Alan Jackson

Country music singer-songwriter

Alan Jackson - Country music singer-songwriter
Born

October 17th, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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This American singer-songwriter began a career in music in the late 1980s. Influenced by traditional country music, the artist gained success with a blend of honky-tonk and mainstream country sounds. The debut album, 'Here in the Real World,' released in 1990, achieved significant commercial success. Followed by a series of chart-topping albums and singles throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the artist played a crucial role in the resurgence of traditional country music during that era. The artist has won numerous awards, including multiple Country Music Association (CMA) Awards and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards.

Released the album 'Here in the Real World'

Won the 1995 CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year

Received the ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Award multiple times

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