Alan Jackson is a successful American country music singer-songwriter, known for his neotraditional country style and numerous hit songs.
He grew up listening to gospel music and began writing songs in 1983.
After marrying his high school sweetheart, Denise, he moved to Nashville and signed a songwriting contract with Glen Campbell’s music-publishing company.
Alan has sold over 75 million records worldwide and has received numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards and 17 ACM Awards.
He has been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary disorder affecting the nervous system, for over a decade, but he didn’t publicly reveal his diagnosis until September 2021.
Siblings
Alan is the youngest of five children, with four older sisters, Carol J. Glover, Connie Davis, Diane Dawson and Cindy Jackson.
Alan grew up in a musical family, with his mother playing the piano and his father playing the guitar.
He began writing songs in 1983 and moved to Nashville in 1985 to pursue a career in country music.
Alan’s sisters have been supportive of his career, and they have attended his concerts and events over the years.
He has mentioned in interviews that he is close to his family and credits his upbringing for his success in the music industry.
Career
After marrying his high school sweetheart, Denise, Alan moved to Nashville and signed a songwriting contract with Glen Campbell’s music-publishing company.
His debut album, Here in the Real World, was released in 1989, and he has since recorded 21 studio albums, including two Christmas albums and two gospel albums.
Alan has been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary disorder affecting the nervous system, for over a decade, but he didn’t publicly reveal his diagnosis until September 2021.
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Awards and accolades
Alan has won 41 awards and received 143 nominations, including two Grammy Awards, 16 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards and 17 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.
Some of his notable awards include the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year in 1995, 2002 and 2003, and the Grammy Award for Best Country Song in 2010 for his hit single, Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).
He has also been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In addition to his individual achievements, Alan has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry as a whole, receiving the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 56th annual CMA Awards.
Personal life
Alan married his high school sweetheart, Denise Jackson, in 1979.
They have been married for over four decades and have three daughters together, Mattie Denise Jackson, Alexandra Jane Jackson (Ali) and Dani Grace Jackson.
Denise has been a supportive partner throughout Alan’s career, and their family life has been a significant source of inspiration for his music.
The couple faced challenges, including Denise’s battle with cancer, which she successfully overcame.
Their strong bond and family values have been a central theme in many of Alan’s songs, reflecting his deep love and commitment to his wife and children.
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