Alan Jackson reaches 50 million mark
Jackson was the first artist signed to the fledgling Arista Nashville record label in 1989, and with the release the following year of his debut album, "Here in the Real World," his songs immediately connected with fans - leading to 4 number 1 singles from that record alone.
Jackson has enjoyed 16 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums leading up to the release this past March of "Good Time."
Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante said, "It's a short drive from Georgia to Tennessee, but it's a long way to 50 million albums sold. Alan's songs and shows have propelled him to this incredible level of success. He has never lost touch with the fans, and they've shown their appreciation year after year with number one singles and platinum sales."
Jackson has enjoyed three albums that sold 6 million copies - two greatest hits collections and his third album, "A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love)."
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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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