2026
Alan Jackson performs his final show Last Call With Alan Jackson - The Finale featuring a sold out crowd at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN!
A reverse-chronology walk through the music, milestones, awards, and stories.
2025
Alan Jackson's Front Porch Sittin' - EP was released on May 30, 2025
2025
During the final stop of the Last Call: One More For The Road Tour in Milwaukee, WI, Alan announces that it will be his final road show of his career.
2025
Performed a moving rendition of “Remember When” at the 60th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards before being honored as the inaugural recipient of the Academy’s new Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award
2025
Alan creates a viral moment when he brought the Two-Step Festival in Georgetown, TX to a halt after inviting fans to climb over barricades to dance and have a good time. Alan said ‘I’m sorry y’all I’m old school, I like to have fun. I wanted to have a good time!’
2025
Daughter Mattie Jackson Smith joins Alan’s Silverbelly Whiskey team as Master Blender & Tastemaker
2024
Honored with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Given to individuals who have inspired the careers of others while making a significant contribution to the American Songbook
2024
Received the ACM’s Poet’s Award for his songwriting contributions over the years
2024
Announced the continuation of the LAST CALL: One More For The Road Tour spanning 10 dates from 2024-2025
2023
Performed a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffet on the CMA Awards with Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney & Mac McAnally
2022
Awarded the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 CMA Awards. Given to an artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music. Tribute performances by Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi & Lainey Wilson
2022
Awarded the CMT Artist of a Lifetime Award at 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony
2022
Announces creation of Silverbelly Whiskey, Silverbelly – the color of his iconic cowboy hat – a premium spirit distilled exclusively for and hand-selected by Alan
2022
Partners with Live Nation for a multi-city U.S. tour – LAST CALL: One More For The Road
2021
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Where Have You Gone" was released.
2021
Performs “Drive” and “America The Beautiful” on PBS special – A Capitol Fourth
2021
Where Have You Gone issued as 24th album release, debuting #1 on the U.S. Current Country Album Chart as well as being the #1 country album in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Single: “You’ll Always Be My Baby” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson). Videos: “The Older I Get” (lyric video; writers: Hailey Whitters, Adam Wright, Sarah Turner), “Where Have You Gone” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson), “BACK” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Where Her Heart Has Always Been” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Way Down In My Whiskey” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2021
Alan becomes a member of the Pandora Billionaire club for garnering over 5-billion streams of his music on Pandora
2021
Records song “Racing the Dark,” a song written with daughter Mattie Jackson Selecman for her first book, Lemons On Friday
2021
Performs “Where Do I Put Her Memory” for CMT Giants, honoring the late Charley Pride
2021
Headlines “Where I Come From” Tornado Benefit Concert, raising over $2 million for assist residents whose lives were upended by a massive EF-4 tornado just three months earlier; Chris Young, Caylee Hammack, Adam Wright, Brian Wright and Jared Ames opened the musical event that attracted over 20,000 fans
2021
Performs “Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning” on PBS special – National Memorial Day Concert
2021
Performs mash-up of “Drive” and “You’ll Always Be My Baby” on the 56th Annual ACM Awards
2021
Earns 15th Top 10 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and Where Have You Gone lands at #2 on the Billboard Country Album chart.
2020
Tis The Season - EP
2020
Duets with UMG label-mate Caylee Hammack, on a special rendition of Don Williams’ “Lord I Hope This Day is Good" (Digital Download)
2020
Performs a two-night concert event, Small Town Drive-In in Cullman, AL and in Fairhope, AL, the largest live music events in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic forced postponement of most of the 2020 tour schedule
2020
Performs a secret set at his downtown Nashville AJ’s Good Time Bar, after an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Audiotorium
2020
Receives the CMA Joe Talbot Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of Country Music’s values and traditions
2020
Announces a year-long tour with Tenille Townes and AJ’s Good Time Bar acts
2019
Honored by hometown, Newnan, GA, with an exhibit showcasing 3 decades of locality’s favorite son at the Coweta County Visitors Center located in the historic 1904 courthouse
2019
Releases Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man, a feature-length documentary, comprised of archival interviews with Alan Jackson, family and industry insiders that tell the story of his career
2019
Performs for Loretta Lynn at her All Star 80th Birthday Celebration Concert at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN
2019
Gives once-in-a-lifetime chances for AJ’s Good Time Bar acts to go out on the 2019 tour, inviting fans to vote for their favorites
2019
Announces a year-long tour with opening acts, Randy Houser and William Michael Morgan
2018
Billboard Music Award – Top Christian Album – Precious Memories Collection
2018
Honored with 20x40 foot mural in hometown of Newnan, GA, located at 11 N. Court Square
2018
Performs benefit concert with current & former Arista Nashville artists – Music For Mike – former radio promotions executive who played huge role in the careers of Alan, Brooks and Dunn, Brad Paisley and more
2018
Receives the ACM Honors – Cliffie Stone Award for advancing the popularity of the genre through contributions in multiple facets of the industry such as songwriting, recording, production, touring, film, television, literary works, philanthropic contributions and other goodwill efforts
2018
Performs on the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV
2018
Announces extension of the Honky Tonk Highway Tour with special guests Randy Houser, Lee Ann Womack, Lauren Alaina and Runaway June sharing the opening slot throughout the year
2018
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, music’s most notable composers and lyricists, with other inductees Bill Anderson, Steve Dorff, John Mellancamp, Allee Willis and members of Kool and the Gang
2017
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "The Older I Get" was released.
