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NBC is celebrating country music legend Alan Jackson with farewell concert special

The country music world is coming together to pay tribute to one of the all-time greats.
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Alan Jackson Paid Tribute to a Country Icon With This Early Hit in 1992

In 1992, Alan Jackson had a Top 5 hit with “Midnight In Montgomery“. Written by Jackson and Don Sampson, “Midnight In Montgomery” is the fourth single from Jackson’s sophomore Don’t Rock The Jukebox ...

Alan Jackson's 'Last Call' concert will become an NBC special

The show, helmed by Raj Kapoor, includes Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood & more country stars on the lineup.
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On This Day in 2002, Alan Jackson Released a Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Father That Became a Multi-Week No. 1

On this day (January 28) in 2002, Alan Jackson released “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” as the second single from his album Drive. Late in the year, it reached the top of the Hot Country Songs chart, where ...
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Jim McBride, Writer of Alan Jackson's 'Chattahoochee,' Dead at 78 as Country Star Pays Tribute

Jim McBride, a Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter who's widely known for penning Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee," has died. McBride died on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at age 78, local Alabama news station WAFF ...