010.

On November 23, 2010, Jackson released another greatest hits package, entitled ''[[34 Number Ones]]'', which features a cover of the [[Johnny Cash]] hit "[[Ring of Fire (song)|Ring of Fire]]", as well as the duet with [[Zac Brown Band]], "[[As She's Walking Away]]".

On January 20, 2011, it was announced that Jackson and his record label, Sony, parted ways.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alanjackson.com/news.html?n_id=2631 |title=News |publisher=Alan Jackson |date=2011-01-20 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>

On March 23, 2011, Jackson announced his new deal with Capitol's [[Capitol Records Nashville|EMI Records Nashville]]. It is a joint venture between ACR (Alan's Country Records) and Capitol. All records will be released and marketed through Capitol's EMI Records Nashville label.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alanjackson.com/news.html?n_id=2920 |title=News |publisher=Alan Jackson |date=2011-03-23 |accessdate=2012-03-31}}</ref>

In 2012, Jackson released the album ''[[Thirty Miles West]]''. Three singles have been released from the album, "[[Long Way to Go (Alan Jackson song)|Long Way to Go]]", "[[So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore]]" and "[[You Go Your Way (Alan Jackson song)|You Go Your Way]]". None of the singles reached the top 20. A tour in 2013 supported the album.

Jackson released his second gospel album, ''[[Precious Memories Volume II]]'', on March 26, 2013.

In 2014, Jackson recorded the opening credits song, "A Million Ways to Die", for the film ''[[A Million Ways to Die in the West]]'', co-writing the song with the film's star/writer/director [[Seth MacFarlane]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Listen-Title-Track-Seth-MacFarlane-Million-Ways-Die-West-42776.html |title=Listen To The Title Track For Seth MacFarlane's A Million Ways To Die In The West |publisher=Cinema Blend |accessdate=2014-04-30}}</ref>

In August 2014, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened an exhibit celebrating Jackson's 25 years in the music industry. It was also announced that he was an artist in residency as well, performing shows on October 8 and 22.<ref>Joseph Hudak, [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/alan-jackson-honored-with-country-music-hall-of-fame-exhibit-20140723 "Alan Jackson Honored With Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit"],''Rolling Stone'', July 23, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2014.</ref> The exhibit highlights the different milestones in his career with memorabilia collected over the years. His twenty-fifth anniversary "Keeping It Country" tour, began on January 8, 2015, in Estero, Florida.<ref name="alanjackson.com">[http://www.alanjackson.com/tour.html Alan Jackson 25th Anniversary Tour]. 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2015.</ref>

In January 2015, Jackson began his 25th anniversary "Keepin' It Country" tour, followed in April with the announcement of his twentieth studio album, ''[[Angels and Alcohol]]'', which was released on July 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/alan-jackson-turns-to-angels-and-alcohol-for-new-album-20150409 |title=Alan Jackson Turns to 'Angels and Alcohol' for New Album |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=April 9, 2015 |accessdate=April 23, 2015 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Y0zbAsO3?url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/alan-jackson-turns-to-angels-and-alcohol-for-new-album-20150409 |archivedate=April 23, 2015 |deadurl=no |df=mdy }}</ref>

In 2016, Jackson was selected as one of 30 artists to perform on "''Forever Country''", a mash-up track of [[Take Me Home, Country Roads]], [[On the Road Again (Willie Nelson song)|On the Road Again]] and [[I Will Always Love You]] which celebrates 50 years of the [[CMA Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/scenes-cmas-historic-music-video-featuring-30-country/story?id=42129062|title=30 Country Music Stars Join Forces for Historic CMA Music Video|last=News|first=A. B. C.|date=2016-09-22|website=ABC News|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>

In 2016 and 2017, Jackson extended his "Keepin' It Country" tour with American Idol alumni Lauren Alaina.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alanjackson.com/about.html|title=Alan Jackson :: About {{!}} Alan Jackson|website=www.alanjackson.com|access-date=2016-12-02}}</ref>

