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18-05-2025
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Alan Jackson, 66, Makes Heartbreaking Announcement Amid Health Battle
Nine days after Alan Jackson performed at the 2025 ACMs — a set that garnered the country legend a standing ovation — the singer announced at his Friday, May 17 Milwaukee tour stop that the concert was "last road show of my career." The 66-year-old country mainstay, who has been battling health issues for years, made it clear he will no longer tour again — but he will perform one final show in Nashville. Jackson, 66, has been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease for years, an inheritable disease that causes "lifelong progressive muscle weakness and atrophy of the arms and legs," per the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association website. So while his announcement may not have left fans surprised, it doesn't make the heartbreak any less severe — for both his fan base and himself. Addressing the crowd in Milwaukee on Friday night, the "Livin' on Love" artist said: "Y'all may have heard that I'm kinda winding down, and in fact this is my last road show of my career," referring to the last show of his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour. After extended applause from the audience, Jackson became emotional. "Y'all gonna make me tear up out here," he said, before announcing a welcome bright spot: "But I will say, this is my last road show out here, but we're planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime," he shared. "It just felt like I had to end it all where it all started. And that's in Nashville, Tennessee. Music City." He also expressed his deep gratitude for his extensive career and all of the love his fans have showed him over the past several decades. Jackson's announcement comes on the heels of his tear-jerker performance of "Remember When" at the 2025 ACMs on May 8. In 2021, the country icon opened up about his battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he revealed he inherited from his father, per Today. "It's been affecting me for years, and it's getting more and more obvious," Jackson told the outlet at the time. "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."
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09-05-2025
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The ACMs and country music are turning back the clock, on music and race
The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held on Thursday, May 8, was a celebration—of country artists and country music but also, and perhaps more importantly, country tradition. It was there in Alan Jackson's emotional performance of 'Remember When,' delivered before his acceptance of the ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, now named in his honor. 'Play that steel guitar boy,' he said to one of his musicians. 'That's real country music right there y'all.' It was there in the frequent feting of Ella Langley and her duet with Riley Green, 'you look like you love me.' Langley, an industry newcomer, was the most nominated act of the night, eventually taking home the New Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year, and Visual Media of the Year honors. During her acceptance speech for Single of the Year, Langley noted that she 'grew up on classic country with a lot of talking in it,' which served as the inspiration for the spoken verses of 'you look like you love me,' and that writing the song gave her the freedom to 'not care so much and write what you love and write what feels good.' Fans feel good about the track, too. Below the song's YouTube video (which has 37 million views since its release eight months ago), commenters gush about Langley's country bonafides and a return to a more traditional sound: 'my favorite country song, its [sic] been decades since they made good country songs like this!' wrote @hlgrmdr9556. 'This is the style of country music that I missed' wrote @kimmiek6295. And from @tosca-g8t: 'This takes me back to the good old days of country music—a sound we desperately need more of!' Lainey Wilson was the night's other big winner, collecting trophies for Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, and the highly coveted Entertainer of the Year. And with her thick country drawl and Louisiana roots—that 'sure don't grow out'— she, too, is emblematic of the industry's lean toward nostalgia. 'Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler/Blue collar must've caught a new wind,' she sings on a track from the Album of the Year-winning 'Whirlwind.' 'Doggone, dadgum it, didn't see that coming/Country's cool again.' The music industry, like fashion, is notoriously cyclical. Indeed, there are few new things under the sun, so this return to bygone stylings isn't completely surprising. But while there is nothing inherently wrong with a throwback, it's hard to miss country music's current MAGA vibes. This old-school era that everybody's hankering for? When Alan Jackson's idea of real country music dominated the charts? That period was, well.. white. Which is not to say that the modern industry is some bastion of diversity. There were only two Black artists nominated for ACM Awards—Shaboozey, for Male New Artist and Single of the Year, and War and Treaty for Duo of the Year. Both went home empty handed, despite the former's record-setting, 27-week stint atop the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart with 'A Bar Song (Tipsy).' Moreover, even Shaboozey's presence—he and Jelly Roll performed their duet 'Amen' during the show—felt like a last hurrah. Shaboozey's follow-ups have yet to achieve the virality of last year's song of the summer. At the same time, the industry appears to have hit the reverse button on recent racial gains. Opinion: Jelly Roll's success shows country music should embrace more unconventional artists Mickey Guyton, War and Treaty, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, Dalton Dover, and Willie Jones have all been dropped from their respective labels. Charlene Bryant lost her position as UMG's Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategy. And that's to say nothing of the areas which never saw much improvement. You can count the Black, non-artist songwriters signed to Nashville publishing deals on a single hand, and Black guitarists and producers are about as rare as a Black Opry members and Country Music Hall of Fame inductees. Which is to say: Very It's been five years since the reckoning of 2020 that brought a flurry of panels and signings and promises of progress. Those five years sped by for the Black artists who now feel the last seconds of their 15 minutes ticking away. But I can imagine that it's gone so very slowly for the genre's white participants, folks who have likely been waiting for the moment when they could safely reclaim what they've always believed was theirs alone. And what better time to do so than after the reelection of President Donald Trump, the subsequent rollback of still-necessary DEI efforts, and the ongoing whitewashing of our collective history. Country music fans will tell you that their purist inclinations have nothing to do with politics. In doing so, they will, of course, divorce the country music industry from its historic love affair with conservative, and overtly racist, politicians. They'll also conveniently skip past the cultural realities of country's golden era, ignoring the racial lines that divided society and, as a result, music. Meanwhile, country music execs will say that their only concern is the bottom line—one that is no doubt boosted by America's hard right turn. Maybe all that's true. Maybe fans are just legitimately sick of trap beats in their country and label and publishing heads are simply following the crowd. But in cases like this, intentions matter far less than impact. And for the Black artists who will once again be relegated to the sidelines, despite their general love for country music in all its stylistic iterations, there's nothing great about this at all. Andrea Williams is an opinion columnist for The Tennessean and curator of the Black Tennessee Voices initiative. She has an extensive background covering country music, sports, race and society. Email her at adwilliams@ or follow her on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @AndreaWillWrite and BlueSky at @ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tradition is good for the ACMs, but not Black artists | Opinion
