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Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson with his guitar.
Alan Jackson with his guitar.
Background information
Birth name Alan Eugene Jackson
Born October 17, 1958 (1958-10-17) (age 49)
Origin Newnan, Georgia USA
Genre(s) Country
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 1989-present
Label(s) Arista Nashville
Associated acts Keith Stegall
George Strait
The Wrights
Randy Travis
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. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km southwest of Atlanta. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Arista Nashville is an American Record label that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, operated under the RCA Records Group Keith Stegall (born November 1, 1955 in Wichita Falls Texas) is an American Country music recording artist and record producer George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer The Wrights is an American Country music duo composed of Adam and Shannon Wright who are husband and wife Adam Wright is the nephew of country music artist Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km southwest of Atlanta. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to Performers who write, compose and sing their own material including Lyrics 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. Neotraditional country, also known as "new traditional" country, is a Country music style that rejects most elements of modern Top 40 country Honky-tonk is a term has also been attached to various styles of 20th-century American Music. 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. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure He is the recipient and nominee of multiple awards. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Early life

Jackson was born to Eugene Jackson and Ruth Musick in Newnan, Georgia and has four older sisters. Newnan is a city in Coweta County, Georgia, 39 miles (63 km southwest of Atlanta. The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule [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. Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country Singer. John Anderson (born December 13, 1954 in Apopka Florida) is an American Country music artist who began his career in 1977 with the single "I've Hank Williams Jr, (born Randall Hank Williams, May 26, 1949) is an American country Singer-songwriter and Musician After a time, he and his wife of six years, Denise, moved from Newnan to Nashville hoping to pursue music full-time. [2]

Career

In Tennessee, Jackson got a job in The Nashville Network's mailroom. Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described [2] Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career. Glen Travis Campbell (born April 22 1936 in Delight, Arkansas) is a Grammy Award, Dove Award winning and two time nominated Golden [3] Jackson eventually signed with Arista. [2]

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. Here in the Real World is the debut album by country music singer Alan Jackson. Don't Rock The Jukebox is the second solo album by country singer Alan Jackson. His 1992 album, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a success, spawning five major singles. A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love is Alan Jackson 's third album released in 1992 on Arista Records. Also in 1992, Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Randy Travis (born Randy Bruce Traywick, May 4, 1959 in Marshville North Carolina) is an American multiple Grammy Award - and Conversely, Travis co-wrote Jackson's single "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)".

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"). Richelle Renee "Chely Wright (born October 25 1970 in Kansas City Missouri) is an American Country music artist who released her debut album in 1994 Audrey Faith McGraw, known professionally as Faith Hill (born September 21 1967 is an American country singer known both for her commercial success

Music

"Alan Jackson: The Greatest Hits Collection" was released on October 24, 1995. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 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]

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". George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American Country music singer " Murder on Music Row " is a song made popular as a 2000 duet between Country music artists Alan Jackson and George Strait. 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, 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. [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. Rolling Stone is a United States -based Magazine devoted to Music, Politics, and Popular culture that is published Troyal Garth Brooks, known professionally as Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962) is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Shania Twain ʃəˈnaɪə 'tweɪn OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28 1965 is a Canadian Singer and Songwriter in the Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972 "[11] After the September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackson released "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" as a tribute. " Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning " is a country song composed by Alan Jackson. 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. [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. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [13]

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. Good Time is the fifteenth solo album by American country singer Alan Jackson. The album's first single, "Small Town Southern Man," was released to radio on November 19. " Small Town Southern Man " is a single by American country music artist Alan Jackson.

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). The Country Music Association (CMA was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards or the CMAs and not to be confused with the ACM Awards, are voted on by business members of the Country [3]

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". South Park is an animated American television comedy series created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central " 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. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. [18]

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:

Personal life

Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson, on December 15, 1979. Melodie Crittenden (born in Shawnee Oklahoma) is an American country and Christian music artist Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) 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). Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 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]

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". 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. The Wrights is an American Country music duo composed of Adam and Shannon Wright who are husband and wife Adam Wright is the nephew of country music artist [24] The Wrights co-wrote two songs and sang harmony vocals on Jackson's What I Do album.

Discography

For a complete listing of albums and singles by Alan Jackson, see Alan Jackson discography. This is a complete Discography for country music artist Alan Jackson.

Awards

ASCAP

Academy of Country Music

Country Music Association

Grammy

References

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  2. ^ a b c Ali, Lorraine (2002-02-18), "Jackson in the Driver's Seat". Newsweek. 139 (7):68
  3. ^ a b Sanz, C. ; Sanderson, J. (September 2, 1991), "Honky-tonk hero". Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. People. 36 (8):76
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  5. ^ Cronin, Peter (November 19, 1994), "Spotlight shines on Jackson's songwriting". Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Billboard. 106 (47):37
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