Alan Jackson scores a chart double
This was the first time in four years that Jackson was number one on the song chart. "Remember When" was his last chart topper. Jackson now has 23 number 1 songs under his belt.
On the album chart, Taylor Swift's self-titled disc was second, Carrie Underwood was up one to third with "Carnival Ride," switching places with Garth Brooks' "The Ultimate Hits." The Eagles' "Long Road Out of Eden" was fifth, up two.
The biggest mover was "How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites From The Grand Ole Opry: Live," a disc by various artists who played the Opry, moving from 34th to 23rd.
Underwood topped the song chart last week with "All-American Girl," but fell to second. Trace Adkins was up two to third with "You're Gonna Miss This." Rodney Atkins remained fourth with "Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy)," while Kenny Chesney's duet with George Strait, "Shiftwork," was down two to fifth.
Rascal Flatts was up 3 to 16th with "Every Day." Brad Paisley climbed 3 to 19th with "I'm Still a Guy."
On the overall top 200, Jackson was 5th, Swift 12th, Underwood 33rd, Brooks 38th and Eagles 43rd.
The Punch Brothers topped the bluegrass chart with their debut. The group includes Chris Thile of Nickel Creek.
More news for Alan Jackson
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- 05/14/21: AJ returns; Tuttle surprises
- 04/02/21: Jackson announces first album in six years
- 06/03/20: Jackson postpones Alabama shows due to weather issues
- 05/26/20: Jackson announces drive-in shows
- 11/07/19: AJ announces '20 tour
- 09/13/18: Jackson son-in-law dies following boating accident
CD reviews for Alan Jackson
Tim O'Brien
"Pompadour"
Howdy Skies Records
Reviewed by Donald Teplyske
It is difficult to tally exactly how many albums of new material Tim O'Brien has released since first appearing as part of Hot Rize, the venerable bluegrass band experiencing a well-received resurgence. More than 20 by any count, 30-plus when one considers solo, duet and group offerings, including his most recent success as part of the Earls of Leicester.
Aside from a brief flirtation with the ...
Alan Jackson, circa 2015, now might be, unfortunately, considered a retro artist. Jackson, thankfully, does not veer from his traditional country beat on his first new studio disc in three years. It's the traditional sound that makes him a throwback today.
In an age of rock and rap meshing with country, Jackson will have none of that on this meat-and-potatoes rendering. Jackson's viewpoint has always been about the simple truths of life. He makes that clear in the leadoff track, ...
Alan Jackson makes his statement crystal clear with the title - "The Bluegrass Album." The traditional country singer has "gone bluegrass," although the idea of a bluegrass disc should not come off as all that far fetched. Yes, there's no pedal steel here, but the sounds, subject and voice are not very different from a typical AJ disc.
And this is not the first time that Jackson has veered off the straight and narrow path as his gospel albums indicated. ...
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