2017
ACM Video of the Year –”Forever Country”
2017
Performs “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “There’s A New Kid In Town” with Chris Young for the eighth annual CMA Country Christmas
2017
Closes the 51st CMA Awards show with special performance to celebrate induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, with “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”
2017
Honors George Strait with renditions of “Marina Del Ray” and “The Fireman” for the 11th Annual ACM Honors ceremony
2017
Performs free celebration concert on Lower Broadway before the Nashville Predators first ever Stanley Cup Finals home game, attracting more than 50,000 Country Music & Hockey Fans
2017
Embarks on a year-long Honky Tonk Highway Tour with special guest Lee Ann Womack
2017
Inducted as the 133rd member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
2016
Precious Memories Collection released as 2-disc compilation Box Set, including both previous albums with two new songs, “It’s All About Him” and “That’s The Way”
2016
Shares the stage with George Strait for the 50th CMA Awards show, performing a mash-up of “Remember When” and “Troubadour”
2016
Collaborates with 30 other Country Music artists for CMA’s special song “Forever Country” celebrating CMA’s 50th anniversary (Then, Now And Forever)
2016
Treats fans to an “almost unplugged” concert at Acme Feed & Seed titled “Acme Unplugged” broadcasted worldwide over the Wrangler Radio Network
2016
CMC (Country Music Channel – Australia) - ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) highest selling international album - Angels And Alcohol
2016
Eagle Rock Entertainment commemorates the 25th Anniversary tour with first ever live DVD, Keepin’ It Country–Live at Red Rocks
2016
AXS TV airs portion of Denver, CO show for LIVE From Red Rocks concert series
2016
800-seat Alan Jackson Theatre opens at the Louis County High School in Mineral, VA
2016
Records “There’s A new Kid In Town” with Chris Young for It Must Be Christmas album
2016
Extends hugely successful Keepin’ Country Tour with special guest American Idol Alum, Lauren Alaina
2016
Opens AJ’s Good Time Bar, located at 421 Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, serving up Real Country Music
2015
Sony Legacy releases first ever box set, Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story (3-Disc Compilation Box Set), a compilation celebrating Alan’s years on Arista Nashville.
