Country music icon Alan Jackson will conclude his live performing career with a farewell concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on June 27, 2024. This event marks the end of more than three decades during which Jackson established himself as one of the most successful artists in the genre. The concert, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale,” is expected to draw a sold-out audience.
A lineup of prominent country stars will join Jackson for this momentous occasion. Artists such as Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Lee Ann Womack are set to perform alongside him, making this farewell concert a celebration of his illustrious career.
At 67 years old, Jackson has cited both personal and health-related reasons for stepping away from the stage. He expressed a desire to spend more time with his family and acknowledged the increasing difficulties of touring due to a degenerative condition. “I’ve been touring for over 30 years, you know, played everywhere in the country and parts of the world,” Jackson shared when announcing his final tour. “I’ve had a wonderful career, and getting into my twilight years — all my daughters are grown, and I’ve got one grandchild and one on the way — I enjoy spending more time at home and don’t want to be away like I had to be in my younger days.”
Jackson has been managing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare inherited neurological disorder that affects balance and mobility. The condition, which he inherited from his father, has progressively worsened over time. “Most of my fans know I have a degenerative health condition that affects my legs and arms and my mobility,” he explained. “It’s getting worse, so it makes me more uncomfortable on stage. I just have a hard time, and I want to think about calling it quits before I’m unable to do the job like I want to.”
Jackson’s recording career began in 1987, and he has since become one of country music’s best-selling artists. His impressive body of work has contributed to an estimated net worth of $150 million, ranking him ninth among the richest active country music stars in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
The upcoming concert not only signifies the end of an era for Jackson but also serves as a testament to his lasting impact on the music industry. Fans will have the opportunity to celebrate his remarkable journey and the legacy he leaves behind as he steps away from performing.
