Alan Eugene Jackson[1] (born: October 17, 1958)[1] is an American[2] singer and song writer. He is known for honoring a “neotraditional country” musical style, and for penning many of his own songs.[3]
Channel[]
Alan created his channel on July 21, 2006,[4] and uploaded his first video on February 18, 2008.[5] His most popular video was uploaded on October 2, 2009, which gained over 300 million views.[6]
Personal life[]
Alan was born to Ruth Jackson and Eugene Jackson on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia.[7][1] He has four sisters: Diane, Cathy, Carol, and Connie.[7] At the age of 12, he got his first job at a shoe shop.[8] He got married to his wife, Denise, on December 15, 1979, whom he met back in school when he was a teenager.[9] They have three daughters: Mattie Denise, Alexandra Jane, and Dani Grace.[9] The two separated back in 1997 for a short period of time.[9] In 2021, Alan revealed that he was suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and that it had been affecting him for a few years.[10]
Discography[]
Albums[11][]
- Where Have You Gone (2021)
- Precious Memories Collection (2016)
- Angels and Alcohol (2015)
- The Bluegrass Album (2013)
- Precious Memories: Vol. II (2013)
- Thirty Miles West (2012)
- Freight Train (2010)
- Good Time (2008)
- Live At Texas Stadium (2007)
- Like Red On A Rose (2006)
- Precious Memories (2006)
- What I Do (2004)
- Let It Be Christmas (2002)
- Drive (2002)
- When Somebody Loves You (2000)
- Under The Influence (1999)
- Collections (1999)
- High Mileage (1998)
- Everything I Love (1996)
- Honky Tonk Christmas (Deluxe Version) (1993)
- Honky Tonk Christmas (1993)
- A Lot About Livin' (And A Little 'Bout Love) (1992)
- Who I Am Bonus Track (1992)
- Don`t Rock The Jukebox (1991)
- Here In The Real World (1989)
Singles and EPs[12][]
- Racing The Dark (2021)
- I Can Be That Something (2021)
- Where Her Heart Has Always Been (2021)
- You'll Always Be My Baby (2021)
- Where Have You Gone (2021)
- The Older I Get (2017)
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
- That's Where I Belong (2010)
- Every Now And Then (2010)
- Hard Hat And A Hammer (2010)
- It's Just That Way (2010)
- Good Time (Dance Mix)
- Small Town Southern Man (2007)
- Like Red On A Rose (2006)
- Triple Play (2006)
Compilations[13][]
- Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story (2015)
- 34 Number Ones (2010)
- 16 Biggest Hits (2007)
- The Very Best Of (2004)
- Greatest Hits Volume II (2003)
- Super Hits (1999)
- The Greatest Hits Collection (1995)
- Who I Am (1994)
- Original Album Classics (1989)
Trivia[]
- His favorite song to write was Home.[14]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Alan Jackson. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson). X (formerly Twitter).
- ↑ Alan Jackson. Billboard.
- ↑ Alan Jackson - About. YouTube.
- ↑ Alan Jackson: "When The Love Factor's High" from GOOD TIME by Alan Jackson. YouTube. February 18, 2008.
- ↑ Alan Jackson - Remember When (Official HD Video) by Alan Jackson. YouTube. October 2, 2009.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Alan Jackson (January 7, 2017). Alan's beloved mother, Mama Ruth, has passed away at the age of 86.
- ↑ Chronology | Alan Jackson.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Sterling Whitaker. Inside Alan Jackson's 44-Year Love Story With His Wife, Denise. Taste of Country.
- ↑ Lisa Respers France (September 29, 2021). Alan Jackson reveals degenerative illness that’s affected his performing. CNN.
- ↑ Alan Jackson - Albums. Spotify.
- ↑ Alan Jackson - Singles & EPs. Spotify.
- ↑ Alan Jackson - Compilations. Spotify.
- ↑ "Can you name Alan's favorite song he's ever written? Reply with your guesses! #TriviaTuesday" by @OfficialJackson, Alan Jackson, accessed on 9/02/2025 (DMY)