Alan Jackson just announced he is returning to the road one last time, for his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour. The 65-year-old started the tour in 2022, but was forced off the road due to health issues. Keep reading to find out everything we know about Jackson’s last tour.
When the Tour Started:
Jackson began his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour on June 24, 2022 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
“I’ve always admired my heroes like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn and Charley Pride who just played as much as they wanted to, as long as they could,” Jackson said when announcing the original tour. “I’ve always thought I’d like to do that, and I’d like to as long as my health will allow. I’ll try to do as much as I can, but if I’m comin’ your way, come see me….”
When the Tour Ended:
Jackson only had a couple of shows left when he canceled his remaining tour dates, due to his health condition.
““I hoped I’d be able to be there; I hate to disappoint my fans. I tried as much as I could to play [these shows] at this time,” the singer said, announcing he was not able to perform the last two shows on the originally scheduled dates.
Jackson’s Health Condition:
In 2021, Jackson revealed he had been quietly battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare degenerative nerve condition that affected Jackson’s mobility. For ten years he kept the news to himself, before deciding to share it with his fans.
“I have this neuropathy and neurological disease,” Jackson said on the Today Show. “It’s genetic that I inherited from my daddy … There’s no cure for it, but it’s been affecting me for years. And it’s getting more and more obvious. And I know I’m stumbling around on stage. And now I’m having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel very uncomfortable.
“It’s not going to kill me. It’s not deadly,” he added “But it’s related (to) muscular dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease.”
Why Jackson Is Touring Now:
According to Jackson, he wanted to perform one last time, before he settles into life at home, likely for good.
“I’ve been touring for over 30 years – my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way…and I’m enjoying spending more time at home,” Jackson says. “But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call.”
When Will Tickets Be Available:
Tickets for Jackson’s Last Call: One More For The Road Tour are available beginning on June 7 at AlanJackson.com. Different VIP options are also available. One dollar from every ticket sold will go to the CMT Research Foundation, which works to find a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and support those battling the illness.
Will Alan Jackson Perform Again:
Jackson hasn’t outright stated that he will never perform again, but per a press release, this will be the final chance for fans to see him on the road.
“The Last Call: One More for the Road Tour serves as just that – one final chance for people to see and hear the iconic singer-songwriter perform his best-loved songs – music that’s been the soundtrack of their lives – in concert,” the press release states.
Tour Dates:
The opening night for the Last Call: One More For The Road Tour will be on Friday, August 2 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. As of now, Jackson only has ten dates on his tour, with only one each month through May. His final tour date is on May 17 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jackson has not said if he will add any more dates to the tour.
See a list of tour dates below.
Last Call: One More For The Road Tour Dates:
Friday, August 2 Boston, MA (TD Garden)
Saturday, August 24 Grand Rapids, MI (Van Andel Arena)
Saturday, September 28 Fayetteville, AR (Bud Walton Arena)
Saturday, October 26 Kansas City, MO (T-Mobile Center)
Saturday, November 16 Salt Lake City, UT (Delta Center)
Saturday, January 18 Oklahoma City, OK (Paycom Center)
Saturday, February 15 Fort Worth, TX (Dickies Arena)
Friday, March 7 Orlando, FL (Kia Center)
Saturday, April 26 Tampa, FL (Amalie Arena)
Saturday, May 17 Milwaukee, WI (Fiserv Forum)