In August 2016, [[Legacy Recordings]] released the collection ''"Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story"'' digitally and on three CDs with 59 tracks including eight previously unreleased tracks.<ref>[https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-music-entertainment/2016/alan-jacksons-genuine-the-alan-jackson-story-a-def.html "Alan Jackson's Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story, A Definitive Three CD Career-Defining Collection"], ''Sony Music Entertainment'', date</ref><ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/alan-jacksons-genuine-the-alan-jackson-story-a-definitive-three-cd-career-defining-collection-300284181.html "Alan Jackson's Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story, A Definitive Three CD Career-Defining Collection "], ''prnewswire.com'', date</ref>

In October 2017, Alan Jackson released a new song titled "The Older I Get" from an upcoming album that is set for release in 2018.

==Awards, nominations and induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame==

In 1989 he was nominated for a total of six [[Country Music Association]] [[Country Music Association Awards|awards]] (CMAs).<ref name=sanz />

He was nominated for four 1994 CMAs, including Entertainer of the Year.<ref name=RW>Author unknown (Fall 94 Special Issue), "Livin' in the real world". ''People''. '''42''' (9):20.</ref>

Jackson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 1991; he was inducted by Roy Acuff and [[Randy Travis]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Alan Jackson – Chronology |url=http://www.alanjackson.com/about.html#chronology |publisher=Official Alan Jackson Website |date= |accessdate=April 22, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alan Jackson |url=http://www.opry.com/artists/j/Jackson_Alan.html |publisher=Grand Ole Opry |date= |accessdate=July 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Opry Member List PDF |url=http://www.opry.com/img/Opry%20Members%20List.pdf |date=April 23, 2012 |accessdate=July 2, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607030858/http://www.opry.com/img/Opry%20Members%20List.pdf |archivedate=June 7, 2012 }}</ref>

Jackson was the most nominated artist at the 29th annual TNN/Music City News Country Awards that was broadcast June 5 from the Grand Ole Opry House. His six nominations included best entertainer, male artist, vocal collaboration, album, single, and video (two nominations in this category).<ref>Morris, Edward (March 4, 1995), "Alan Jackson gets 7 noms in TNN/Music City awards". ''Billboard''. '''107''' (9):35</ref>

At the 2002 CMAs, Jackson set a record for having the most nominations in a single year&nbsp;– ten&nbsp;– many rising from the song "Where Were You". It also brought his career total up to the second number of most nominations ever, after George Strait.<ref>Stark, Phyllis (2002-09-07), "Jackson Nominated For 10 CMAs". ''Billboard''. '''114''' (36):6.</ref> "Where Were You" also was nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year. The song was also subsequently parodied in the ''[[South Park]]'' episode "[[A Ladder To Heaven]]".

At the 2003 Academy of Country Music Awards, Jackson won Album of the Year for ''Drive'' and Video of the Year for the video to "Drive (For Daddy Gene)."<ref>Editor unknown (2004), "2003 Academy of Country Music Awards". ''World Almanac & Book of Facts''. Volume unknown:287. {{ISSN|0084-1382}}</ref>

In 2004, a five-mile (8&nbsp;km) stretch of [[Interstate 85 in Georgia|Interstate 85]] through Jackson's hometown of Newnan was renamed the "Alan Jackson Highway" in the singer's honor. After learning of the honor, he stated "[Newnan] was a great place to grow up. I'm not sure I'm quite qualified for the main highway. Maybe they should've picked a dirt road or something."<ref>{{cite web|title=Jackson Honoured With Highway Stretch|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/alan-jackson/news/jackson-honoured-with-highway-stretch|website=Contact Music|accessdate=11 November 2015}}</ref>

Jackson was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on October 22, 2001 in Atlanta.<ref>No
byline (2001-11-10), "In The News". ''Billboard''. '''113''' (45):36.</ref>

Alan Jackson was selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.

