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Watch Alan Jackson Perform 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at George Jones' Funeral

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:49:57 +0000

Country superstar Alan Jackson closed out George Jones' funeral service in Nashville last Thursday with a fitting version of 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.' Now, the Grand Ole Opry has placed the video online for fans to enjoy.

Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt + More Added to George Jones' Final Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:40:53 +0000

If you're one of the many fans who's disappointed because you couldn't get a ticket to George Jones' sold out farewell concert in Nashville, well ... prepare to get even more disappointed. On top of the enormous roster of guest stars slated to appear at the once-in-a-lifetime event, Jones has just added even more star power, including Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt.

Alan Jackson Releasing 'Precious Memories Volume II'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:40:37 +0000

Alan Jackson is best known for his traditional brand of mainstream country, but he’s also been successful in gospel music. Now, the singer is set to unveil a second collection of countrified gospel standards, announcing that ‘Precious Memories Volume II’ is set for release later this month. The album is a follow-up to ‘Precious Memories,’ [...]

Alan Jackson Tells Stories of the 'Dixie Highway' on 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:34:34 +0000

Alan Jackson landed the penultimate slot on ABC's CMA Music Festival recap on Monday night, singing 'Dixie Highway,' a song he recorded with Zac Brown for his new album 'Thirty Miles West.' The 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special featured highlights of the four-day festival which took place in June.

Minnesota State Fair Schedule For Friday August 24 Includes Alan Jackson, Get The Complete Schedule Here

David Drew — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 05:00:05 +0000

Planning on heading to the Minnesota State Fair today? This handy, printable, schedule will tell you everything going on today to kick off the weekend. Friday will wrap up with Alan Jackson and Jamie Johnson ‘live at the Grandstand, with the the show starting at 7:30pm. <<Click Here For The Entire Schedule Of Events For [...]

Alan Jackson Brings Relief to Colorado Wildfire Victims

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:10:15 +0000

Alan Jackson reached out to the victims of the Colorado wildfires by doing what he does best — putting on an entertaining concert. On Thursday (June 28), the country superstar played the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he raised thousands of dollars for the devastated area. “It’s just the saddest thing. I’m just heart broke [...]

Alan Jackson to Celebrate July 4th With Military Families

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:30:19 +0000

Country music superstar Alan Jackson will help some deserving military families celebrate July 4th a little bit early this year. According to a post on Jackson’s website, the singer is slated to perform this coming Saturday (June 30) at Fort Sill, Okla. to kick off the military installation’s patriotic festivities.

Alan Jackson's 'Thirty Miles West' Debuts at No. 1 on Country Albums Chart

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:15:38 +0000

This week is shaping up to be a pretty decent one in the lives and careers of Alan Jackson and newcomer Jana Kramer. Both of their brand new albums hit stores last Tuesday, and now the charts are in. Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ knocked Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ out of the No. 1 slot, while Kramer’s self-titled project comes in at No. 5, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Alan Jackson Chronicles His Wife's Fight With Cancer On New Album

Chris Allen — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:30:21 +0000

Alan Jackson is like oatmeal. You know what you are going to get, but it's what you want. I think Alan wrote the best 9/11 song because it was the closest to what everyone was thinking. He does it again on his new album "Thirty Miles West". He talks about his family, his life, and shockingly reveals his true feelings about his wife's fight with cancer.

Alan Jackson Talks About His New Album 30 Miles West

Ken Hayes — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:44:38 +0000

Alan Jackson’s new album “30 Miles West” is coming out this Tuesday. Watch the video to his hit “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore,” and hear him talk about what’s special about this album. Also, after the jump you can see the track listing for his new album! Alan Jackson’s ‘Thirty [...]

Alan Jackson Raises $152K for the Town of Mineral, Va.

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:25:03 +0000

The town of Mineral, Va. — which has a population of fewer than 500 people — has inherited a not-so-small fortune, thanks to the charitable efforts of country superstar Alan Jackson. The earthquake-ravaged eastern Virginia town was the lucky recipient of a free concert from the country titan after winning a radio-sponsored contest for garnering the most online votes. The concert raised a whopping $152,000 to help rebuild the tiny community.

Alan Jackson Reveals Track Listing for 'Thirty Miles West'

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:59:45 +0000

With the release of Alan Jackson’s long-awaited ‘Thirty Miles West’ just weeks way, the country superstar has divulged the official track listing for the 13-track album. The project, Jackson’s first under his own label Alan Country Records, in partnership with EMI Nashville, may be his 17th studio attempt, but the Georgia native admits he is still able to create a relevant album title that references his own person life.

Meet + See Alan Jackson Live with B105!

B105 Staff — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:16:00 +0000

Alan Jackson is making another appearance at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee June 8th-June 10th; and he wants you in the audience! B105, in conjunction with Taste of Country, are giving you the chance to win a one-of-a-kind trip to see this country legend sing all of his hits during a can’t miss [...]

Alan Jackson Shaves Mustache for New 'So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore' Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:30:58 +0000

Alan Jackson walks up and down the pier at Coney Island longing for love, or his missing mustache, in the new ‘So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore‘ video. While the legend’s facial hair has been going through somewhat of a transition in recent months, the clip below is the first official release in recent memory featuring a sheared Jackson.

Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and Alan Jackson to Take the Stage at 2012 San Antonio Rodeo

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:02:04 +0000

Nashville’s hottest country stars will head south seeking warmer climate this winter. Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban and more are lined up to play the 2012 San Antonio Rodeo, which kicks off on Feb. 9 down in the Lone Star State.

13 Under 30 Promising Country Artists-Do You Agree?

Cathy Kates — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:36:55 +0000

There has certainly been a lot of younger country artists getting their big break thanks to shows like “American Idol“. Phyllis Stark with MSN Entertainment has detailed 13 promising Country Artists under the age of 30.Phyllis Stark writes: While country music’s veteran acts like Reba McEntire, George Strait and Alan Jackson continue to have hits [...]

Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson + More Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:46:19 +0000

Sunday evening (October 16), the best of the best in Nashville’s songwriting community gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the heart of Music City, where dozens of tunesmiths were recognized at the 41st Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony. The top honors at the invite-only event went to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, John Bettis, Thom Schuyler and Allen Shamblin, who were all inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Alan Jackson to Play Free Concert for Earthquake-Ravaged Town

Lucy Tauss — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:22:46 +0000

Alan Jackson recently ran an online contest offering to play a free concert in the city with the most votes. Even though Mineral, VA is a tiny community (population 490) and suffered heavy losses from the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that hit the East Coast in August, it managed to garner 31,000 votes and win the prize.

6 Catchiest Country Songs [VIDEOS]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:24:58 +0000

This morning on the Breakfast Club, Cathy and I were trying to figure out which country song is the catchiest. We had listeners call in and also answer our question on facebook. In order for it to be a "cathy" song, it has to be a song that everyone knows, and something you can tap your toe to

Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Chris Allen — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:19:04 +0000

I was living in Nashville, and at the Bluebird Cafe, when this nerdy guy in a George Strait look-a-like get-up sits down and talks about how much he likes George. We were not interested at that point, everyone likes George. Then he sang, nope, nothing there, sounds too much like George. So, we got up and left.

6 months or so later I was working at Tower Records when Garth's CD came out and I was putting them on the shelf. I thought he looked like the guy we walked out on, so I figured he wouldn't last long. During Fan Fair, what it used to be called, we had the chance to get Garth in live to perform with just a guitar. He was a little afraid to perform in so intimate of a setting with not much for sound gear. He came out and sang "The Dance", I thought,