2015
Angels And Alcohol issued as 23rd album release, debuting #1 on the Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales Chart. Singles included: “Jim, Jack and Hank” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson), “You Can Always Come Home” (lyric video; writer: Alan Jackson), “The One You’re Waiting On” (writer: Alan Jackson)
2015
Becomes Ambassador for Ply Gem’s “Home For Good Project” to build more than 300 homes across the U.S. in 2016 for Habitat for Humanity
2015
Featured on CBS Sunday Morning with Alan Jackson: Country Storyteller segment
2015
Celebrates the debut of Angels And Alcohol on the Today Show Summer Concert Series and Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon
2015
Kicks off CMA Music Fest with his 20th appearance at the festival
2015
Wins two fan voted 2015 Golden Boot Awards for Live Act of the Year and Living Legend of the Year
2015
Celebrates 25th anniversary of being a Grand Ole Opry member with 2 performances during their 90th anniversary
2015
Performs “Chattahoochee” with Cole Swindell for ACM Presents: Superstars Duet Show at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX
2015
Performs “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” at the 50th Anniversary of the ACMs in Dallas, TX at AT&T Stadium
2015
Embarks on a 25-city 25th Anniversary Keepin’ It Country Tour sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corp. with special guests Jon Pardi and Brandy Clark
2014
Performs “Let It Be Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” on fifth annual CMA Country Christmas
2014
ICM Awards - Mainstream Country Male Artist
2014
CMT Music Awards – Impact Award
2014
Billboard Music Awards Top Christian Album – Precious Memories Vol. 2
2014
Celebrates Grand Opening of new restaurant Acme Feed and Seed in downtown Nashville with impromptu performance
2014
Becomes the first simultaneous artist-in-residence and major museum exhibit subject at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
2014
Joins George Strait for his final concert at AT&T Stadium, attracting over 104,000 fans
2014
Performs impromptu late night free show during CMA Music Fest in Nashville’s famed honky-tonk, The Stage to celebrate 25th anniversary kick-off
2014
Announces 25th Anniversary celebration including a 25-city tour in 2015 and Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit
2014
Records the theme song for Seth MacFarlane’s A Million Ways To Die In The West movie
2014
Awarded ASCAP’s prestigious Heritage Award, being most performed country music songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years
2014
Let It Be Christmas re-released in digital format
2013
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Blue Ridge Mountain Song" was released on 2013-October-08.
2013
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Blacktop" was released on 2013-October-08.
2013
The Bluegrass Album issued as 22nd album release, enlists the bluegrass industry top musicians, Scott Coney (acoustic guitar), Sammy Shelor (banjo), Adam Steffey (mandolin), Tim Crouch (fiddle), Tim Dishman (bass), Rob Ickes (dobro) and Ronnie Bowman and Don Rigsby (vocals). Singles included: “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Blacktop” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2013
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Precious Memories" was released.
2013
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Amazing Grace" was released.
2013
Precious Memories Volume II issued as twenty-first album release. Singles included: “Precious Memories” (video; writer: J.B.F Wright), “Amazing Grace” (video; writer: John Newton)
2013
Ring Of Fire included on Cowboy Up Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
2013
Records “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” with John Fogerty for his duets album Wrote A Song For Everyone
2013
Tearfully performs “He Stopped Loving Her Today” to close George Jones’ memorial at Grand Ole Opry House
2013
Embarks on his second Australia tour
2012
Thirty Miles West issued as twentieth album release, debuting #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales chart. Singles included: “Long Way To Go” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore” (video; writers: Adam Wright and Jay Knowles)
2012
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "So You Don't Have To Love Me Anymore" was released on 2012-February-18.
2012
Draws 6,000 fans for Music for Mineral, a benefit concert raising over $150,000 for the city of Mineral, VA, small town at the epicenter of a rare east coast earthquake
2012
Receives ACM’s Jim Reeves International Award, presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world
2012
Breaks all-time attendance record for San Antonio Rodeo, drawing nearly 17,000 fans, most it its 62 year history
2011
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Long Way To Go" was released on 2011-July-27.
2011
Grammy Award Country Song of the Year - “As She’s Walking Away” with Zac Brown Band
2011
ACM Vocal Event of the Year “As She’s Walking Away” with Zac Brown Band
2011
Performs “Better Class Of Losers/She’s Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues) medley with Randy Travis for Anniversary Celebration album
2011
Gave fans the opportunity to vote for their city to host a free concert in celebration of his new single “Long Way To Go,” the small town of Mineral, VA – population 490 – amassed over 31,000 votes to win the contest
2011
Receives a star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame
2011
Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
2011
Performs “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of September 11 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, with President Obama in the audience
2011
Earns 80th CMA Award Nomination with the Zac Brown Band for “As She’s Walking Away”
2011
Opens new career chapter by entering into a joint venture with Capitol/EMI Records Nashville
2011
Embarks on first-ever Australian Tour, the “fastest selling country music tour in Australian music history
2011
Becomes 5th entertainer to be inducted into the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Star Trail of Fame, reaching 1 million in show attendance since first performance in 1992
2010
34 Number Ones issued as nineteenth album release. Single included: “As She’s Walking Away” (with Zac Brown Band - video; writers: Zac Brown, Wyatt Durette)
2010
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Hard Hat And A Hammer" was released.
2010
Freight Train issued as eighteenth album release. Singles included: “It’s Just That Way” (video; writers: Keith Stegall, Vicky McGehee, Kylie Sackley), “Hard Hat And A Hammer” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2010
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "It's Just That Way" was released.