In 2017, Alan Jackson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

==Alan Jackson Collection at Cracker Barrel==

In 2009, [[Cracker Barrel|Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc]]. started to carry the "Alan Jackson Collection" which included a special release CD available exclusively at Cracker Barrel, cowboy style shirts and T-shirts, baseball caps, home goods (candles, kitchen goods) including an old-fashion wooden rocking chair that has a metal plate of Alan's autograph on the headrest; toys, spices and BBQ sauces/rubs and a replica of his own personal cowboy hat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cracker Barrel |url=http://www.crackerbarrel.com/music/artists-and-albums/alan-jackson/ |date= |accessdate=July 2, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610184620/http://www.crackerbarrel.com/music/artists-and-albums/alan-jackson/ |archivedate=June 10, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref>

==Endorsement of Ford Trucks==

Ford's agency J. Walter Thompson USA in Detroit, in 1992, worked out with Jackson a multimillion-dollar, multi-year contract for his sole endorsement of Ford Trucks. In his video for "[[Who's Cheatin' Who]]" he was behind the wheel of a "Big Foot" [[Ford F-Series|Ford F-150]] pickup truck, and Ford's five NASCAR vehicles (at the time) were prominently featured. Additionally, he changed the lyrics "Crazy 'bout a Mercury" of the song "[[Mercury Blues]]" to "Crazy 'bout a Ford truck" in a TV ad for the Ford F-series.<ref>Halliday, Jean (1997-05-19), [http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=9705222305&loginpage=login.asp&site=ehost-live "Jackson lets Ford star in his latest music video"]. ''Advertising Age''. '''68''' (20):10.</ref>

==Touring==
Jackson headlined the 1995 Fruit Of The Loom Comfort Tour, a deal worth $40 million. It began January 20 in New Orleans and ran for a hundred dates.<ref>Lichtman, Irv (January 21, 1995), "Jackson Fruit of Loom tour". ''Billboard''. '''107''' (3):86.</ref>

Alan Jackson's 2004 concert tour launched January 23 in Fort Myers, Florida and was sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts in a deal that included Jackson's endorsement in TV spots. The tour included more than 50 U.S. dates. Martina McBride was the opening for some of the shows.<ref>Martens, Todd; Stark, Phyllis; Kipnis, Jill; Walsh, Christopher (2004-01-17), "NEWSLINE...". ''Billboard''. '''116''' (3):8</ref>

In March 2011 he visited Australia to perform for the CMC Rocks The Hunter music festival where he was the headline act for Saturday night.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicchannels.com.au/RocksTheHunter2011/ |title=CMC Rocks the Hunter |accessdate=March 22, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110222105224/http://www.musicchannels.com.au/RocksTheHunter2011/ |archivedate=February 22, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref>

In 2015, Jackson kicked off his 25th Anniversary Keepin' It Country tour.<ref name="alanjackson.com" /> The tour began with a concert in Estero, FL on January 8 at the Germane Arena. Jon Pardi & Brandy Clark are special guests for most concerts of the tour. The tour is currently set to wrap with a solo concert in Highland Park, IL at the Ravinia Pavilion on August 31.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://alan-jackson.concerttournewshub.com/ |title=Alan Jackson 2015 25th Anniversary Keepin' It Country Tour Schedule |publisher=ConcertTourNewsHub.com |date=March 5, 2015 |accessdate=March 26, 2015}}</ref>

==Band members==
Jackson records his studio albums, in most part, with the backing of some of the members of his live band, the Strayhorns. As of 2017, the band consists of:
* Monty Allen&nbsp;– acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
* Scott Coney&nbsp;– acoustic and baritone guitars, banjo
* Robbie Flint&nbsp;– steel guitar
* Danny Groah&nbsp;– lead guitar
* Ryan Joseph – fiddle, mandolin, harmony vocals
* Bruce Rutherford&nbsp;– drums
* Joey Schmidt&nbsp;– keyboards
* Roger Wills&nbsp;– bass guitar

==Personal life==
[[File:AlanJacksonFamilyApr10.jpg|thumb|right|Jackson with his family at a ceremony to receive a star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] in April 2010]]
Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson, on December 15, 1979. They have three daughters: Mattie Denise (born June 19, 1990), Alexandra Jane "Ali" (born August 23, 1993), and Dani Grace (born August 28, 1997). Although the couple separated for several months in 1998 due to the strains of Jackson's career as well as his infidelity,<ref>Schindehette, Susan; Keel, Beverly; Sanderson, Jane; Stewart, Bob; Calkins, Laurel (1998-03-09), "Achy-breaky hearts". ''People''. '''49''' (9):48.</ref> they have since reconciled. Their story is referenced in several of Jackson's songs, including "She Likes It Too" and "[[Remember When (Alan Jackson song)|Remember When]]," based on his memories, and the fond views of an everlasting love between his wife and him. Denise and their daughters appear in the latter song's video.

