'Alan Eugene Jackson' (born
October 17,
1958) is an American
country music singer and
songwriter.
Biography
Alan Jackson was born in
Newnan, Georgia,
United States. He previously worked in
The Nashville Network's mailroom. Jackson's wife Denise got him connected to
Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career.
His first album, 1989's ''
Here in the Real World'', was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, ''
Don't Rock the Jukebox''. His 1992 album, ''
A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)'' was a success, spawning five major singles. Also in 1992,
Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Other country music artists who have charted with songs co-written by Alan include
Clay Walker ("If I Could Make a Living") and
Faith Hill ("I Can't Do That Anymore").
After country music changed toward pop music in the 2000s, he and
George Strait criticized the state of country music on the song "
Murder on Music Row". After the
September 11, 2001 attacks, Jackson released "
Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" as a tribute. The song became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight. He debuted the song at the 2001
Country Music Association Awards.
Jackson married his high school sweetheart, Denise, on
December 15,
1979. He is the father of three daughters: Mattie Denise (born
June 19,
1990), Alexandra Jane (born
August 23,
1993), and Dani Grace (born
August 28,
1997).
Jackson's nephew, Adam Wright, is also a country music singer-songwriter. Adam and his wife, Shannon, perform together as a duo called
The Wrights.
Band
Alan Jackson's backup band since 1989 is "The Strayhorns." The current line-up of musicians is:
★ Monty Allen - acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
★ Danny Groah - lead guitar
★ Robbie Flint - steel guitar
★ Mark McClurg - fiddle
★ Bruce Rutherford - drums
★ Tony Stephens - piano, harmonica, acoustic guitar, harmony vocals
★ Roger Wills - bass guitar
Discography
Albums
★
A''Precious Memories'' also peaked at #1 on the
US Gospel Albums chart.
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album |
|---|
| US Country | US Hot 100 |
|---|
| 1990 | "Blue Blooded Woman" | 45 | - | ''Here in the Real World'' |
| "Here in the Real World" | 3 | - |
| "Wanted"A | 3 | - |
| "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" | 2 | - |
| 1991 | "I'd Love You All Over Again" | 1 | - |
| "Don't Rock The Jukebox" | 1 | - | ''Don't Rock the Jukebox'' |
| "Someday" | 1 | - |
| 1992 | "Dallas" | 1 | - |
| "Midnight in Montgomery" | 3 | - |
| "Love's Got a Hold on You" | 1 | - |
| "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)" | 1 | - | ''A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)'' |
| 1993 | "Tonight I Climbed the Wall"A | 4 | - |
| "Chattahoochee" | 1 | 46 |
| "Mercury Blues" | 2 | - |
| "(Who Says) You Can't Have It All" | 4 | - |
| "Tropical Depression"B | 75 | - |
| "Tequila Sunrise" | 67 | - | '' |
| "Honky Tonk Christmas"B | 53 | - | ''Honky Tonk Christmas'' |
| "I Only Want You for Christmas"B | 41 | - |
| "The Angels Cried" (feat. Alison Krauss)B | - | - |
| "A Holly Jolly Christmas"B | 51 | - |
| 1994 | "Summertime Blues" | 1 | 104 | ''Who I Am'' |
| "Livin' on Love" | 1 | 101 |
| "Gone Country" | 1 | - |
| "A Good Year for the Roses" (w/ George Jones) | 56 | - | ''Bradley's Barn Sessions'' (George Jones album) |
| 1995 | "Song for the Life" | 6 | - | ''Who I Am'' |
| "I Don't Even Know Your Name" | 1 | - |
| "Tall, Tall Trees" | 1 | - | ''The Greatest Hits Collection'' |
| 1996 | "I'll Try" | 1 | - |
| "Home"A, C | 3 | - |
| "Redneck Games" (Jeff Foxworthy w/ Alan Jackson) | 42 | 66 | |
| "Little Bitty" | 1 | 58 | ''Everything I Love'' |
| "Everything I Love" | 9 | - |
| 1997 | "Who's Cheatin' Who"A | 2 | - |
| "There Goes" | 1 | - |
| "Between the Devil and Me"A | 2 | - |
| "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"B | 56 | - | |
| 1998 | "A House With No Curtains" | 18 | - | ''Everything I Love'' |
| "I'll Go on Loving You" | 3 | - | ''High Mileage'' |
| "Right on the Money" | 1 | 43 |
| 1999 | "Gone Crazy" | 4 | 43 |
| "Little Man" | 3 | 39 |
| "She Just Started Liking Cheatin' Songs"B | 72 | - | ''Under the Influence'' |
| "My Own Kind Of Hat"B | 71 | - |
