A reverse-chronology walk through the music, milestones, awards, and stories.

1999

Under The Influence issued as ninth album. Singles included: “Pop A Top” (video; writer: Nat Stuckey), “The Blues Man” (writer: Hank Williams, Jr.), “It Must Be Love” (writer: Bob McDill)

1999

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Pop A Top" was released.

1999

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Little Man" was released.

1999

Records “Murder On Music Row” with George Strait on Latest, Greatest, Straitest Hits

1999

Performs in Sao Paulo, Brazil at the world’s largest rodeo, “Fest a do Peao de Boiaderiro”, attracting over 40,000 fans from Brazil and around the world

1999

Celebrates 10 year anniversary with Arista Nashville

1998

High Mileage issued as eighth album. Singles included: “I’ll Go On Loving You” (video; writer: Kieran Kane), “Right On The Money” (writers: Charlie Black, Phil Vassar), “Gone Crazy” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Little Man” (video; writer: Alan Jackson)

1998

Featured on Ultimate Country Party with “Chattahoochee”

1998

ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year

1998

“Right On The Money” becomes twenty-fifth #1 single

1998

Announces High Mileage Road Show tour, modeled after the Grand Ole Opry road shows in the 1950s when a multi-artist bill would take to the road anchored by a big name; Artists featured on the tour included Sara Evans, Chad Brock, Clint Daniels and Andy Griggs

1997

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Who's Cheatin' Who" was released on 1997-April-07.

1997

TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year

1997

Logged on - the official Alan Jackson website is born - www.alanjackson.com

1997

Becomes national spokesman for Ford Trucks and proclaims he’s “Crazy ‘Bout Ford Trucks”, debuts new commercial during the Super Bowl

1996

Everything I Love issued as seventh album. Singles included: “Little Bitty” (video; writer: Tom T. Hall), “Everything I Love” (writers: Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain), “Who’s Cheatin’ Who” (video; writer: Jerry Hayes), “There Goes” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Between The Devil And Me” (writers: Harley Allen, Carson Chamberlain), “A House With No Curtains” (writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride)

1996

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Little Bitty" was released on 1996-September-30.

1996

TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year

1996

ACM Male Vocalist of the Year

1996

Headlines Fruit of the Loom Country Fest at Atlanta Motor Speedway attracting an estimated 275,000 concert goers, making it one of the largest one-day ticketed events ever.

1996

Back by popular demand, Alan throws second Center Hillbilly Lake Show with special guest Shania Twain; Accessible only by water, the show attracts an estimated 40,000 boaters

1996

Reaches major career milestone by selling over 20 million albums worldwide

1996

“Home” becomes twentieth #1 single, originally released on Here in Real World and written for Mama Ruth as a Mother’s Day present

1995

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Gone Country" was released.

1995

The Greatest Hits Collection issued as sixth album. Singles included: “Tall, Tall Trees” (video; writers: George Jones, Roger Miller), “I’ll Try” (writer: Alan Jackson), “Home” (writer: Alan Jackson)

1995

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "I Don't Even Know Your Name" was released.

1995

TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year – “Livin’ On Love,” Album of the Year – Who I Am and Vocal Event – “A Good Year For The Roses”

1995

ACM Male Vocalist of the Year

1995

CMA Entertainer of the Year

1995

Visits Hank Williams’ grave at midnight, joining several fans to sing “I Saw The Light” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart”

1995

Teams up with Fruit of the Loom for The Country Comfort Tour, traveling to over 100 cities in the U.S. and Canada

1995

Receives first CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

1994

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Livin' On Love" was released.

1994

Who I Am issued as fifth album. Singles included: “Summertime Blue” (video; writers: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart), “Livin’ On Love” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Gone Country” (video; writer: Bob McDill), “Song For The Life” (video; writer: Rodney Crowell), “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Ron Jackson, Andy Loftin)

1994

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Summertime Blues" was released.

1994

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Who Says You Can't Have It All" was released.

1994

TNN/Music City News Entertainer & Male Artist of the Year. Single & Video of the Year – “Chattahoochee” and Album of the Year – Alot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)

1994

NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Livin’ On Love”

1994

ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year & Country Song of the Year – “Chattahoochee”

1994

CMA Song of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Album of the Year – Common Thread: Songs Of The Eagles

1994

ACM Single of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Album of the Year – A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)

1994

AMA Favorite Country Single - “Chattahoochee” & Favorite Country Album – A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love)

1994

Releases Who Says You Can’t Cook It All, a collection of family favorite recipes

1994

Celebrates with Arista Nashville with “Ten Million and Counting” Party for sales of 10 million records sold in only five years

1994

Co-hosts the 29th annual Academy of Country Music Awards with Reba McEntire

1994

“Livin’ On Love” becomes fifteenth #1 single

1993

Honky Tonk Christmas issued as first holiday album. Singles included: “Honky Tonk Christmas” (writers: Kim Williams, Zack Turner, Buddy Brooks), “I Only Want You For Christmas” (video; writers: Zack Turner, Tim Nichols), “The Angels Cried” (with Alison Krauss – video; writers: Harley Allen, Deborah Nims)

1993

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Chattahoochee" was released.