2010
“Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) ranks #1 as CMT debuts “40 Greatest Songs of the Decade”
2010
Performs benefit concert for families who lost loved ones in the Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster in Montcoal, WV at the Charleston Civic Center
2010
Receives the 2,405th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
2010
Good Time is Certified Platinum by the RIAA becoming 15th career platinum album
2010
Recipient of ASCAP’s highest honor, Founder’s Award, past recipients include Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Emmylou Harris and James Taylor
2010
Mattie Jackson writes the video treatment for first single, “It’s Just That Way,” directed by Roman White
2010
Records duet with Zac Brown Band, “As She’s Walking Away,” appears in video on album You Get What You Give
2010
Honors Loretta Lynn’s 50th career anniversary, recording the Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s 1973 No. 1 hit, “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” with Martina McBride, for Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn
2009
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "I Still Like Bologna" was released.
2009
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Good Time" was released.
2009
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Country Boy" was released.
2009
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Sissy's Song" was released.
2009
Small Town Southern Man featured on The Ray Hadley Country Music Collection Volume 1 (Australia)
2009
CMT Music Award – Performance of the Year, “Country Boy” with George Strait, Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley from CMT Giants
2009
ASCAP Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year
2009
Embarks on first Scandinavian tour, performing three sold out shows in Sweden and Norway
2009
Headlines AquaPalooza in Lake Martin, AL; a show only accessible by water attracting over 35,000 boaters and taped for CMT special
2009
Who Says You Can’t Cook It All, Second Edition released with new recipes and never before seen photos
2009
Good Time becomes fourteenth certified RIAA Platinum album
2009
Named a 2010 recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
2009
Celebrated 20-year career anniversary in downtown Nashville, playing a free, open to the public concert event
2009
Performs “The Fireman” honoring friend George Strait as the ACM Artist of the Decade
2009
“Sissy’s Song” the beautiful tribute to a family friend who passed away, becomes the fourth single and Alan’s fiftieth Top 10 single
2009
“Country Boy” becomes third #1 single in a row from Good Time album
2009
Cracker Barrel releases compilation Songs Of Love & Heartache
2008
Good Time issued as seventeenth album release. Singles included: “Small Town Southern Man” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Good Time” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Country Boy” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Sissy’s Song” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “I Still Like Bologna” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2008
NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year
2008
ASCAP Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year
2008
Pays tribute to George Jones as a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, performing “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
2008
Celebrated by a host of country’s finest artists as his music and career become focus of an edition of CMT Giants
2008
Honored by hometown, Alan & Denise receive the Richard Brooks Visionary Award for Artistic Achievement
2008
Earning four CMA nominations, extends his lead as the all-time most nominated artist in CMA history, with 79 career nominations
2008
Invites fans to be a part of the “Country Boy” music video, by submitting “country boy” video clip through YouTube
2008
Honored at celebration commemorating 50 million albums sold
2008
Good Time marks the first time he’s been the sole writer on an entire album and becomes the fourth release to debut at #1 on both Billboard’s pop and country album charts
2008
“Good Time” becomes second #1 from the Good Time album
2008
“Small Town Southern Man” logs multiple weeks atop the country airplay charts becoming thirty-second #1 single
2008
Inspired by a poem Ruth wrote to God before she met her husband Billy Graham, writes “Ruth’s Prayer” for Billy: The Early Years soundtrack
2007
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "A Woman's Love" was released on 2007-January-01.
2007
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Small Town Southern Man" was released on 2007-January-01.
2007
ICM (Inspirational Country Music) Inspirational Country Album of the Year – Precious Memories
2007
NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year
2007
DOVE Country Album of the Year – Precious Memories
2007
Performs “Let It Be Christmas” for President George W. Bush at Christmas In Washington
2007
Earns his 75th career CMA nomination
2007
Embarks on a 30-date co-headling tour with label-mates Brooks & Dunn
2007
Performs “The Blues Man” in honor of Hank Williams, Jr for CMT Giants special
2007
Records “Blessed Assurance” for How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites Live From The Grand Ole Opry
2007
“Let It Be Christmas” included on compilation album Hear Something Country Christmas
2007
Records “Its All About Him” and “That’s The Way” exclusively for Denise’s book It's All About Him
2007
Live At Texas Stadium issued as compilation album with George Strait and Jimmy Buffett. Songs included: “Murder On Music Row,” “ Hey Good Looking,” “Boats To Build,” “ Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somwhere,” “Designated Drinker,” “Texas Women,” “Seven Bridges Road” and “Where I Come From”
2006
Like Red On A Rose issued as sixteenth album release. Singles included: “Like Red On A Rose” (video; writers: Robert Lee Castleman, Melanie Castleman), “A Woman’s Love” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2006
Precious Memories – Live At The Ryman released on DVD
2006
Precious Memories issued as fifteenth album release. GAC television special, Precious Memories, aired in conjunction with album release
2006
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Like Red On A Rose" was released on 2006-January-01.
