Alan Jackson

born in Newnan, Georgia

Alan Jackson has sold over 25 million songs, and won literally dozens of awards in fact he won seven in one night at the CMA awards.

Despite all this success he remains a simple country boy, born in Newnan, Georgia This soft spoken superstar manages to turn out thoughful but never trite country songs year after year.

He will always be remembered for the utterly thought provoking yet deeply moving tribute song Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning.  Those who have heard this tribute song written in the immediate Aftermath of 9/11, will immediately recognise a true poet.  It would have been so easy to lash out or be morbid yet Alan just simply and elonquently ask why.

His family and his country upbringing are constant themes on his albums, he obviously places a high value on them.

You don't get to the top in the country music business without a lot or hard work, years put in an amazing talent Oh and occasionally a bit of luck.

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A Simple Guy & Simple Truth

Alan Jackson started on his road to Nashville with a guitar, a dream and his high school sweetheart. He's lived his dreams a thousand times since then, he's had the ups and downs but he's come through them.

Alan Jackson stands tall continues to sing of the the simple truths and homespun values that have always been the very heart of country music. He's also learned to enjoy his success without letting it get the best of him.

"I just do what I like and what I feel like I do the best," he says humbly.

It's hard to recommend an Alan Jackson Album but you could do worse than Everything I love, want something a bit more upto date then Drive. Favourite Alan Jackson songs, There Goes, Here In The Real World

Alan at Country Fest

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Jean and I were fortunate enough to see Alan perform at the Chippewa Valley Country Fest his honesty and humbleness shone through, I truly memorable performance.