1993

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Mercury Blues" was released on 1993-January-01.

1993

NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Chattahoochee”

1993

ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year

1993

CMA Single & Video of the Year – “Chattahoochee” & Vocal Event of the Year – “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”

1993

TNN/Music City News Entertainer, Male Artist & Video of the Year – “Midnight In Montgomery”

1993

Denise surprises Alan with one of the best Christmas presents ever – the original 1955 Thunderbird Convertible he sold in 1979 to get a down payment for their first home

1993

Embarks on his first headlining tour sponsored by Miller Lite.

1993

Presented with a multi-platinum awards plaque by record label to commemorate the total combined sales of 5 million units on his first three releases.

1993

“Chattahoochee” tops the singles charts for 4 consecutive weeks.

1993

Records “Tequila Sunrise” on Common Thread: Songs Of The Eagles

1993

The official music video for Alan Jackson's holiday single "I Only Want You For Christmas" was released.

1992

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "She's Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)" was released.

1992

A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love) issued as third album. Singles included: “She’s Got The Rhythm (And I Got The Blues)” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Randy Travis), “Tonight I Climbed The Wall” (video; writer: Alan Jackson), “Chattahoochee” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “Mercury Blues” (video; writers: Robert L. Geddins, K.C. Douglas), “Who Says You Can’t Have It All” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride)

1992

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Midnight in Montgomery" was released.

1992

TNN/Music City News Male Artist, Album & Single of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”

1992

NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year & Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Midnight In Montgomery”

1992

ASCAP Country Song of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”

1992

CMA Video of the Year – “Midnight In Montgomery”

1992

ACM Single & Album of the Year – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” & Don’t Rock The Jukebox

1992

Named in People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”

1992

Guest stars on TV series Matlock, featuring Andy Griffith

1992

“She’s Got The Rhythm, (& I’ve Got The Blues)” becomes tenth #1 Single

1992

Featured on Home Alone 2 Soundtrack with “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

1992

Makes special vocal appearance on Chipmunks In Low Places, single “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” with Alvin and the Chipmunks

1992

Records “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” with George Jones on Walls Can Fall with George Jones and special guests

1991

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Someday" was released.

1991

Don’t Rock The Jukebox issued as second album. Singles included: “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Roger Murrah, Keith Stegall), “Someday” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “Dallas” (writers: Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall), “Midnight In Montgomery” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Don Sampson), “Love’s Got A Hold On You” (writers: Keith Stegall, Carson Chamberlain)

1991

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Don't Rock The Jukebox" was released.

1991

Alan receives TNN/Music City News Star of Tomorrow & Album of the Year – Here In The Real World

1991

Alan receives NSAI Songwriter/Artist of the Year & Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Don’t Rock The Jukebox”

1991

Alan receives ACM Top New Male Vocalist

1991

Gives Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum the first radio he ever listened to, won by Daddy Gene, inspiring “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”

1991

First concert TV special, Alan Jackson: One Night In Austin airs on TNN

1991

Receives first Gold and Platinum Records for Here In The Real World

1991

Performs “Don’t Rock The Jukebox” for President George H. W. Bush at A Celebration of Country at Ford’s Theater televised on ABC

1991

“Don’t Rock The Jukebox” tops singles chart for 3 consecutive weeks

1991

“I’d Love You All Over Again” becomed first Billboard Country Singles #1

1991

Becomes member of Grand Ole Opry (inducted by Roy Acuff and Randy Travis)

1990

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" was released on 1990-September-01.

1990

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Wanted" was released.

1990

The official music video for Alan Jackson's hit single "Here In The Real World" was released.

1990

Here In The Real World issued as debut album. Singles included: “Blue Blooded Woman” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Keith Stegall, Roger Murrah), “Here In The Real World” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Mark Irwin), “Wanted” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Charlie Craig), “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow” (video; writers: Alan Jackson, Jim McBride), “I’d Love You All Over Again” (writer: Alan Jackson)

1990

NSAI Songwriter’s Achievement Award – “Here In The Real World” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow”

1990

Makes first European appearances to over 40,000 fans in Germany and Great Britain

1990

Embarks on the first major concert tour of his career, opening for Clint Black in Belton, Texas

1990

Makes debut appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, singing “Here In The Real World”

1990

“Here In The Real World” becomes first #1 single