2006
ACM 40th Anniversary Milestone Award
2006
Performs benefit concert for the “Hawkins Family” episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
2006
Arista Nashville celebrates Precious Memories platinum status by presenting Alan & Denise’s mothers with checks of $100,000 for each to donate to their favorite charities
2006
Performs songs from Precious Memories live at the Ryman exclusively for GAC special
2006
“A Woman’s Love” becomes forty-fifth Top 5 Single
2006
Precious Memories becomes first gospel album to debut at #1 on the Country Album Charts
2006
Records “Barefootin’” with Jimmy Buffett on the Hoot movie soundtrack
2005
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" was released on 2005-January-01.
2005
Performs beautiful rendition of Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” on the CMA Awards dedicating it to Denise.
2005
Teams up with the American Red Cross for a national PSA, in addition to becoming the face and voice of the regional “Thanks, Nashville” campaign
2005
In response to Hurricane Katrina, participates in multiple benefit concerts, including the televised Country Reaches Out: An Opry Benefit for the American Red Cross and the multi-genre ReAct Now: Music and Relief MTV concert event.
2005
Becomes first country artist ever to earn RIAA Gold certification for two Digital Singles (signifying 100,000 purchased downloads) with the success of “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “Remember When”
2005
Performs at the Grand Ole Opry at Carnegie Hall in New York City
2004
What I Do issued as fourteenth album release. Singles included: “Too Much Of A Good Thing” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Monday Morning Church” (video; writers: Brent Baxter, Erin Enderlin), “The Talkin’ Song Repair Blues” (video; writer: Dennis Linde), “USA Today” (writer: Alan Jackson)
2004
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Too Much Of A Good Thing" was released on 2004-January-01.
2004
CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Award Top Selling Album – Greatest Hits Vol. 2
2004
ACM Single Record & Vocal Event of the Year – “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” with Jimmy Buffett
2004
Joins friends George Strait and Jimmy Buffett for concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas, attracting nearly 65,000 fans
2004
Performs impromptu free concert at Castaways Marina in Jupiter, FL
2004
A 6-mile stretch of Interstate 85 running through hometown, Newnan, GA dedicated as Alan Jackson Highway
2004
Teams with up NAPA Auto Parts for one of the biggest country concerts of the year with label-mate Martina McBride
2004
Recorded "A Good Year For The Roses" with George Jones and "I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair" with George Jones and guests on George Jones: 50 Years Of Hits
2004
Records “Boats To Build” and “Hey Good Looking” with Jimmy Buffett on License to Chill.
2003
Greatest Hits Volume II And Some Other Stuff issued as thirteenth album. Singles included: “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” (Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett - video; writers: Jim “Moose” Brown, Don Rollins), “Remember When” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
2003
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "It's Five O' Clock Somewhere" was released on 2003-June-02.
2003
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Remember When" was released on 2003-January-01.
2003
New Music Weekly Award Single of the Year – “Drive”
2003
R&R Reader’s Poll – Male Vocalist
2003
Billboard Magazine Country Airplay Monitor #1 Core Artist in Country Music
2003
ASCAP Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year
2003
CMA Entertainer & Male Vocalist of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year – “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” – with Jimmy Buffett
2003
Country Weekly Fan Favorite Entertainer, Fan Favorite Collaborative Song – “Designated Drinker” with George Strait, Fan Favorite Song – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” and Fan Favorite Album – Drive
2003
ACM Album of the Year – Drive & Video of the Year – “Drive (For Daddy Gene)”
2003
Wins first Grammy Award for Best Country Song of the Year – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2003
“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” becomes thirtieth #1 single and stays at the top of the charts for 8 consecutive weeks
2003
Records “Just Put A Ribbon In Your Hair” on A Very Special Acoustic Christmas benefiting the Special Olympics
2003
Records “Timeless And True Love” with Jeannie Kendall on Jeannie Kendall
2003
Greatest Hits Volume II And Some Other Stuff debuts at #1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart, remaining at the top spot for 11 of the next 12 weeks.
