Alan Jackson will be going out with a bang this weekend, but he’s ensuring his fans won’t miss out on the experience.
Having launched his storied career in the late '80s, Jackson has curated a reputation as one of the most popular country artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide, taking out numerous Grammy, CMA, and ACM Awards, and also being inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
However, after almost 40 years in the game, Jackson last year confirmed his Last Call: One More For The Road tour would be his last, with one final show to take place in Nashville on June 27th.
“We just felt like we had to end it all where it all started, and that’s in Nashville, Tennessee – Music City – where country music lives,” Jackson explained. “I gotta do the last one there.”
Indeed, that last show will be taking place this weekend at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, with Jackson set to be joined by a number of famous friends, including Lee Ann Womack, George Strait, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, and much more.
With such a big event on the way, tickets sold out almost immediately, leaving many fans missing out on the historical event in country music. However, those nearby will be able to gather on Broadway in Downtown Nashville to share in the experience of watching a free livestream of the final show.
For those further afield, the final gig will also be filmed, with NBC set to air special television event titled Alan Jackson: The Last Show. According to a press release, it will honour Jackson's "enduring legacy and profound impact on generations of fans and musicians alike", while also spotlighting his remarkable catalogue of hits.
There is currently no air date for the special announced, nor is there any news of international broadcasts, though further details expected to be revealed soon.
Jackson’s retirement from the live stage was announced just a few years after he went public in 2019 with his diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare neurological condition that has affected his mobility and balance in recent years.
“I just have to thank y’all for supporting my music all these years, coming to the shows, buying the records and having a good time with us,” Jackson told fans. “I’m so fortunate, so lucky.”
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