| "Margaritaville" (w/ Jimmy Buffett)B | 63 | - |
| "Pop a Top" | 6 | 43 |
| 2000 | "The Blues Man" | 37 | - |
| "Murder on Music Row" (w/ George Strait)B | 38 | - | ''Latest Greatest Straitest Hits'' (George Strait album) |
| "It Must Be Love" | 1 | 37 | ''Under the Influence'' |
"Three Minute Positive Not Too Country
Up-Tempo Love Song"B | 72 | - | ''When Somebody Loves You'' |
| "www.memory" | 6 | 45 |
| 2001 | "When Somebody Loves You" | 5 | 52 |
| "Where I Come From" | 1 | 34 |
| "It's Alright to Be a Redneck" | 53 | - |
| "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" | 1 | 28 | ''Drive'' |
| 2002 | "Designated Drinker" (w/ George Strait)B | 44 | - |
| "Drive (For Daddy Gene)" | 1 | 28 |
| "Work in Progress" | 3 | 35 |
| "Let It Be Christmas"B | 37 | - | ''Let It Be Christmas'' |
| "Jingle Bells"B | 58 | - |
| 2003 | "That'd Be Alright" | 2 | 29 | ''Drive'' |
| "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (''w/ Jimmy Buffett'') | 1 | 17 | ''Greatest Hits Volume II And Some Other Stuff'' |
| "Remember When" | 1 | 29 |
| "Just Put A Ribbon In Your Hair"B | 51 | - | ''A Very Special Acoustic Christmas'' |
| 2004 | "Hey Good Lookin'"
(''Jimmy Buffett w/Clint Black, Kenny Chesney,
Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and George Strait'') | 8 | 63 | ''License to Chill'' (Jimmy Buffett album) |
| "Too Much of a Good Thing" | 5 | 46 | ''What I Do'' |
| "Monday Morning Church" (w/ Patty Loveless) | 5 | 54 |
| 2005 | "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues" | 18 | 99 |
| "USA Today" | 18 | - |
| "You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie" (The Bellamy Brothers w/ Alan Jackson) | - | - | ''Angels & Outlaws, Vol. 1'' (Bellamy Brothers album) |
| 2006 | "Barefootin'" (w/ Jimmy Buffett)B | - | - | ''Hoot'' soundtrack |
| "Like Red on a Rose"D | 15 | 80 | ''Like Red On A Rose'' |
| 2007 | "A Woman's Love"E | 5 | 73 |
★
AReached #1 on ''
Radio & Records'' country charts.
★
BAlbum cut.
★
C"Home" was originally on Alan Jackson's ''Here In The Real World'' album; the song was re-recorded for his ''Greatest Hits'' album and released to radio in 1996. "Home" was also the B-side for "Blue Blooded Woman", "I'd Love You All Over Again", "Don't Rock the Jukebox", "Tall, Tall Trees", and "I'll Try".
★
D"Like Red on a Rose" also peaked at #97 on the
US Pop 100.
★
E"A Woman's Love" was originally on Alan Jackson's ''High Mileage'' album; the song was re-recorded for his ''Like Red On a Rose'' album and released to radio in 2007.
Awards
ASCAP
★ Country Song of the Year, "Don't Rock The Jukebox"
1992
★ Country Songwriter of the Year
1993
Academy of Country Music
★ Top New Male Vocalist
1990
★ Single Record of the Year, "Don't Rock The Jukebox"
1991
★ Album of the Year, ''Don't Rock The Jukebox'' 1991
★ Single Record of the Year, "Chattahoochee"
1993; "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"
2002
★ Album of the Year, ''A Lot About Livin' (And A Little 'Bout Love)'' 1993
★ Male Vocalist of the Year
1994 and
1995
★ All time winner: Single of the Year
2005
Country Music Association
★ Music Video of the Year, "Midnight In Montgomery" 1992
★ Music Video of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1993
★ Single of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1993
★ Single of the Year, "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" 2002
★ Vocal Event of the Year, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" (with
George Jones) 1993
★ Vocal Event of the Year, "Murder On Music Row" (with
George Strait) 2000
★ Vocal Event of the Year, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" (with
Jimmy Buffett) 2003
★ Song of the Year, "Chattahoochee" 1994
★ Song of the Year, "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" 2002
★ Album of the Year, ''Common Threads: The Songs of the Eagles'' 1994
★ Album of the Year, ''Drive'' 2002
★ Male Vocalist of the Year 2002, 2003
★ Entertainer of the Year 1995, 2002, 2003
Grammy
★ Best Country Song "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" 2002
External links
★
Official Site
★
Alan Jackson at WikiMusicGuide
★
CD Review Alan Jackson - Like Red On A Rose
★
Photos from concerts
★
Alan Jackson at
Rolling Stone
★
Alan Jackson - What I Do
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