Alan Jackson

Country Music Singer, Songwriter

American Newnan, Georgia, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionCountry Music Singer, Songwriter
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth17/10/1958
Age67 years
BirthplaceNewnan, Georgia, USA

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAlan Eugene Jackson is one of the most popular and best-selling male country artists of the 1990s and early 21st century. Known for his 'neotraditional country' style blending honky-tonk with traditional sounds, he has sold over 75 million records worldwide. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Notable Works
  • Chattahoochee
  • Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)
  • Here in the Real World
  • The Good Life
  • I Won't Be There

Physical Stats & More

HeightTall
Hair ColorBlonde
Eye ColorBlue

Educational Qualification(s)

Previous Occupations
  • Construction Worker
  • Mail Room Clerk

Personal Life

SpouseDenise Jackson
Marriage Year1979
Children Count3
ResidenceUSA

Relationships & More

WifeDenise Jackson (married 1979)
Children Names
  • Mattie
  • Ali
  • Dani
Relationship DurationOver 40 years

Family

Children
  • Mattie
  • Ali
  • Dani

Career

Debut Year1985
First AlbumHere in the Real World
Total Studio Albums16+
Greatest Hits Albums3
Christmas Albums2
Gospel Albums2
Grammy Awards2
CMA Awards16
Hall of Fame Inductions
  • Georgia Music Hall of Fame (2001)
  • Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • Grand Ole Opry Member
Other Honors
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2010)
  • Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance (1991)
  • Grammy Award for Best Country Song (2002)

Favourites

Musical StyleTraditional Country / Neotraditional Country
Favorite Songs
  • Chattahoochee
  • Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

Style Quotient

Signature StyleNeotraditional country blending honky-tonk
Public ImageCountry music's 'new heartthrob' in 1990

Social Media

Websitehttps://www.alanjackson.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He was a construction worker and mail room clerk before his music career.
2. He wrote 'Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)' following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
3. He was billed as 'country music's new heartthrob' in 1990.
4. He has three daughters: Mattie, Ali, and Dani.
5. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
6. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2010.
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