Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson with his guitar.
Background information
Birth name	Alan Eugene Jackson
Born	October 17, 1958 (1958-10-17) (age &&&&&&&&&&&&&049.&&&&&049)
Origin	Newnan, Georgia USA
Genre(s)	Country
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Years active	1989-present
Label(s)	Arista (Arista Nashville)
Associated acts	George Strait The Wrights
Website	www.alanjackson.com

Alan Eugene Jackson (born 17 October 1958 in Newnan, Georgia) is an American country singer-songwriter who has sold over 40 million records. He was influenced by the new traditional country of the 1980s, and he was one of the most popular country singers of the 1990s, blending both honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. His success continued into the 2000s and his music became increasingly counterposed with that of more mainstream country acts that were moving toward a more pop music sound. He is the recipient and nominee of multiple awards. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Country music star Alan Jackson performs his song Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning, at the Pentagon during the Sept. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km) south by west of Atlanta. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Arista redirects here. ... Arista Nashville is a record company which has the artists Keith Anderson, Brooks & Dunn, Diamond Rio, Jypsi, Brad Paisley, Phil Vassar. ... George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... The Wrights are an American country music duo consisting of Adam and Shannon Wright, who are husband and wife. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km) south by west of Atlanta. ... Country music, the first half of Billboards country and western music category, is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Neotraditional country, also known as new traditional country, is a country music style that rejects most elements of modern Top 40 country music. ... Honky tonk was originally the name of a type of bar common throughout the southern United States, also Honkatonk or Honkey-tonk. ... For other uses, see Pop music (disambiguation). ...

Early life

Jackson was born to Eugene Jackson and Ruth Musick in Newnan, Georgia with four older sisters.^[1] As a youth, Jackson primarily listened to gospel music, and otherwise was not a major music fan. However, a friend of his introduced him to the music of Gene Watson, John Anderson and Hank Williams Jr. Jackson started a band after high school. After a time, he and his wife of six years, Denise, moved from Newnan to Nashville hoping to pursue music full-time.^[2] Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km) south by west of Atlanta. ... -1... John Anderson (born December 13, 1954) is a country singer and musician. ... Hank Williams, Jr. ... Nashville redirects here. ...

Career

In Tennessee, Jackson got a job in The Nashville Network's mailroom.^[2] Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career.^[3] Jackson eventually signed with Arista.^[2] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, see Glen Campbell, Pennsylvania. ...

His first album, 1989's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 album, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a success, spawning five major singles. Also in 1992, Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Conversely, Travis co-wrote Jackson's single "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)". Here In The Real World was the popular country music singer Alan Jacksons first album. ... Dont Rock The Jukebox is the second solo album by country singer Alan Jackson. ... A Lot About Livin (And a Little Bout Love) is Alan Jacksons third album, released in 1992. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

In 1994 Jackson left his management company Ten Ten Management, which had overseen his career up to that point, and switched to Gary Overton.^[4]

It was around this time that Jackson began also gaining fame for his song-writing skills. Other country music artists who have charted with songs co-written by Jackson, including Clay Walker ("If I Could Make a Living"), Chely Wright ("Till I Was Loved By You")^[5] and Faith Hill ("I Can't Do That Anymore"). This article is about the American country music singer. ... Chely Wright (born Richel Renee Wright October 25, 1970 in Kansas City, Missouri), is an American Country Music singer, who released her debut album in 1994. ... Audrey Faith Perry McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21, 1967), is an American country singer, known for her commercial success as well as her marriage to fellow country singer Tim McGraw. ...

Music

"Alan Jackson: 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" from his first album that had never been released as a single.^[6] is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

With Jackson's release of 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.^[7]

When the Country Music Association (CMA) asked George Jones to trim his act to 90 seconds for the 1999 CMA awards, he decided to boycott the event. In solidarity, Jackson interrupted his own song and launched into Jones's song "Choices."^[8]

After country music changed toward pop music in the 2000s, he and George Strait criticized the state of country music on the song "Murder on Music Row". The song sparked debate in the country music community about whether or not "traditional" country music was actually dead or not.^[9] Despite the fact that the song was not officially released as a single, if 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.^[10] Rolling Stone commented on Jackson's style remarking, "If Garth and Shania have raised the bar for country concerts with Kiss-style production and endless costume changes, then Alan Jackson is doing his best to return the bar to a more human level."^[11] After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackson released "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" as a tribute. The song became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight. George Harvey Strait, (born May 18, 1952), is an American country music singer. ... Murder on Music Row is a country duet by Alan Jackson and George Strait, released in 2000 on Straits For the Last Time: Live From the Astrodome album. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American country music singer-songwriter. ... Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1971. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly... Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) is a country song composed by Alan Jackson. ...