Denise Jackson wrote a book that topped ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list about her life with Jackson, their relationship, their separation over his infidelity and recommitment to each other, and her commitment to Christianity. The book, ''It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life,'' was published in 2007. In May 2008 she released a Gift Book titled "The Road Home."

Jackson's nephew, Adam Wright, is also a country music singer-songwriter. Adam and his wife, Shannon, perform together as a duo called [[The Wrights (country duo)|The Wrights]].<ref>[http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/cds/0505/17thewrights.html The Wrights: 'Down This Road'] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025004845/http://www.accessatlanta.com/music/content/music/cds/0505/17thewrights.html |date=October 25, 2007 }}</ref> The Wrights co-wrote two songs and sang harmony vocals on Jackson's ''What I Do'' album.

Jackson is a cousin of [[Major League Baseball]] player [[Brandon Moss]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view/2008_07_15_Rocking_With_The_Sox:_Brandon_Moss/srvc=sports&position=recent |title=Rocking with the Sox: Brandon Moss |accessdate=2008-10-29 |author=Tom Kielty |authorlink=Boston Herald |date=2008-07-16 |work=BostonHerald.com}}</ref>

In June 2009 Jackson listed his {{convert|135|acre|km2|adj=on}} estate just outside [[Franklin, Tennessee]] for sale, asking $38 million. The property sold in late May 2010 for $28 million, one of the highest prices ever for a home sale in the Nashville area.<ref>{{cite news |last=Wood |first=E. Thomas |authorlink=E. Thomas Wood |url=http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2010/6/1/country_stars_palace_sells_for_28m |title=Country star's palace sells for $28M |publisher=[[NashvillePost.com]] Retrieved on 2010-06-01 |date=2010-06-01}}</ref> In 2010, after Alan Jackson moved his estate just outside Franklin, the singer then moved into a home in the same Nashville suburb. The singer and his wife paid $3.675 million for the estate in June 2010, but less than a year later they listed the home for $3.995 million.<ref>{{cite web |title=Celebrity Homes {{!}} Nashville Real Estate|url=http://www.nashvilleonthemove.com/?p=5570|work=Nashville on the Move|publisher=Nashvilleonthemove.com|accessdate=January 25, 2012}}</ref>

Jackson maintained a close friendship with fellow country singer, [[George Jones]]. Jones has been mentioned in songs such as "[[Don't Rock the Jukebox (song)|Don't Rock the Jukebox]]" (Jones also appeared in the video which accompanied it) and "Murder on Music Row." The song "Just Playin' Possum" is dedicated to Jones and talks of how Alan only wants to lie low and play possum, possum referring to George Jones. Jones can also be seen in the video for "Good Time." In 2008 Jones was a surprise guest at Jackson's "CMT Giants" ceremony, where he thanked Jackson for his friendship. He's also close friends with [[George Strait]], who sang "Murder On Music Row" with him. Besides his associations with big stars, Alan also maintains his connections to his roots and old friends.<ref name="Tyler Moreland 2008">Tyler Moreland, March 8, 2008, ''Times-Herald," Community Edition, "Highway Renamed"</ref> From his early days of playing the guitar with his old high school friend and fellow musician David "Bird" Burgess on the Burgess' family front porch, it was evident Alan was going to be Newnan's rising star.<ref name="Tyler Moreland 2008" /> While "Bird" Burgess has left the country music scene to pursue other avenues, the two have remained friends.<ref name="Tyler Moreland 2008" /> At [[George Jones]]' funeral service, on May 2, 2013, Jackson performed one of Jones' classics, "[[He Stopped Loving Her Today]]," at the close of the service at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.

