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Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Country star Alan Jackson retires from touring
Country star Alan Jackson has retired from touring after more than three decades on the road. Jackson, 66, had previously announced that he would end his touring career after battling health issues. His current live run, Last Call: One More for the Road Tour, ended in Milwaukee on Saturday. 'Y'all may have heard that I'm kinda winding down,' Jackson told the crowd onstage. 'In fact, this is my last road show of my career. Y'all gonna make me tear up out here.' That show is likely not the final performance of Jackson's career, though. 'We're planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime,' he told the crowd. 'I just felt like I had to end it all where it all started, and that's in Nashville, Tenn. But this is the last one out on the road for me.' Jackson began this tour a year after revealing his struggles with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a nerve condition related to muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease that impacts his motor skills. While not fatal, the disease does not yet have a cure and, Jackson has said, it affects his ability to perform live. The 'Chattahoochee' singer and two-time Grammy winner has said he hopes to continue writing and record, however. 'I feel like there'll be some more music to come, yes,' he said on his daughter Mattie Jackson's podcast in 2023. 'The creative part jumps out every now and then.' Jackson is one of the bestselling and most-decorated acts in modern country music. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
New York Post
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Alan Jackson retires from touring after 30 years on the road
Alan Jackson had a 'Good Time' on the road for more than three decades of his life. The country music legend is hanging up his cowboy hat for good, and performed his final tour show in Milwaukee, on Saturday. Jackson, 66, announced last year that he would be retiring from the stage as he battled major health issues, and embarked on his 'Last Call: One More for the Road Tour.' 'Y'all may have heard that I'm kinda winding down. In fact, this is my last roadshow of my career,' Jackson told the crowd in a video shared online. 'Y'all gonna make me tear up out here. 'I will say that this is my last road show out here, but we're planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime. I just felt like I had to end it all where it all started, and that's in Nashville, Tennessee. But this is the last one out on the road for me.' The 'Chattahoochee' singer added, 'It's been a long, sweet ride. It started 40 years ago this September. My wife and I drove to Nashville with an ol' UHaul trailer, and chased this dream. It's been a crazy ride. I lived the American dream for sure. So blessed.' Jackson's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 5 Alan Jackson performs at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, on May 8, 2025. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP 5 Alan Jackson sings during his 1994 music video 'I Don't Even Know Your Name.' Getty Images Jackson kicked off the tour just one year after revealing his battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition that affects his motor skills. He was diagnosed in 2011. 'I have this neuropathy and neurological disease,' Jackson said during a 'Today' show interview at the time. 'It's genetic that I inherited from my daddy. There's no cure for it, but it's been affecting me for years. And it's getting more and more obvious.' The 'Livin' on Love' musician said he's been 'self-conscious' on stage because it's affected his ability to balance, especially in front of a crowd and in front of the microphone. 'I know I'm stumbling around stage now,' he said. 'I'm having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone. I just feel very uncomfortable. 5 Alan Jackson accepts the lifetime achievement award at the 2025 ACM Awards. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP 5 Alan Jackson and his family attend the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Medallion Ceremony on Oct. 22, 2017. Terry Wyatt 'In some ways it's a relief [to talk about it] because I was starting to get so self-conscious up there about stumbling around. I think it'll be good for me now to get it out in the open. If anybody's curious at why I don't walk right, that's why.' In 2023, the two-time Grammy Award winner opened up about his plans to release new music despite his personal setback. 'I'm always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies… I feel like there'll be some more music to come, yes,' Jackson said during an appearance on his daughter Mattie Jackson's 'In Joy Life' podcast. 'I may not have toured much, but again… like I said, the creative part jumps out every now and then,' Jackson said. 5 Alan Jackson performs 'Where Were You When the World Stoped Turning' at the 35th annual Country Music Association Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 7, 2001. REUTERS '[Writing songs] is more fulfilling than anything. It's like, you can be a singer and go out and tour … but it's kind of like you're just doing the same thing over and over.' Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.
Fox News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Alan Jackson retires from touring after 30 years on the road
Alan Jackson had a "Good Time" on the road for more than three decades of his life. The country music legend is hanging up his cowboy hat for good, and performed his final tour show in Milwaukee, on Saturday. Jackson, 66, announced last year that he would be retiring from the stage as he battled major health issues, and embarked on his "Last Call: One More for the Road Tour." "Y'all may have heard that I'm kinda winding down. In fact, this is my last roadshow of my career," Jackson told the crowd in a video shared online. "Y'all gonna make me tear up out here. "I will say that this is my last road show out here, but we're planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime. I just felt like I had to end it all where it all started, and that's in Nashville, Tennessee. But this is the last one out on the road for me." ALAN JACKSON HOPES TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC DESPITE SUFFERING MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEMSThe "Chattahoochee" singer added, "It's been a long, sweet ride. It started 40 years ago this September. My wife and I drove to Nashville with an ol' UHaul trailer, and chased this dream. It's been a crazy ride. I lived the American dream for sure. So blessed." "Y'all may have heard that I'm kinda winding down. In fact, this is my last roadshow of my career. Y'all gonna make me tear up out here." Jackson's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Jackson kicked off the tour just one year after revealing his battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition that affects his motor skills. He was diagnosed in 2011. "I have this neuropathy and neurological disease," Jackson said during a "Today" show interview at the time. "It's genetic that I inherited from my daddy. There's no cure for it, but it's been affecting me for years. And it's getting more and more obvious." The "Livin' on Love" musician said he's been "self-conscious" on stage because it's affected his ability to balance, especially in front of a crowd and in front of the microphone. "It's been a crazy ride. I lived the American dream for sure. So blessed." "I know I'm stumbling around stage now," he said. "I'm having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone. I just feel very uncomfortable. "In some ways it's a relief [to talk about it] because I was starting to get so self-conscious up there about stumbling around. I think it'll be good for me now to get it out in the open. If anybody's curious at why I don't walk right, that's why." In 2023, the two-time Grammy Award winner opened up about his plans to release new music despite his personal setback. "I'm always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies… I feel like there'll be some more music to come, yes," Jackson said during an appearance on his daughter Mattie Jackson's "In Joy Life" podcast. "I may not have toured much, but again… like I said, the creative part jumps out every now and then," Jackson said. "[Writing songs] is more fulfilling than anything. It's like, you can be a singer and go out and tour … but it's kind of like you're just doing the same thing over and over."
