Alan Jackson
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Alan Jackson is one of the most successful artist in country music. He has won over thirty five Country Music Awards, Music City News, Academy of Country Music, and American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers awards.
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[edit] About
Alan Eugene Jackson was born on October 17, 1958 in the small town of Newnan, Georgia. As a child he sang gospel songs in the church and at home. In his teen years, he performed as a country duo and dropped out of high school then married his high school sweetheart, Denise. In the 1980's Jackson went through a lot of jobs such as: a car salesman, construction worker, forklift operator at K-Mart. He composed songs at his free time. He also had a band, Dixie Steel, who played at a local bar. Fate had its way when Denis was a flight attendant on the plane with country singer, Glen Campell. She gave him Jackson's demo tape, Campbell gave a name of a record company and instantly Jackson left for Nashville. In 1989, he signed in wth Artista Records.
In 1990, Jackson issued his debut album, Here In The Real World and instanty went platinum. It included the hit singles "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow", "Wanted" and "I'd Love You All Over Again". In 1991, he released his sophomore album, Don't Rock The Jukebox, who went to #1 on the charts. The following year, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love), was one of the best country album with the singles "Chattahoochee" and "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)".
In 1993, Jackson released his first christmas album, Honky Tonk Christmas. In 1994, he had another #1 album, Who I Am. Due to his success the country singer released a collection of his greatest hits which included newly developed songs, "Tall Tall Trees," "I'll Try" and "Home" The album sold 3 million copies. In 1996, his fourth #1 country album made its ways to the stands, Everything I Love. In 1998, High Mileage, was released.
In 1999, Under The Influence, was an album dedicated to his favorite country singer who were his inspirations. In 2000, When Somebody Loves You, was another #1 album with the hit "Where I Came From". In 2001, Jackson wrote a song dedicated to the September 11 tragedy, "Where Were You". It became the first country track to enter the pop top 30. In 2002, Drive, was the first to top the pop charts. In 2003, another greatest-hit collection was released. In 2004, What I Do was issued followed by Precious Memories.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top New Male Vocalist |
| 1992 | Country Music Association Award | Music Video of the Year for "Midnight In Montgomery" |
| 1992 | Academy of Country Music Award | Single Record of the Year for "Don't Rock the Jukebox" |
| 1992 | Academy of Country Music Award | Album of the Year for "Don't Rock the Jukebox" |
| 1993 | ASCAP Country Music Award | Songwriter of the Year |
| 1993 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Event of the Year for "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair" |
| 1993 | Country Music Association Award | Music Video of the Year for "Chattahoochee" |
| 1993 | Country Music Association Award | Single of the Year for "Chattahoochee" |
| 1994 | ASCAP Country Music Award | Songwriter of the Year |
| 1994 | Country Music Association Award | Album of the Year for "Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles" |
| 1994 | Country Music Association Award | Song of the Year for "Chattahoochee" |
| 1994 | American Music Award | Favorite Country Album for "A Lot About Livin' (And A Little |
| 1995 | Country Music Association Award | Entertainer of the Year |
| 1996 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Male Vocalist |
| 2000 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Event of the Year for "Murder on Music Row" |
| 2002 | Christian Country Music Award | Video of the Year for "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" |
| 2002 | Christian Country Music Award | Song of the Year for "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)" |
| 2002 | CMT Flameworthy Video Music Award | Flameworthy Love Your Country Video of the Year for "Where Were You |
| 2002 | Academy of Country Music Award | Song of the Year for "Where Were You" |
| 2002 | Academy of Country Music Award | Single Record of the Year for "Where Were You" |
| 2002 | Academy of Country Music Award | Top Male Vocalist |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Song of the Year for "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Entertainer of the Year |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Male Vocalist of the Year |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Album of the Year for "Drive" |
| 2002 | Country Music Association Award | Single of the Year for Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" |
| 2003 | New Music Weekly Award | Single of the Year for "Drive" |
| 2003 | Grammy Award | Best Country Song for "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" |
| 2003 | ASCAP Country Music Award | Songwriter/Artist of the Year |
| 2003 | Country Music Association Award | Vocal Event of the Year for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" |
| 2003 | Country Music Association Award | Male Vocalist of the Year |
| 2004 | Canadian Country Music Association Award | Top Selling Album for "Alan Jackson's Greatest Hits" |
| 2004 | Academy of Country Music Award | Vocal Event of the Year for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" |
| 2004 | Academy of Country Music Award | Single of the Year for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Here In The Real World | Certified 2x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1991 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | Certified 4x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1992 | A Lot About Livin' | Certified 6x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1993 | Honky Tonk Christmas | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1994 | Who I Am | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1996 | Everything I Love | Certified 3x Platinum in U.S. |