2002
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "That'd Be Alright" was released on 2002-December-09.
2002
Let It Be Christmas issued as twelfth album and second holiday album. Single included: “Let It Be Christmas” (video; writer: Alan Jackson). CMT television special Let It Be Christmas aired in conjunction with album release.
2002
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Drive (For Daddy Gene)" was released on 2002-January-28.
2002
Drive issued as eleventh album - debuted at #1 on SoundScan’s Top Current Albums Chart (4 weeks) and Top Current Country Albums Chart (5 weeks). Singles included: “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Work In Progress” (writer: Alan Jackson), “That’d Be Alright” (video; writers: Mark D. Sanders, Tim Nichols, Tia Sillers)
2002
Music Row Awards Song of The Year – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year & Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
ASCAP Golden Note Award & Country Songwriter/ Artist of the Year
2002
CMT Flameworthy Video Music Awards – Love Your Country Video of the Year - “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
CCMA (Christian Country Music Association) Song & Video of the Year – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
CMA Entertainer & Male Vocalist of the Year, Song & Single of the Year – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” and Album of the Year – Drive
2002
ACM Male Vocalist, Song & Single of the Year – “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
Named Tennessean of the Year by the Nashville daily paper The Tennessean, for capturing the mood of the nation with “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”
2002
Sets CMA record by having the most nominations (10) in a single year, becoming the most nominated artist in CMA history
2002
Performs “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” at Concert for America at the Kennedy Center in honor of the one year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with President George W. Bush in attendance
2002
Becomes first country artist to grace the cover of Entertainment Weekly
2002
“Drive” spends 4 weeks at the top of the country singles charts
2002
Records “Sure Got Cold After The Rain Fell” on Sharp Dressed Men: A Tribute to ZZ Top
2001
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "It's Alright To Be A Redneck" was released.
2001
The city of Nashville declares July 12, 2001 as Alan Jackson Day; Arista Nashville throws a huge block party attracting over 3,500 people to celebrate sales of over 35 million records
2001
Billboard Magazine and Country Airplay Monitor #7 Most Played Artist Of The Year – All Formats
2001
Billboard Magazine #1 Hot Country Songwriter
2001
“Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” spends 5 consecutive weeks at #1 on the country singles charts
2001
Lyrics of “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” were read into the United States of America Congressional Record by Georgia Congressman Mac Collins.
2001
Performs “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” at the CMA Award show, a divinely written song that helped heal our nation after the 9/11
2001
Inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame
2001
Joins the George Strait Country Music Festival for 16-city tour
2000
When Somebody Loves You issued as tenth album. Singles included: “www.memory” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “When Somebody Loves You” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Where I Come From” (writer: Alan Jackson), “It’s Alright To Be A Redneck” (video only – not released as a single)
2000
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "When Somebody Loves You" was released.
2000
“It Must Be Love”– Country Music Magazine Male Vocalist Of The Year
2000
USA Today Top 10 Country Album – When Somebody Loves You
2000
Nashville Music Awards – Male Vocalist Of The Year
2000
CMA Vocal Event of the Year – “Murder On Music Row” with George Strait
1999
Under The Influence issued as ninth album. Singles included: “Pop A Top” (video; writer: Nat Stuckey), “The Blues Man” (writer: Hank Williams, Jr.), “It Must Be Love” (writer: Bob McDill)
1999
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Pop A Top" was released.
1999
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Little Man" was released.
1999
Records “Murder On Music Row” with George Strait on Latest, Greatest, Straitest Hits
1999
Performs in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the world’s largest rodeo, “Fest a do Peao de Boiaderiro”, attracting over 40,000 fans from Brazil and around the world
1999
Celebrates 10 year anniversary with Arista Nashville
1998
High Mileage issued as eighth album. Singles included: “I’ll Go On Loving You” (video; writer: Kieran Kane), “Right On The Money” (writers: Charlie Black, Phil Vassar), “Gone Crazy” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Little Man” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)
1998
Featured on Ultimate Country Party with “Chattahoochee”
1998
ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year
1998
“Right On The Money” becomes twenty-fifth #1 single
1998
Announces High Mileage Road Show tour, modeled after the Grand Ole Opry road shows in the 1950s when a multi-artist bill would take to the road anchored by a big name; Artists featured on the tour included Sara Evans, Chad Brock, Clint Daniels and Andy Griggs
1997
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Who's Cheatin' Who" was released on 1997-April-07.
