Jackson plays NYC
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 – Alan Jackson visit New York for the release "Thirty Miles West" on June 5, his debut album on ACR (Alan's Country Records)/EMI Records Nashville. Jackson will perform on NBC's The Today Show and CBS's Late Show With David Letterman.
Jackson will also be featured on GAC's Noteworthy at the Opry on June 2 at 9 p.m. eastern. The show will be centered around performances by Jackson from his new CD and past hits. The show will also include Carrie Underwood.
The CD was produced by long-time producer Keith Stegall.
More news for Alan Jackson
- 05/30/24: Jackson answers the Last Call again
- 03/14/22: Jackson puts out Last Call
- 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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