Part of the appeal of country music is its celebration of hard work during the week, with hopefully a little fun on the weekend. In honor of Labor Day, we counted down ten of the best songs in country music that celebrate the work we all do to survive. 10. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett…
Alan Jackson is celebrating the 20th anniversary of one of his most iconic songs. The 64-year-old posted a video, honoring the 2003 release of “Remember When,” a song he wrote, by himself, for his wife, Denise. “Remember When” was the second single from Jackson’s Greatest Hits Volume II album. Jackson shared a video with clips of him performing the song…
Alan Jackson is definitely a country boy, so it’s a bit surprising that his favorite July 4th memory of all time took place in New York City! The 64-year-old recalled one Independence Day in the Big Apple, where he had a front-row view of the city’s elaborate fireworks display. “A couple of years ago, maybe longer than that now,…
It’s officially summer! Whether it’s about a cool drink or a hot night, country music is the best soundtrack to the long, lazy days. Scroll through our list to find ten of our favorite songs about summer. 10. “Redneck Yacht Club,” Craig Morgan “Redneck Yacht Club” is from Craig Morgan‘s third My Kind of Livin’ album, released on Broken…
Father’s Day is on June 18 this year, celebrating all of the men who take on the role of a father in some capacity. We have ten songs to help honor all of the men who deserve to be celebrated on Father’s Day — and every day. 10. “Watching You,” Rodney Atkins “Watching You,” which Rodney Atkins wrote with…
Alan Jackson‘s daughter Mattie Selecman, now Mattie Smith, is married! The author tied the knot with Connor Smith over the weekend, sharing a few photos of the occasion on social media. Wooooo we did it!!” Mattie captured the photos. “Grateful is a gigantic understatement. More pretty pics to come later – off to the islands with my HUSBAND!” …
Alan Jackson announced in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve condition that affects his mobility. While the progressive illness makes touring a challenge, the 64-year-old isn’t done making music, which he says he will likely keep doing for years to come. “Well, yes. I would hope so,” Jackson said on his daughter’s In Joy…
Alan Jackson is a grandfather! The singer and his wife, Denise, shared a photo of their first grandchild, a boy, announcing the news while celebrating their wedding anniversary. “Denise and I are celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary with our new grandson Jackson Alvie Bradshaw,” he shared on social media. “Ali and Sam welcomed Jack into the world on Dec…
Alan Jackson is the latest recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was given the honor during the live broadcast of the CMA Awards., following an all-star tribute by Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson . “The very first concert I ever went to was an Alan Jackson concert,” Underwood said from stage….
Loretta Lynn‘s legendary career was celebrated with a star-studded tribute at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, October 30. The Country Music Hall of Fame member had more than a dozen artists honor her, as part of the Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration Of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn. Wynonna kicked off the celebration by performing “How…