1997
TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year
1997
Logged on - the official Alan Jackson website is born - www.alanjackson.com
1997
Becomes national spokesman for Ford Trucks and proclaims he’s “Crazy ‘Bout Ford Trucks”, debuts new commercial during the Super Bowl
1996
Everything I Love issued as seventh album. Singles included: “Little Bitty” (video; writer: Tom T. Hall), “Everything I Love” (writers: Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain), “Who’s Cheatin’ Who” (video; writer: Jerry Hayes), “There Goes” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Between The Devil And Me” (writers: Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain), “A House With No Curtains” (writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride)
1996
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Little Bitty" was released on 1996-September-30.
1996
TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year
1996
ACM Male Vocalist of the Year
1996
Headlines Fruit of the Loom Country Fest at Atlanta Motor Speedway attracting an estimated 275,000 concert goers, making it one of the largest one-day ticketed events ever.
1996
Back by popular demand, Alan throws second Center Hillbilly Lake Show with special guest Shania Twain; Accessible only by water, the show attracts an estimated 40,000 boaters
1996
Reaches major career milestone by selling over 20 million albums worldwide
1996
“Home” becomes twentieth #1 single, originally released on Here in Real World and written for Mama Ruth as a Mother’s Day present
1995
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Gone Country" was released.
1995
The Greatest Hits Collection issued as sixth album. Singles included: “Tall, Tall Trees” (video; writers: George Jones, Roger Miller), “I’ll Try” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Home” (writer: Alan Jackson)
1995
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "I Don't Even Know Your Name" was released.
1995
TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year – “Livin’ On Love,” Album of the Year – Who I Am and Vocal Event – “A Good Year For The Roses”
1995
ACM Male Vocalist of the Year
1995
CMA Entertainer of the Year
1995
Visits Hank Williams’ grave at midnight, joining several fans to sing “I Saw The Light” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart”
1995
Teams up with Fruit of the Loom for The Country Comfort Tour, traveling to over 100 cities in the U.S. and Canada
1995
Receives first CMA Entertainer of the Year Award
1994
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Livin' On Love" was released.
1994
Who I Am issued as fifth album. Singles included: “Summertime Blue” (video; writers: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart), “Livin’ On Love” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Gone Country” (video; writer: Bob McDill), “Song For The Life” (video; writer: Rodney Crowell), “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Ron Jackson, Andy Loftin)
1994
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Summertime Blues" was released.
1994
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Who Says You Can't Have It All" was released.
1994
TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year. Single & Video of the Year – “Chattahoochee” and Album of the Year – Alot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)
1994
NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Livin’ On Love”
1994
ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year & Country Song of the Year – “Chattahoochee”
1994
CMA Song of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Album of the Year – Common Thread: Songs Of The Eagles
1994
ACM Single of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Album of the Year – A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)
1994
AMA Favorite Country Single - “Chattahoochee” & Favorite Country Album – A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)
1994
Releases Who Says You Can’t Cook It All, a collection of family favorite recipes
1994
Celebrates with Arista Nashville with “Ten Million and Counting” Party for sales of 10 million records sold in only five years
1994
Co-hosts the 29th annual Academy of Country Music Awards with Reba McEntire
1994
“Livin’ On Love” becomes fifteenth #1 single
1993
Honky Tonk Christmas issued as first holiday album. Singles included: “Honky Tonk Christmas” (writers: Kim Williams, Zack Turner, Buddy Brooks), “I Only Want You For Christmas” (video; writers: Zack Turner, Tim Nichols), “The Angels Cried” (with Alison Krauss – video; writers: Harley Allen, Deborah Nims)
1993
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Chattahoochee" was released.
1993
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Mercury Blues" was released on 1993-January-01.
1993
NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Chattahoochee”
1993
ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year
1993
CMA Single & Video of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Vocal Event of the Year – “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”
1993
TNN/Music City News Entertainer, Male Artist & Video of the Year – “Midnight In Montgomery”
1993
Denise surprises Alan with one of the best Christmas presents ever – the original 1955 Thunderbird Convertible he sold in 1979 to get a down payment for their first home
1993
Embarks on his first headlining tour sponsored by Miller Lite.
1993
Presented with a multi-platinum awards plaque by record label to commemorate the total combined sales of 5 million units on his first three releases.
