Alan Jackson Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 84 kg |
Date of Birth | October 17, 1958 |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Spouse | Denise Jackson |
Alan Jackson is an American singer-songwriter and musician who is well-known for his “traditional country” musical style and for writing a variety of his own songs from some of his greatest hit albums that made frenzy in the music charts over the years. Most of his albums and singles had made its rounds worldwide and were consistent in making it on top of the Billboard charts. He has sold more than 80 million records with more than 65 titles hitting the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks chart. The multi-platinum recording artist has won multiple awards including Grammy Awards, CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and a row of nominations for his music. Jackson, who also performs at the Grand Ole Opry, had acquired numerous multi-platinum titles and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. In the years 2017, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame by the famous country music singer-songwriter, Loretta Lyn, and into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018.
Before fame, Jackson was not originally a music enthusiast until his friend introduced him to the music of famous singers Gene Watson, John Anderson, and Hank Williams Jr. He grew up listening to gospel music, but he had only started to develop his interest when he began listening to a wide variety of country music at the time. At the age of 27, he and his wife Denise relocated from Newnan to Nashville, Tennessee where he was in high hopes to pursue a career in music full-time. It wasn’t long until Jackson finally got the chance to enter the music industry after Denise introduced him to actor-musician, Glen Campbell, who turned out to be the first person to help him kick-off a professional career in the industry. In early 1990, he released his debut album Here in the Real World which included two of his songs Wanted and Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow that reached the top 5, and his no. 1 hit song track I’d Love You All Over Again. Following his successful album debut, he released his 2nd album Don’t Rock the Jukebox in 1991 which included his 4 chart-topping singles Someday, Dallas, Love’s Got a Hold on You, Midnight in Montgomery, and his title track Don’t Rock the Jukebox. In that same year, Jackson co-wrote a series of songs on Randy Travis’s album High Lonesome. A couple more albums were released in the early 1990s, which included Jackson’s greatest hits of all time, Tonight I Climbed the Wall, She’s Got the Rythm (And I Got the Blues), Chattahoochee, and (Who Says) You Can’t Have It All. He has released countless chart-topping songs throughout his musical career.
Born Name
Alan Eugene Jackson
Nick Name
Alan
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Newnan, Georgia, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended Elm Street Elementary School and later went to Newnan High School.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter
Family
- Father – Joseph Eugene Jackson
- Mother – Ruth Musick Jackson
- Siblings – He has 4 siblings.
- Others – Adam Wright (Nephew), Brandon Moss (Cousin), John Hubert Jackson (Paternal Grandfather), Lucille Merrill Jackson (Paternal Grandmother), James Henry Musick (Maternal Grandfather), Bessie Pearl Shaw (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Alan Jackson is represented by William Morris Endeavor (WME) Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Genre
Neotraditional Country, Bluegrass, Gospel
Instruments
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Labels
- Arista Nashville
- EMI Nashville
- Ten Ten Management
- Alan’s Country
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
84 kg or 185 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Alan Jackson has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English descent.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Square-shaped Jawline
- Downward Pointed Nose
- Towering Height
Brand Endorsements
In 1992, Alan Jackson signed a multimillion-dollar contract endorsement for Ford Trucks. Ford Truck was endorsed in one of his videos Who’s Cheatin’ Who wherein he was seen at the back of a wheel of a bigfoot Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Also, Ford Truck was again promoted by Jackson in one of his chart-topping songs Mercury Blues wherein he changed the lyrics from “Crazy ’bout a Mercury” to “Crazy ’bout a Ford truck” in a TV commercial for the Ford F-series.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
- His chart-topping albums and singles including songs like Here in the Real World, Wanted, Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow, I’d Love You All Over Again, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, Someday, Dallas, Love’s Got a Hold on You, and Midnight in Montgomery.
- Compiling countless nominations and awards including Grammy Awards, CMA Awards, ACM Awards, and nominations in categories such as “Best Entertainer”, “Male Artist”, “Vocal Collaboration”, and “Best Video”
First Album
In early 1990, Alan Jackson released his first album Here in the Real World with its namesake title track which brought his name to the no. 3 spot. The album eventually rolled its way on top of various music charts featuring 3 more hit song tracks Wanted and Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow which reached the top 5, and, I’d Love You All Over Again which dominated the music chart after hitting the no. 1 spot.
First TV Show
In September 1990, Alan Jackson made his TV show debut as ‘Himself’ on Hee Haw.
Alan Jackson Favorite Things
- Hobbies – Riding one of his old cars during his free time
- Food – Chocolates, Brunswick Stew, Cornbread, Lemon Ice Box Pie, Pineapple, and Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Beverage – Jack Daniel’s
Source – AlanJackson.com, NashCountryDaily.com, Taste Of Country
Alan Jackson Facts
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