A reverse-chronology walk through the music, milestones, awards, and stories.

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