Alan Jackson
Jimmy Buffett and Friends’ “Hey Good Lookin’”: A Country Music All-Star Jam
“Hey Good Lookin’” is a country song written by Hank Williams and recorded by numerous artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, and Kenny Chesney. The song was first released in 1951 and has since become a classic country standard. The song is a light-hearted, upbeat tune about a man who is smitten with a […]
Alan Jackson Reveals George Strait Was “One Of The Reasons” He Moved To Nashville
Alan Jackson and George Strait are two of the most iconic figures in country music. Throughout the decades, both artists have not only captivated audiences with their vocal talents but also embodied the authentic lifestyle of country music. It turns out, George Strait played a significant role in inspiring Alan Jackson to pursue his musical dreams in Nashville. At […]
Country Icon Alan Jackson Presented with ACM Poet’s Award: ‘I’ve Always Put Songwriting At The Top Of My List’
20-time ACM Award winner, Alan Jackson, was presented with the ACM Poet’s Award during the 17th Academy of Country Music Honors, which aired on Tuesday evening (Sept. 24). The presentation included a special performance by Eric Church, who took to The Ryman Auditorium stage to sing one of Jackson’s most iconic hits. ACM Honors co-host […]
Alan Jackson Gratefully Accepts The ACM Poet’s Award At ACM Honors
Music City celebrates ACM Honors with a star-studded evening of performances and tributes Each year, the Academy of Country Music hosts the ACM Honors, a follow-up to the annual ACM Awards . The event is held at Nashville’s hallowed Ryman Auditorium and recognizes “special award honorees, off-camera category winners, and ACM Industry and Studio Recording Awards.” Honorees for the […]
Alan Jackson Embraces His Faith Singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Alan Jackson Shares His Love For Jesus In Song Alan Jackson has never shied away from sharing his love for Jesus. He’s channeled that passion into his music on many occasions. In 2006, Alan Jackson entered the gospel music community when he released his first gospel record. Titled Precious Memories, the album contained recordings of some of Jackson’s […]
Alan Jackson Sings “America The Beautiful” For 4th Of July Special
Alan Jackson Sings Ode To America During PBS’ Annual 4th Of July Concert Country music legend Alan Jackson honored America with a moving performance of “America the Beautiful” during a past TV special for the 4th of July. PBS celebrates the patriotic holiday during an annual televised concert special called A Capitol Fourth. The 2021 lineup of performers […]
Alan Jackson Reveals The Big Reason He’s Ready For Retirement
Alan Jackson Has Delighted Fans Worldwide With More Than 20 Studio Albums Over Four Decades. His remarkable career has earned him a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This month, it was announced that he will be honored as a 2024 recipient of the prestigious ACM Poet’s Award. […]
Alan Jackson To Receive Poet’s Award At 2024 ACM Honors
Each Year, The Academy Of Country Music Selects A Special Group Of Artists To Honor At The Prestigious ACM Honors. Country music legend Alan Jackson is one of the recipients this year and a well-deserving one at that. About ACM Honors Unlike the grand ACM Awards show in the spring, the ACM Honors is a […]
Remember When Alan Jackson Was Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry?
Alan Jackson was only two albums into what would become a legendary career when he received one of the most important career honors in country music. On June 7, 1991, Jackson was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, just over a year after making his debut on the hallowed stage. Jackson helped usher in a wave of […]
Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett Release “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”
On August 9, 2003, Alan Jackson And Jimmy Buffett’s Collab, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” Kicked Off A Seven-Week Run Topping The Billboard Country Singles Chart. While all die-hard Alan Jackson fans know the song, not many know that the path to success for “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and its songwriters was highly unusual. In an interview with American Songwriter, Don Rollins, who co-wrote the […]