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09-05-2025
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What Happened to Alan Jackson? Health Update
Alan Jackson has been dealing with serious health issues for years. The country music star revealed he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a condition that affects his muscles and balance. Amid his appearance at the ACM Awards, fans are concerned about what happened to the musician. Country music legend Alan Jackson has been struggling with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic health condition that affects nerve function, for over a decade. The disease has gradually impacted his ability to perform, causing difficulties with balance and movement. Diagnosed in 2011, Jackson revealed the condition publicly during a 2021 interview with Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY show. He explained that he inherited the disease from his father and that it has impacted other family members as well. Jackson said, 'It's been affecting me for years, and it's getting more and more obvious.' Noting that symptoms had become more visible, he added, '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 mix of motor and sensory issues such as numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness, and the deterioration of tissue. The disease currently has no cure, but treatments like physical therapy can help manage symptoms. Despite these challenges, Jackson made a return to the spotlight on May 8 with a heartfelt performance of 'Remember When' at the ACM Awards. The country icon then took the stage to accept the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Reflecting on his long career, he said, 'I came to Nashville with a paper sack full of songs and a crazy dream, and all these years later, I'm standing here receiving such an honor like this. It's just mind-blowing' (via US Weekly). Currently on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour, Jackson continues to perform despite his ongoing health struggles. The tour began in 2022 and took a brief pause. It will conclude with a final performance on May 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. The post What Happened to Alan Jackson? Health Update appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
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09-05-2025
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Alan Jackson Health & Illness Update Explained
Alan Jackson has been dealing with serious health issues for years. The country music star revealed he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a condition that affects his muscles and balance. Amid his appearance at the ACM Awards, fans are concerned about what happened to the musician. Country music legend Alan Jackson has been struggling with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic health condition that affects nerve function, for over a decade. The disease has gradually impacted his ability to perform, causing difficulties with balance and movement. Diagnosed in 2011, Jackson revealed the condition publicly during a 2021 interview with Jenna Bush Hager on the TODAY show. He explained that he inherited the disease from his father and that it has impacted other family members as well. Jackson said, 'It's been affecting me for years, and it's getting more and more obvious.' Noting that symptoms had become more visible, he added, '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 mix of motor and sensory issues such as numbness, tingling, pain, muscle weakness, and the deterioration of tissue. The disease currently has no cure, but treatments like physical therapy can help manage symptoms. Despite these challenges, Jackson made a return to the spotlight on May 8 with a heartfelt performance of 'Remember When' at the ACM Awards. The country icon then took the stage to accept the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Reflecting on his long career, he said, 'I came to Nashville with a paper sack full of songs and a crazy dream, and all these years later, I'm standing here receiving such an honor like this. It's just mind-blowing' (via US Weekly). Currently on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour, Jackson continues to perform despite his ongoing health struggles. The tour began in 2022 and took a brief pause. It will conclude with a final performance on May 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon. The post Alan Jackson Health & Illness Update Explained appeared first on Mandatory.
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09-05-2025
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Alan Jackson Receives Eponymous ACM Lifetime Achievement Award & Performs ‘Remember When'
The first ever Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award was handed out at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday (May 8). The award was given to — 'You guessed it,' as host Reba McEntire quipped — country legend Alan Jackson, who also performed his 2003 Hot Country Songs-topping hit ballad 'Remember When.' The song's music video — a montage of nostalgic-looking photos and footage — played in the background as Jackson performed the sentimental ballad, with the singer shouting out his slide guitarist before the solo as playing 'some real country music.' More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 ACM Awards Winners: Full List (Updating) Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominees With 10 Nods Prince Royce to Sing at TelevisaUnivision's Upfront in New York 'Alan, you know we love you,' McEntire said after the performance, handing the award to the longtime country superstar. 'It's quite a honor,' Jackson raved about the award. 'A few years ago, one of my fans named a dog after me. I thought that was something… 'I came to Nashville with a paper sack full of a songs and a crazy dream,' he continued. 'All these years later, standing here receiving such an honor like this, it is mind blowing. I thank God all the time, for all the people that have been part of my life and career, that helped me get here and maintain this all this tim.' Jackson went on to specifically thank 'one person, who's been my best friend since I was 17 years old — That's my wife Denise out there. She's loved me through the good and the bad, the happy and the sad. Influenced me, gave me three beautiful daughters, and she's helped me keep my feet on the ground all these years. I would not be here without her.' The ACM Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
