Alan Eugene Jackson, born October 17, 1958, better known as Alan Jackson, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. He is renowned for writing many of his own songs and singing in a genre sometimes referred to as “neo-traditional country.” In addition to his 16 studio albums, Jackson has also released three greatest hits collections, two holiday albums, and two gospel albums.
Wiki Profile
| Full Name: | Alan Eugene Jackson |
| Date of Birth: | October 17, 1958 |
| Place of Birth: | Newnan, Georgia |
| State of Origin: | Georgia |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Singer & Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $150 million |
| Wife/Spouse: | Denise Jackson |
Early Life and Education
Jackson, who had four older sisters, was born in Newnan, Georgia, to parents Joseph Eugene “Daddy Gene” Jackson (1927-2000) and Ruth Musick “Mama Ruth” Jackson (1930-2017).
He shared a small house with his immediate family, which had been constructed around his grandfather’s old toolshed. The family has a predominance of English ancestry.
Prior to her passing on January 7, 2017, his mother resided in the house. In 1983, he started writing music.
Up until a buddy introduced him to Gene Watson, John Anderson, and Hank Williams Jr., Jackson listened to mostly church music.
After graduating from the neighborhood Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School, Jackson joined the band Dixie Steel.
At the age of 27, Jackson and Denise, his wife of six years, relocated from Newnan to Nashville, Tennessee, with the intention of pursuing music professionally.
At Doc’s Place in Hendersonville, Tennessee, Jackson recorded a pre-debut demo album named New Traditional in 1987, but it is incredibly uncommon and was only made available in Japan.
Career
One of the most successful musicians of all time, Michael Jackson has sold over 75 million records worldwide, including 44 million in the US alone.
In total, 66 of his songs—including six featured singles—have appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Of those 66 songs, 38 have reached the top five, and 35 have debuted at number one. Nine albums out of the 15 that made it onto the Billboard Top Country Albums chart had multi-platinum certification.
He has won two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards, and been nominated for numerous additional honors. He was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and is a Grand Ole Opry member.
In 2017 Loretta Lynn, presented him with the Country Music Hall of Fame induction, and in 2018 the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Alan Jackson Net Worth
Alan Jackson is a popular American singer and songwriter who has a net worth of around $150 Million.
Personal Life
On December 15, 1979, Jackson married Denise Jackson, his high school girlfriend. They have three daughters: Dani Grace, Mattie Denise Selecman, and Alexandra Jane “Ali,” who was born on August 23, 1993. (born August 28, 1997).
When their daughter Ali and her husband Sam Bradshaw welcomed their boy as their first child in December 2022, the couple became grandparents.
Due to Jackson’s demanding profession and his adultery, the pair temporarily split up in 1998, although they have since reconciled.
Jackson and George Jones, a fellow country musician, remained close friends. Jones was featured in the music videos for “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” and “Murder on Music Row,” which both contain references to him.