| 1998 | High Mileage | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 1999 | Under The Influence | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2000 | When Somebody Loves You | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2002 | Drive | Certified 4x Platinum in U.S. |
| 2002 | Let It Be Christmas | Certified Gold in U.S. |
| 2004 | What I Do | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| 2006 | Precious Memories | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
[edit] Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Blue Blooded Woman | 45 | Here In The Real World | |
| 1990 | Chasin That Neon Rainbow | 3 | Here In The Real World | |
| 1990 | Wanted | 3 | Here In The Real World | |
| 1991 | Dont Rock The Jukebox | 1 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | |
| 1991 | Id Love You All Over Again | 1 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | |
| 1991 | Someday | 1 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | |
| 1992 | Dallas | 1 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | |
| 1992 | I Only Want You For Christmas | 41 | Honky Tonk Christmas | |
| 1992 | Midnight In Montgomery | 3 | Don't Rock The Jukebox | |
| 1992 | Shes Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues) | 1 | A Lot About Livin' | |
| 1993 | Chattahoochee | 1 | 46 | A Lot About Livin' |
| 1993 | Mercury Blues | 2 | A Lot About Livin' | |
| 1993 | Tonight I Climbed The Wall | 4 | A Lot About Livin' | |
| 1993 | Tropical Depression | 75 | A Lot About Livin' | |
| 1994 | (Who Says) You Can t Have It All | 4 | A Lot About Livin' | |
| 1994 | Honky Tonk Christmas | 53 | Honky Tonk Christmas | |
| 1994 | Livin On Love | 1 | Who I Am | |
| 1994 | Summertime Blues | 1 | Who I Am | |
| 1995 | Gone Country | 1 | Who I Am | |
| 1995 | I Don't Even Know Your Name | 1 | Who I Am | |
| 1995 | Song For The Life | 6 | Who I Am | |
| 1996 | Little Bitty | 1 | Everything I Love | |
| 1997 | Little Bitty | 58 | Everything I Love | |
| 1997 | There Goes | 1 | Everything I Love | |
| 1997 | Who's Cheatin' Who | 2 | Everything I Love | |
| 1998 | A Holly Jolly Christmas | 51 | Honky Tonk Christmas | |
| 1998 | A House With No Curtains | 18 | Everything I Love | |
| 1998 | Between The Devil And Me | 2 | Everything I Love | |
| 1998 | I'll Go On Loving You | 3 | High Mileage | |
| 1999 | Gone Crazy | 4 | 43 | High Mileage |
| 1999 | Little Man | 3 | 39 | High Mileage |
| 1999 | Margaritaville | 63 | Under The Influence | |
| 1999 | My Own Kind Of Hat | 71 | Under The Influence | |
| 1999 | Pop A Top | 6 | 43 | Under The Influence |
| 1999 | Right On The Money | 1 | 43 | High Mileage |
| 1999 | She Just Started Liking Cheatin Songs | 72 | Under The Influence | |
| 2000 | It Must Be Love | 1 | 37 | Under The Influence |
| 2000 | It's Alright To Be A Redneck | 68 | When Somebody Loves You | |
| 2000 | The Blues Man | 37 | Under The Influence | |
| 2000 | Three Minute Positive Not Too Country Up-Tempo Love Song | 72 | When Somebody Loves You | |
| 2000 | www.memory | 6 | 45 | When Somebody Loves You |
| 2001 | When Somebody Loves You | 5 | 52 | When Somebody Loves You |
| 2001 | Where I Come From | 1 | 34 | When Somebody Loves You |
| 2001 | Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning) | 1 | 28 | Drive |
| 2002 | Designated Drinker | 44 | Drive | |
| 2002 | Drive (For Daddy Gene) | 1 | 28 | Drive |
| 2002 | Work In Progress | 3 | 35 | Drive |
| 2003 | Jingle Bells | 58 | Let It Be Christmas | |
| 2003 | Let It Be Christmas | 37 | Let It Be Christmas | |
| 2003 | That'd Be Alright | 2 | 29 | Drive |
| 2004 | Just Put A Ribbon In Your Hair | 51 | A Very Special Acoustic Christmas | |
| 2004 | Too Much Of A Good Thing | 5 | 46 | What I Do |
| 2005 | Monday Morning Church | 5 | 54 | What I Do |
| 2005 | The Talkin' Song Repair Blues | 18 | 99 | What I Do |
| 2005 | USA Today | 18 | What I Do | |
| 2006 | Like Red On A Rose | 15 | 80 | Like Red On A Rose |
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
02/10/07 - San Antonio, TX Livestock and Rodeo Show
02/10/07 - San Antonio, TX Livestock and Rodeo Show
03/08/07 - Houston, TX Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show
03/10/07 - Nashville TN Grand Ole Opry
05/04/07 - Kelseyville, CA Konocti Harbor Resort
05/05/07 - Indio, CA Stagecoach Festival/Empire Polo Field
06/22/07 - Manhattan Kansas, Country Stampede
06/24/07 - Oshkosh, WI Country USA
[edit] Announcements
- Alan Jackson’s Like Red On A Rose and Precious Memories grab a total of four Grammy nominations.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1989 Arista |
 1991 Arista |
 1992 Arista |
 October 12, 1993 Arista |
 1994 Arista |
 October 29, 1996 Arista |
 September 01, 1998 Arista |
 October 12, 1999 Arista |
 November 07, 2000 Arista |
 October 22, 2002 Arista |
 January 15, 2002 Arista |
 September 07, 2004 Arista |
 February 28, 2006 Arista |
 September 26, 2006 Arista |
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Wanted | Arista | Here In The Real World |
| 1992 | I Only Want You For Christmas | Arista | Honky Tonk Christmas |
| 1993 | Chattahoochee | Arista | A Lot About Livin' |
| 1994 | Livin On Love | Arista | Who I Am |
| 1994 | Summertime Blues | Arista | Who I Am |
| 1996 | Little Bitty | Arista | Everything I Love |
| 1997 | Who's Cheatin' Who | Arista | Everything I Love |
[edit] Compilations
 November 21, 1995 Arista |
 March 23, 1999 Arista |
 August 12, 2003 Arista |
 September 21, 2004 BMG |
 May 23, 2006 Madacy |
 July 18, 2006 Madacy |
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[edit] Influences
[edit] Contemporaries
[edit] Trivia
- His favorite childhood memory is riding around in a red go-cart that he received for Christmas that his father built for him.
- Alan Jackson loves to collects classic cars, antique boats and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
- His favorite place to relax is in the Gulf of Mexico.
- He always wears a Stetson Rancher "Silver Belly" cowboy hat.
- His first job was in a shoe repair shop when he was 12 years old.
