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Something You Don't See Often; Alan Jackson Without a Hat to Honor George Jones

Polly Wogg — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:36:26 +0000

Here's something you don't see very often. Alan Jackson taking off his hat. The rare gesture came after singing 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' when George Jones died.

Vince Gill Breaks Down Singing 'Go Rest High on That Mountain' at George Jones Funeral [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:21:32 +0000

A who's who of not only country music, but the political arena was out to say goodbye to George Jones. Vince Gill and Patty Loveless gave the most emotional performance of 'Go Rest High on That Mountain' I have ever seen. You'll need a kleenex when you watch this. At points in the song, Vince is so overcome with emotion, Patty has to take over. Alan Jackson remembered his friend by 'He Stopped Loving Her Today.'

Alan Jackson's Daughter in Car Accident Not True

Polly Wogg — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:11:13 +0000

The story about Alan Jackson‘s daughter being involved in a car accident isn’t true. A Facebook message was posted by what looked like Alan Jackson, but it seems it’s a fake account of someone pretending to be Alan Jackson. We weren’t the only ones who believed it. George Strait sent well wishes on Twitter. Praying [...]

Alan Jackson's Musical Tribute to George Jones [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:39:53 +0000

Everyone in the country music world is reacting to the death of George Jones. Some tweeted their thoughts, some posted pictures with The Possum, while others remembered Jones by singing his biggest hits in concert. Watch Alan Jackson sing 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' at his recent show.

Alan Jackson Coming to Turning Stone

Tad Pole — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:03:34 +0000

Country superstar Alan Jackson is coming to Turning Stone Resort and Casino this fall. Jackson will make his 2nd appearance at Turning Stone, the first coming in 2007. Click for details and ticket information.

Miranda Lambert Sings With John Fogerty 'Wrote a Song For Everyone' [VIDEO]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:20:04 +0000

Miranda Lambert is going classic rock. She joins John Fogerty on a new version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival classic 'Wrote a Song for Everyone.' It'll be on John's new album coming out in May. Miranda was in awe to work with someone she used to idolize. She says John contacted her about the project, and her first reaction was, 'What? John Fogerty knows who I am?'

Alan Jackson Releasing 'Precious Memories Volume II'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:37 +0000

Alan Jackson is best known for his traditional brand of mainstream country, but he’s also been successful in gospel music. Now, the singer is set to unveil a second collection of countrified gospel standards, announcing that ‘Precious Memories Volume II’ is set for release later this month. The album is a follow-up to ‘Precious Memories,’ [...]

Gloriana's Tour With Alan Jackson Starts Tonight (2/8/13) – Behind the Scenes Video

Tad Pole — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:15:34 +0000

From New Hartford to the stage with A lan Jackson. Gloriana, featuring the Gossin Brothers from New Hartford, begin their tour with Alan Jackson tonight in Evansville, IN. And of course they're coming to the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain. Check out some behind the scenes video of rehearsal.

Jimmy Buffett Rides "Margaritaville" To Riches [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:32:14 +0000

Jimmy Buffett hasn't had a Top 20 solo hit since "Margaritaville" in 1979. He hasn't even released a new album since 2009. He performs maybe 40 concerts a year at most. Still, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his total net worth of $400 million puts him just behind such musical icons as Paul McCartney, Elton John and Mick Jagger. How does he do it?

Win Tickets and Meet & Greets to See Alan Jackson in Binghamton

Polly Wogg — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:07:21 +0000

Alan Jackson turns 54 today and to celebrate, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to his show Thursday night in Binghamton. Plus we’ll throw in meet & greet passes so you can wish him a happy belated birthday. All you have to do is identify the 5 Alan Jackson songs we’ve strung together. Sounds [...]

Alan Jackson Becomes a Corn Maze

Polly Wogg — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:35:35 +0000

Alan Jackson fans now have the chance to really get inside his head, or his mustache or even his shirt collar. His likeness is part of this year's design of Gull Meadow Farms' annual corn maze. The farm teamed up with a local radio station as a way to welcome Alan to the St. Joseph fair this fall.

Alan Jackson Brings Relief to Colorado Wildfire Victims

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:00:15 +0000

Alan Jackson reached out to the victims of the Colorado wildfires by doing what he does best — putting on an entertaining concert. On Thursday (June 28), the country superstar played the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he raised thousands of dollars for the devastated area. “It’s just the saddest thing. I’m just heart broke [...]

Alan Jackson's 'Thirty Miles West' Debuts at No. 1 on Country Albums Chart

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:00:38 +0000

This week is shaping up to be a pretty decent one in the lives and careers of Alan Jackson and newcomer Jana Kramer. Both of their brand new albums hit stores last Tuesday, and now the charts are in. Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ knocked Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ out of the No. 1 slot, while Kramer’s self-titled project comes in at No. 5, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Alan Jackson Reveals Track Listing for 'Thirty Miles West'

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:45 +0000

With the release of Alan Jackson’s long-awaited ‘Thirty Miles West’ just weeks way, the country superstar has divulged the official track listing for the 13-track album. The project, Jackson’s first under his own label Alan Country Records, in partnership with EMI Nashville, may be his 17th studio attempt, but the Georgia native admits he is still able to create a relevant album title that references his own person life.

Alan Jackson Opens Up About Family Life and Raising Three Daughters

Megan Pacella — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Alan Jackson lives in a house full of women, and along with that territory comes a lot of delight — and some major drama every now and then. In a recent interview with radio station Q106 in Madison, Wisc., the country music veteran and proud father admitted to intimidating his daughters’ suitors when they come around.

Alan Jackson to Release 'Thirty Miles West' Record June 5

Brittany Joy Cooper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:30:18 +0000

Alan Jackson is preparing to release his first record on his own label, Alan Country Records, alongside EMI Records. And while it may be his first album on his own label, ‘Thirty Miles West’ is actually the star’s 17th studio release. ‘Thirty Miles West,’ out this summer, seems to be a

John Fogerty's New CD To Feature Country Superstars [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:15:52 +0000

Most people associate John Fogerty with the legendary rock group Creedence Clearwater Revival. However John does have a country streak running through his musical bones. Some might remember his country-rock group The Blue Ridge Rangers formed after CCR disbanded. Now he has enlisted an "A-List" of Nashville stars to join him on his new album "Wrote A Song For Everyone" due this fall.

Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and Vince Gill Honored With Early 2012 ACM Awards

Brittany Joy Cooper — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:30:36 +0000

While several of the biggest 2012 ACM Awards will be doled out April 1 during the live telecast on CBS, time restrictions keep the other honorees from being awarded on-camera. For those awards that won’t make the televised time slot — Special Awards, Industry Awards, Musician, Bandleader and Instrumentalist (MBI) and Songwriter of the Year — the Academy of Country Music is hosting its sixth annual ACM Honors event on Sept. 24, 2012, in Nashville.

We're Off To Dallas On The Country Classic Double

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:10:19 +0000

Twenty years ago today, Alan Jackson's "Dallas" was the number one country song in the USA. Today, we're featuring that big hit to kick off our "Country Classic Double" at 11:30 a.m. Our second song today is that classic number one from 1956, "I Walk The Line", by Johnny Cash.

New Music Monday – Jason Aldean Thompson Square Alan Jackson

Tad Pole — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:08 +0000

For the second week in a row, New Music Monday has three contestants vying for the trophy. How appropriate that the day after the NY Giants hoisted the Lombardi Trophy that someone will hoist the New Music Monday trophy as your favorite new song. Today's competitors are Jason Aldean, Thompson Square and Alan Jackson. Check out the songs and then vote for your favorites at the bottom.