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Alan Jackson Releasing 'Precious Memories Volume II'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:37 +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 and Jamey Johnson Storm the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand [PHOTOS]

98 Country — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:26:33 +0000

Alan Jackson and Jamey Johnson wowed crowds at the Minnesota State Fair last weekend. See some great photos!

Nashville Kat Spit on Zac Brown?! [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:06:49 +0000

Kenny Chesney says Tim McGraw will do anything to be skinnier than him, Jarrod Niemann says after nuclear warfare he'll still have food in his fridge because what he eats is that indestructible and, yes, Zac Brown got spit on by Nashville Kat. Our Nashville expert has all the latest.

Country Stars Pay Tribute to Donna Summer [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:14:17 +0000

See Carrie Underwood perform and spill about home life on Sunday, Alan Jackson will spend his Sunday playing a parking lot and John Rich had the grossest thing EVER thrown at him at a recent concert! Get the latest from Nashville Kat.

The Latest From Music City with Nashville Kat [AUDIO]

Ricky Woods — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:12:20 +0000

Which country singer is a "bad backseat driver", who was the star of their baseball game and can anyone (other than Alan Jackson) afford this house? It's up for sale! It's the latest from Nashville Kat...

Alan Jackson Puts $5M Lake Property on the Market

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:00:29 +0000

Alan Jackson's lake house is up for sale for a cool $5million! After seeing the pictures of it, I wonder what is every day house looks like!

Nineteen Country Artists Team Up to Collect Shoes for Those in Need [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:09:28 +0000

Remember Billy Gilman? The child prodigy that had the hit song One Voice back in the early 2000s? Well, he’s all grown up now and doing some pretty significant things. Like bringing a slew of country artists together for one cause. Billy has teamed up with 18 country artists from Alan Jackson to Wynonna to [...]

Alan Jackson to Release 'Thirty Miles West' Record June 5

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Alan Jackson is preparing to release his first record on his own label, Alan Country Records, alongside EMI Records. And while it may be his first album on his own label, ‘Thirty Miles West’ is actually the star’s 17th studio release. ‘Thirty Miles West,’ out this summer, seems to

Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Vince Gill Honored With Early 2012 ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:30:36 +0000

While several of the biggest 2012 ACM Awards will be doled out April 1 during the live telecast on CBS, time restrictions keep the other honorees from being awarded on-camera. For those awards that won’t make the televised time slot — Special Awards, Industry Awards, Musician, Bandleader and Instrumentalist (MBI) and Songwriter of the Year — the Academy of Country Music is hosting its sixth annual ACM Honors event on Sept. 24, 2012, in Nashville.

Alan Jackson to Perform at MN State Fair

Jim Maurice — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:24:47 +0000

The first grand stand acts for this year’s Minnesota State Fair have been announced. Country music legend Alan Jackson will perform on Friday, August 24th. An opening act will be announced later. The “Happy Together Tour” featuring Micky Dolenz, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, and The Buckinghams is scheduled for Monday, August 27th. Tickets [...]

Alan Jackson will Perform on 'Tonight Show' [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:15:03 +0000

Alan Jackson has signed on to hang out with Jay Leno and perform ‘So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore’ on ‘The Tonight Show’ Friday March 30th. I know it’s a ways out yet so set your DVR now. Check out the official video for his latest single on the next page.

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

Billy Dukes — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:45:58 +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.

Alan Jackson and Wife Open Up About Saving Their Marriage and Fighting Cancer

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Alan Jackson was the subject of last night’s ‘Backstory’ on GAC, and the singer’s relationship with wife Denise was a focal point of the episode. Alan and Denise have been married since 1979, so their relationship factors heavily in his career and his music. The duo endured their fair share of ups and downs since that fateful meeting at a Dairy Queen, but through it all, they remain stronger than ever.

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

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:46:19 +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.

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning? [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:40:13 +0000

Alan Jackson wrote a song following the September 11th attacks in 2001 called 'Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning' that every American could relate to. It was a song that gave words to the feelings that we didn't know how to express.

So I am now asking you to remember that day with me by telling your story - Where were you that September day?

Is This Keith Urban? [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:57:43 +0000

This morning Nashville Kat told us to look the next time you see Alan Jackson’s video for ‘Mercury Blues,’ and check out the blond guitar player in the shadows. It looks like a girl but it’s Keith Urban.

Well, here's the video but...really?! It's hard to tell, but if that's Keith Urban he's had a nose job...or something. Do YOU think that's Keith Urban?

Alan Jackson Invited to Perform at 9/11 Memorial Concert

Jeff Giles — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:59:04 +0000

In the days after the September 11 attacks, Alan Jackson put his emotions into song with ‘Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),’ an eventual country number one hit that also broke into the top 30 on the pop charts.

Ten years later, the track is regarded as one of the defining moments of Jackson’s career — and he has been asked to perform it at the upcoming Concert for Hope, held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:45:21 +0000

They’re already two of the most successful recording artists in modern country music. Now Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson are getting their due as songwriters, too.

Brooks and Jackson are two of this year’s inductees in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, along with John Bettis, Thom Schuyler and Allen Shamblin. The five will be honored with a dinner and ceremony in October.

Alan Jackson Tops CMT's List of Country's '20 Greatest Men'

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Trying to name the greatest man in country music seems like a pretty impossible task, but if you’re going to assemble the list, asking the folks at CMT to compile it seems like a pretty good place to start.

And with more than 25 chart-topping country hits (and more than 30 million albums sold in the US alone), it’s pretty hard to argue with Alan Jackson at number one.

Mystic Lake Casino Hosts Alan Jackson – You Could Win Tickets [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Dave McCord — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:07:06 +0000

98 Country is proud to welcome one of country music's most beloved male vocalists to Mystic Lake Casino Amphitheater on Saturday, September 17th at 8pm. Alan Jackson has been entertaining audiences around the world for years and now he's bringing his tour to Minnesota!