Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson is an American country music singer-songwriter known for his neotraditional country sound and penning many of his own hits.

Country Singer

October 17, 1958

Libra

66

Newnan, Georgia, United States

Alan Jackson, an American country singer, songwriter, and musician, is renowned for his neotraditional country style. Having sold over 80 million records globally, he has reached the top of the Hot Country Songs chart 26 times with famous singles such as “Chattahoochee,” “Gone Country,” and “Remember When.” Jackson’s numerous accolades include two Grammy Awards, sixteen Country Music Association Awards, and seventeen Academy of Country Music Awards. He has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time. Besides his music career, Jackson has a keen interest in antique cars, which inspired him to write “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” a song about his memories of driving with his father. He has also auctioned off some of his cars for charitable causes. Notably, Jackson is recognized for his unique sound and writing many of his own hit songs.