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

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:39:57 +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 Pays Tribute to George Jones at Tour Stop

Megan Pacella — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:35:47 +0000

Still reeling from the news that George Jones passed away on Friday, April 26, Alan Jackson took some time to pay tribute to The Possum last weekend. During a stop on his current tour, Jackson covered 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' for a mesmerized crowd in Birmingham, Ala.

Alan Jackson's Daughter Victim of Facebook Hoax

Billy Dukes — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:05:30 +0000

Reports that Alan Jackson's middle daughter Ali was hospitalized after a car accident have proven untrue after the singer's publicist confirmed the story was a hoax. A fake Alan Jackson Facebook page was set up with a post that seemed to come from the hitmaker. It was not his official page, however.

Alan Jackson Releasing 'Precious Memories Volume II'

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:03:37 +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, 'You Go Your Way' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:30:01 +0000

On ‘You Go Your Way,’ Alan Jackson finds himself heartbroken… again. That’s three radio singles in a row that focus on the wrong end of love, but not all with convincing pathos. “All your pretty bags are packed / Forever sure did go by fast / I hope you find the skies are blue / [...]

Alan Jackson To Entertain Military Families Saturday

Joe Bob — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:47:18 +0000

Alan Jackson will kick off Fourth of July a little early to celebrate with members of the military and their families at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on Saturday (6/30). CMT Daily Roundup reports Alan will perform on the base with special guests Easton Corbin and Gloriana, and the show is open to the public. The country star [...]

Alan Jackson Keeps it Country With 'Thirty Miles West'

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:11:40 +0000

With his new studio album ‘Thirty Miles West,’ Alan Jackson returns to the forefront of country music. His label home may have changed since the release of his last project more than two years ago, but Jackson’s reputation for constructing quality country albums remains intact 15 albums into his iconic recording career.

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

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:00:18 +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 be a personal album to Jackson

Alan Jackson To Appear On 'The Tonight Show'… Tonight

Joe Bob — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:46:19 +0000

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"Precious Memories" Released Again by Alan Jackson

Joe Bob — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:36:05 +0000

You have a chance to see and meet Alan Jackson at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville! You can find out how right here on our website! It’s all brought to you by Partners Chevy, Buick, GMC… your partner in the car business. In other Alan Jackson news, AJ has re-released his 2006 gospel [...]

Alan Jackson Breaks San Antonio Rodeo Attendance Record

Joe Bob — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:07:08 +0000

It's rodeo season in Texas! Seems like, around here, you hear more about the Houston rodeo than any other. But there's a great rodeo in San Antonio that's filled with fun and tradition. The San Antonio rodeo has a great lineup of big-time talent year in and year out. Take, for example, Alan Jackson. You can't get any more big-time than that.

Jackson And Brooks To Be Inducted Into The Songwriter's Hall Of Fame

Joe Bob — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:51:19 +0000

Sometimes we forget about “the man behind the curtain” In “The Wizard Of Oz” it was the Wizard. In country music, it’s any number of people behind the scenes that make things work, not the least of which is the songwriters. Yeah, you love George Strait, but do you have any idea who wrote all [...]

Grand Ole Opry Hosting George Jones' 80th Birthday Party

Jeff Giles — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:25:21 +0000

How does a legend celebrate his birthday? In the case of George Jones, who will turn 80 on September 13, it’s with a birthday party at the Grand Ole Opry. And dessert. The Opry is hosting Jones’ upcoming birthday bash, which will include a tribute concert featuring a lineup with Alan Jackson, Montgomery Gentry, and [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:35:15 +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.

The Band Perry Gets Song Advice from Tim McGraw

Jeff Giles — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:53 +0000

It’s an old music business saying that you get your whole life to write the songs for your debut album, and then you get six months to put together the follow-up. But if you have to write on the clock, you might as well have an expert set of ears listening to the results, right?

The Band Perry has had an opportunity to do just that — while writing and rehearsing new material on the road with Tim McGraw, the sibling trio was happy to discover their megaplatinum headliner listening in.

Can You Line Dance? If So, Alan Jackson Needs You.

Rob Garrett — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:15:59 +0000

Getty Images I'm sure most of you know how to line dance. After all this is Texas! If you are pretty decent at it though, record yourself doing a line dance to help with clean, safe drinking water. I know you're thinking what does line dancing have to do with safe drinking water.