1993
“Chattahoochee” tops the singles charts for 4 consecutive weeks.
1993
Records “Tequila Sunrise” on Common Thread: Songs Of The Eagles
1993
The official music video for Alan Jackson's holiday single "I Only Want You For Christmas" was released.
1992
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)" was released.
1992
A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love) issued as third album. Singles included: “She’s Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Randy Travis), “Tonight I Climbed The Wall” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Chattahoochee” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “Mercury Blues” (video; writers: Robert L. Geddins, K.C. Douglas), “Who Says You Can’t Have It All” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride)
1992
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Midnight in Montgomery" was released.
1992
TNN/Music City News Male Artist, Album & Single of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”
1992
NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year & Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Midnight In Montgomery”
1992
ASCAP Country Song of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”
1992
CMA Video of the Year – “Midnight In Montgomery”
1992
ACM Single & Album of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” & Don’t Rock The Jukebox
1992
Named in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”
1992
Guest stars on TV series Matlock, featuring Andy Griffith
1992
“She’s Got The Rhythm, (& I’ve Got The Blues)” becomes tenth #1 Single
1992
Featured on Home Alone 2 Soundtrack with “A Holly Jolly Christmas”
1992
Makes special vocal appearance on Chipmunks In Low Places, single “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” with Alvin and the Chipmunks
1992
Records “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” with George Jones on Walls Can Fall with George Jones and special guests
1991
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Someday" was released.
1991
Don’t Rock The Jukebox issued as second album. Singles included: “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Roger Murrah, Keith Stegall), “Someday” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “Dallas” (writers: Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall), “Midnight In Montgomery” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Don Sampson), “Love’s Got A Hold On You” (writers: Keith Stegall, Carson Chamberlain)
1991
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Don't Rock The Jukebox" was released.
1991
Alan receives TNN/Music City News Star of Tomorrow & Album of the Year – Here In The Real World
1991
Alan receives NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year & Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”
1991
Alan receives ACM Top New Male Vocalist
1991
Gives Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the first radio he ever listened to, won by Daddy Gene, inspiring “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”
1991
First concert TV special, Alan Jackson: One Night In Austin airs on TNN
1991
Receives first Gold and Platinum Records for Here In The Real World
1991
Performs “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” for President George H. W. Bush at A Celebration of Country at Ford’s Theater televised on ABC
1991
“Don’t Rock The Jukebox” tops singles chart for 3 consecutive weeks
1991
“I’d Love You All Over Again” becomed first Billboard Country Singles #1
1991
Becomes member of Grand Ole Opry (inducted by Roy Acuff and Randy Travis)
1990
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" was released on 1990-September-01.
1990
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Wanted" was released.
1990
The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Here In The Real World" was released.
1990
Here In The Real World issued as debut album. Singles included: “Blue Blooded Woman” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall, Roger Murrah), “Here In The Real World” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Mark Irwin), “Wanted” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Charlie Craig), “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “I’d Love You All Over Again” (writer: Alan Jackson)
1990
NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Here In The Real World” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”
1990
Makes first European appearances to over 40,000 fans in Germany and Great Britain
1990
Embarks on the first major concert tour of his career, opening for Clint Black in Belton, Texas
1990
Makes debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing “Here In The Real World”
1990
“Here In The Real World” becomes first #1 single
1989
“Blue Blooded Woman” released as debut single
1989
Signs as Arista Nashville’s first country artist
1986
Signs as a songwriter with Glen Campbell’s publishing company
1985
While working as a flight attendant, Denise meets Glen Campbell and makes an important Nashville contact for Alan; After meeting with Campbell, Alan and Denise decide to move to Nashville, to “chase that neon rainbow”
1983
Begins writing songs and forms first band Dixie Steel
1979
Alan marries the love of his life, Denise
1976
Meets Denise at the Dairy Queen in Newnan, GA
1973
At age 15, bought his “First Love,” a 1955 T-Bird convertible; By the next year, Alan and his father had spent countless hours fixing her up for the day Alan would receive his driver’s license
1970
Takes first job at age 12 in a shoe repair shop; Before stardom, he would have many jobs including car and furniture salesman, carpenter, home builder, mechanic, fork-lift driver at K-Mart and mailroom worker at The Nashville Network
1958
Alan Eugene born to Eugene and Ruth Jackson in Newnan, Georgia, becoming baby brother to sisters, Diane, Cathy & Carol (twins) and Connie