History of Alan Jackson in Timeline

Alan Jackson is a highly successful American country music singer-songwriter, celebrated for his "neotraditional country" sound. He distinguishes himself by writing a significant portion of his own material. His extensive discography includes 21 studio albums, encompassing Christmas and gospel genres, alongside several greatest hits compilations. Jackson remains a prominent figure in the country music landscape.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1968: Classic Car Collection

Alan Jackson's classic car collection includes a 1968 Shelby GT 500 KR Convertible, among others.

1970: Classic Car Collection

Alan Jackson's classic car collection includes a 1970 Chevelle SS 396, among others.

December 15, 1979: Marriage to Denise Jackson

On December 15, 1979, Alan Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson.

1989: CMA Nominations

In 1989, Alan Jackson was nominated for six CMAs.

June 19, 1990: Birth of Mattie Denise Selecman

On June 19, 1990, Alan Jackson and his wife Denise welcomed their first daughter, Mattie Denise Selecman.

1991: Membership in the Grand Ole Opry

In 1991, Alan Jackson became a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted by Roy Acuff and Randy Travis.

August 23, 1993: Birth of Alexandra Jane "Ali"

On August 23, 1993, Alan Jackson and his wife Denise welcomed their second daughter, Alexandra Jane "Ali".

1994: Additional CMA Nominations

In 1994, Alan Jackson received four more CMA nominations, including one for Entertainer of the Year.

June 5, 1995: TNN/Music City News Country Awards Nominations

On June 5, 1995, Alan Jackson was the most nominated artist at the 29th annual TNN/Music City News Country Awards, broadcast from the Grand Ole Opry House. He received six nominations, including best entertainer, male artist, vocal collaboration, album, single, and video (two nominations in this category).

1995: Fruit of the Loom Comfort Tour

Alan Jackson headlined the 1995 Fruit of the Loom Comfort Tour, a deal worth $40 million. It began January 20 in New Orleans and ran for a hundred dates.

August 28, 1997: Birth of Dani Grace

On August 28, 1997, Alan Jackson and his wife Denise welcomed their third daughter, Dani Grace.

1998: Separation and Reconciliation

In 1998, Alan and Denise Jackson separated for several months due to the strains of Jackson's career, but they have since reconciled.

October 22, 2001: Induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame

On October 22, 2001, Alan Jackson was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

2002: Record-Breaking CMA Nominations

At the 2002 CMAs, Alan Jackson set a record for the most nominations in a single year with ten, many stemming from the song "Where Were You". This also brought his career total to the second-highest number of nominations ever, after George Strait. "Where Were You" was also nominated for a Grammy for Song of the Year.

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2003: Academy of Country Music Awards

At the 2003 Academy of Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson won Album of the Year for Drive and Video of the Year for the video to "Drive (For Daddy Gene)."

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2004: NAPA Auto Parts Sponsored Tour

Alan Jackson's 2004 concert tour launched January 23 in Fort Myers, Florida, and was sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts in a deal that included Jackson's endorsement in TV spots. The tour included more than 50 U.S. dates, with Martina McBride opening for some shows.

2004: Alan Jackson Highway Dedication

In 2004, a five-mile (8 km) stretch of Interstate 85 through Alan Jackson's hometown of Newnan was renamed the "Alan Jackson Highway" in his honor.

2007: Publication of It's All About Him

In 2007, Denise Jackson wrote a book titled 'It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life' about her life with Alan Jackson, their relationship, their brief separation and recommitment to each other, and her commitment to Christianity, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list.

It's All About Him: Finding the Love of My Life

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May 2008: Release of The Road Home

In May 2008, Denise Jackson released a gift book titled 'The Road Home'.

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2008: George Jones at CMT Giants Ceremony

In 2008, George Jones was a surprise guest at Alan Jackson's "CMT Giants" ceremony, where he thanked Jackson for his friendship.

June 2009: Listing of Franklin Estate for Sale

In June 2009, Alan Jackson listed his 135-acre estate just outside Franklin, Tennessee, for sale, asking $38 million.

May 2010: Sale of Franklin Estate

In late May 2010, Alan Jackson's 135-acre estate just outside Franklin, Tennessee, sold for $28 million, one of the highest prices ever for a home sale in the Nashville area.

June 2010: Purchase of New Nashville Home

In June 2010, Alan Jackson and his wife purchased a home in the same Nashville suburb for $3.675 million.

2010: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2010, Alan Jackson was selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

March 2011: CMC Rocks The Hunter Music Festival

In March 2011, Alan Jackson visited Australia to perform at the CMC Rocks The Hunter music festival, where he was the headline act on Saturday night.

May 2, 2013: Performance at George Jones' Funeral

On May 2, 2013, Alan Jackson performed one of George Jones' classics, "He Stopped Loving Her Today", at the close of Jones' funeral service at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

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August 2014: Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit

In August 2014, the Country Music Hall of Fame opened an exhibit celebrating Alan Jackson's 25 years in the music industry. It was also announced that he would be an artist in residency, performing shows on October 8 and 22. The exhibit highlighted milestones in his career with memorabilia collected over the years.

January 8, 2015: Keeping It Country Tour Began

On January 8, 2015, Alan Jackson's twenty-fifth anniversary "Keeping It Country" tour began in Estero, Florida.

January 2015: 25th Anniversary Tour and New Album Announcement

In January 2015, Alan Jackson began his 25th anniversary "Keepin' It Country" tour, and in April, his twentieth studio album, Angels and Alcohol, was announced for release on July 17.

November 2015: Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story Released as Walmart Exclusive

In November 2015, Legacy Recordings initially released the collection 'Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story' as a Walmart exclusive.

2015: 25th Anniversary Keepin' It Country Tour

In 2015, Alan Jackson kicked off his 25th Anniversary Keepin' It Country tour, beginning with a concert in Estero, Florida, on January 8 at the Germane Arena. Jon Pardi & Brandy Clark were special guests for most concerts of the tour, which wrapped with a solo concert in Highland Park, Illinois, at the Ravinia Pavilion on August 31.

August 2016: Worldwide Release of Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story

In August 2016, Legacy Recordings released the collection 'Genuine: The Alan Jackson Story' digitally and on three CDs with 59 tracks, including eight previously unreleased tracks dedicated to Merle Haggard's memory. The collection had a worldwide release after initially being a Walmart exclusive in November 2015.

October 2017: Release of "The Older I Get"

In October 2017, Alan Jackson released a new song titled "The Older I Get" for a planned future studio album.

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2017: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 2017, Alan Jackson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

2021: Announcement of Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease Diagnosis

In 2021, Alan Jackson announced on The Today Show that he had been diagnosed with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT). He stated that it had been affecting him for years and was getting more obvious, causing balance issues on stage.