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.^[12] 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.^[13] is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

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.^[14]

Alan Jackson's newest studio 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.

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

In 1989 he was nominated for a total of six Country Music Association awards (CMAs).^[3] The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ... The Country Music Association Awards also known as the CMA Awards, are voted on by business members of the Country Music Association. ...

He was nominated for four 1994 CMAs, including Entertainer of the Year.^[1]

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).^[15]

At the 2002 CMAs, Jackson set a record for having the most nominations in a single year - ten - many rising from the song ""Where Were You". It also brought his career total up him the second number of nominations ever, after George Strait.^[16] "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". This article is about the TV series. ... A Ladder to Heaven is episode 91 of the Comedy Central series South Park. ...

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)."^[17]

Jackson was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on October 22, 2001 in Atlanta.^[18] is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

Ford trucks endorsement

Ford agency J. Walter Thompson USA in Detroit, in 1997, 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-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.^[19]

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.^[20]

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.^[21]

Band

Alan Jackson's backup band (since 1989) is "The Strayhorns". The current line-up of musicians is:

• Monty Allen - acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
• Scott Coney - acoustic guitar, tic tac bass, banjo
• Melodie Crittenden - harmony vocals
• Robbie Flint - steel guitar
• Danny Groah - lead guitar
• Mark McClurg - fiddle, harmony vocals
• Bruce Rutherford - drums
• Joey Schmidt - keyboards
• Roger Wills - bass guitar

Personal life

Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson, on December 15, 1979. He is the father of three daughters: Mattie Denise (born June 19, 1990), Alexandra Jane "Ali" (born August 23, 1993), and Dani Grace (born August 28, 1997). They named their home on Center Hill Lake "Real World", since it is the real world when contrasted with his showbiz life;^[1] they sold the property in 2001.^[22] is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... {| style=float:right; |- | |- | |} is the 235th day of the year (236th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 240th day of the year (241st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ...

The couple separated for several months in 1998 due to the strains of Jackson's career;^[23] they have since reconciled. Their story is referenced in one of Jackson's most famous songs, "Remember When".^{[citation needed]} Denise and their daughters appear in the accompanying video.

Denise Jackson wrote a book relating her life with Jackson, their relationship, separation, and recommitment to each other, and her commitment to Christianity, titled It's All About Him, which was published in 2007.

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.^[24] The Wrights co-wrote two songs and sang harmony vocals on Jackson's What I Do album. The Wrights are an American country music duo consisting of Adam and Shannon Wright, who are husband and wife. ...

Discography

This is a complete discography for country music artist Alan Jackson. ...

Awards

ASCAP The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) is an organization known as a collecting society that protects intellectual property, ensuring that music which is broadcast, commercially recorded, or otherwise used for profit, pays a fee to compensate the creators of that music. ...

• Country Song of the Year, "Don't Rock The Jukebox" 1992
• Country Songwriter of the Year 1993

Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music (ACM) was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California. ...

• Top New Male Vocalist 1990
• Single Record of the Year, "Don't Rock the Jukebox" 1991
• Album of the Year, Don't Rock the Jukebox 1991
• Single Record of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1993; "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" 2002
• Album of the Year, A Lot About Livin' (And A Little 'Bout Love) 1993
• Male Vocalist of the Year 1994 and 1995
• All time winner: Single of the Year 2005

Country Music Association The Country Music Association (CMA) was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

• Music Video of the Year, "Midnight In Montgomery" 1992
• Music Video of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1993
• Single of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1993
• Single of the Year, "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" 2002
• Vocal Event of the Year, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" (with George Jones) 1993
• Vocal Event of the Year, "Murder On Music Row" (with George Strait) 2000
• Vocal Event of the Year, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (with Jimmy Buffett) 2003
• Song of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1994
• Song of the Year, "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" 2002
• Album of the Year, Common Threads: The Songs of the Eagles 1994
• Album of the Year, Drive 2002
• Male Vocalist of the Year 2002, 2003
• Entertainer of the Year 1995, 2002, 2003

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• Best Country Song "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" 2002

References

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External links

• alanjackson.com, his official site