==Discography==
{{for|a complete listing of albums and singles by Alan Jackson|Alan Jackson albums discography|Alan Jackson singles discography}}

* ''[[Here in the Real World]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Don't Rock the Jukebox]]'' (1991)
* ''[[A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Who I Am (Alan Jackson album)|Who I Am]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Everything I Love]]'' (1996)
* ''[[High Mileage]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Under the Influence (Alan Jackson album)|Under the Influence]]'' (1999)
* ''[[When Somebody Loves You (album)|When Somebody Loves You]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Drive (Alan Jackson album)|Drive]]'' (2002)
* ''[[What I Do]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Like Red on a Rose]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Good Time (album)|Good Time]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Freight Train (album)|Freight Train]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Thirty Miles West]]'' (2012)
* ''[[The Bluegrass Album (Alan Jackson album)|The Bluegrass Album]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Angels and Alcohol]]'' (2015)

==Awards==
'''[[American Music Awards]]'''
* American Music Award for Favorite Country Single 1993; "[[Chattahoochee (song)|Chattahoochee]]"
* [[American Music Award for Favorite Country Album|1993 Favorite Country Album]]&nbsp;– "[[A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)]]"

'''[[Academy of Country Music]]'''
* [[Academy of Country Music|1990 Top New Male Vocalist]]
* [[Academy of Country Music|1991 Album of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Don't Rock the Jukebox]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|1991 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Don't Rock the Jukebox (song)|Don't Rock the Jukebox]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|1993 Album of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|1993 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Chattahoochee (song)|Chattahoochee]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|1994 Top Male Vocalist]]
* [[Academy of Country Music|1995 Top Male Vocalist]]
* [[Academy of Country Music|2001 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|2001 Song of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|2001 Top Male Vocalist]]
* [[Academy of Country Music|2002 Album of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Drive (Alan Jackson album)|Drive]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|2002 Video of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Drive (For Daddy Gene)]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|2003 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (song)|It's Five O'Clock Somewhere]]"
* [[Academy of Country Music|2003 Vocal Event of the Year]] <small>with [[Jimmy Buffett]]</small>&nbsp;– "[[It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (song)|It's Five O'Clock Somewhere]]"

'''[[Billboard Music Awards]]
* [[2014 Billboard Music Awards|2014 Top Christian Album]]&nbsp;- "[[Precious Memories Volume II]]"

'''[[Country Music Association]]'''
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1992 Music Video of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Midnight in Montgomery]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1993 Music Video of the Year]]&nbsp;– "Chattahoochee"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1993 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Chattahoochee (song)|Chattahoochee]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1993 Vocal Event of the Year – "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair"]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1994 Song of the Year]] <small>with Jim McBride</small>&nbsp;– "[[Chattahoochee (song)|Chattahoochee]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|1995 Entertainer of the Year]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2000 Vocal Event of the Year – "Murder on Music Row"]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2002 Album of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Drive (Alan Jackson album)|Drive]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2002 Male Vocalist of the Year]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2002 Entertainer of the Year]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2002 Single of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2002 Song of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]"
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2003 Entertainer of the Year]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2003 Male Vocalist of the Year]]
* [[Country Music Association Awards|2003 Vocal Event of the Year]] <small>with [[Jimmy Buffett]]</small>&nbsp;– "[[It's Five O'Clock Somewhere (song)|It's Five O'Clock Somewhere]]"

'''[[Grammy Awards]]'''
* [[Grammy Award for Best Country Song|2002 Best Country Song]]&nbsp;– "[[Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)]]"
* 2011 [[Best Country Collaboration with Vocals]]- "[[As She's Walking Away]]", with [[Zac Brown Band]]

'''[[ICMA Awards]]'''
* 2014 Man Stream Country Male Artist of the Year

'''[[ASCAP Awards]]'''
* 2014 Country Music Award for Heritage Award

'''[[Golden Boot Awards]]'''
* 2014 [[Golden Boot Awards|Album of the Year]]&nbsp;– "[[The Bluegrass Album (Alan Jackson album)|The Bluegrass Album]]"

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.alanjackson.com}}
* {{IMDb name|413251}}

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