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is Alan Jackson's health condition? What to know about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
The Grand Ole Opry's centennial celebration proved to be a night of emotional performances. The live-concert took place at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House and Ryman Auditorium Wednesday night, featuring stirring performances from some of country music's most renowned hitmakers, including Opry member and Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, Alan Jackson. Jackson returned to the iconic country stage to perform his 1993 hit "Chattahoochee." The prolific country superstar is currently touring as part of his "Last Call: One More for the Road Tour" which he has described as the final opportunity for fans to see him perform. The tour began in 2022 and is set to continue through 2025. Jackson's final tour continues amid his battle with a chronic neuropathy condition, which he first revealed in 2021. Here's what to know about Jackson's health condition. More: The Grand Ole Opry is 100 years old. Here's everything you may, or may not, know about it For over a decade, Jackson has battled Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease — a group of genetic conditions that affect the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. The disease has affected his ability to move and stay balanced on stage. In a 2021 interview with the "TODAY" show's Jenna Bush Hager, Jackson said he inherited the disease from his father, and it has affected several members of his family. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2011. "It's been affecting me for years, and it's getting more and more obvious," Jackson said. "And I know I'm stumbling around on stage and now I'm having a little trouble balancing even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel very uncomfortable, and I just want people to know that's why I look like I do." According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease causes a range of sensory and motor symptoms, including numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness and atrophy — deterioration in cells, tissues, and organs. The disease can also cause foot deformities that worsen over time. In some cases, the disease can affect the nerves that control automatic body functions, leading to problems with sweating and dizziness. Muscle weakness from the disease typically begins in the feet and lower legs during the teen years or early adulthood, though symptoms can appear at any age reported the institute. Over time, the weakness may spread to the fingers, hands, and arms. Some individuals with CMT might be unaware they have the condition, while others may experience physical disabilities. Symptoms may include: Weakness or paralysis in the foot and lower leg muscles A high-stepping walking pattern with frequent tripping or falling Balance problems Foot deformities, like high arches and curled toes Lower legs with an "inverted champagne bottle" shape due to the loss of muscle bulk Trouble feeling heat, cold and touch Possible hand weakness and atrophy Decreased ability to sense vibrations or know body position Scoliosis Hip displacement A chronic shortening of muscles or tendons around joints Muscle cramps Nerve pain Charcot-Marie-Tooth is mostly an inherited disorder, meaning people with a family history of the disease are more likely to develop it. If a person has the disease, that doesn't mean their children will have it, but it does increase the risk, said the institute. There is no cure for the disease, however treatment programs like physical and occupational therapy can help manage symptoms and help people maintain quality of life, said the institute. Orthopedic devices and surgery may help with symptoms, and doctors may prescribe medication for severe nerve pain. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Alan Jackson's health: What to know about Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chappell Roan confirms next album will be pop record: 'I'm not switching genres'
Chappell Roan has promised fans her next album will be a pop record. The Pink Pony Club hitmaker is currently promoting her new song, titled The Giver, which is due to drop on Thursday. Reflecting on the country track in an interview for Apple Music's Today's Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen, Chappell emphasised that she isn't planning to permanently pivot from pop. "I really just did it for fun. I'm not switching genres or anything," she declared, according to a preview obtained by E! News. In addition, Chappell - real name Kayleigh Amstutz - explained that she wanted to write and record a country song because she thought it would be "campy and fun". "I'm from southwest Missouri," the 27-year-old continued. "(I) grew up on Christian and country, and then found Alejandro by Lady Gaga and I was like, 'I think I like this, too.' So, I have kept country in my heart. And it's so incredibly nostalgic to drive in West Hollywood and have Jason Aldean (playing) or Alan Jackson's Chattahoochee." Elsewhere in the conversation, Chappell cited duo Big & Rich's 2004 single Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) as a big inspiration. "I was like, 'I want to feel that way on stage. I want to feel that,'" she said. "Because that's how I write. I'm like, 'How do I want to walk around on stage and sing?' And I was like, 'I want to write that song, but Chappell's version.'" The full interview is set to drop via Apple Music on Friday.
