Alan Eugene Jackson, born on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia, is a renowned American country music singer-songwriter. Raised in a small home built around his grandfather's old toolshed, Jackson grew up listening to gospel music before being introduced to country legends like Gene Watson and Hank Williams Jr. He attended Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School, later joining the band Dixie Steel. Initially working as a construction worker and forklift operator, Jackson pursued music by playing in small clubs across Georgia.

In 1985, a chance encounter with Glen Campbell led to a songwriting contract, prompting Jackson and his wife, Denise, to move to Nashville. By 1989, he became the first artist signed to Arista Records' country division, releasing his debut album "Here in the Real World." His music, characterized by its neotraditional country style, includes hits like "Chattahoochee," "Livin’ On Love," and "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)."

Jackson has sold over 75 million records worldwide, with 44 million in the United States. He has achieved 35 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and has released 21 studio albums. His accolades include two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, and 17 ACM Awards. Jackson was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001, the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018. Known for his traditionalist approach, Jackson continues to influence the country music genre with his heartfelt songwriting and dedication to the roots of country music.