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Alan Jackson Announces Final Nashville Concert, Closing 35-Year Career
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Nashville’s Nissan Stadium will witness the last curtain call of a country icon. The event, billed as “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale,” caps the “One Last Ride” tour that Alan Jackson co‑headlines with fellow legend George Strait.
Jackson’s decision to retire from touring came after a diagnosis of Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve disorder that has increasingly limited his performance ability. The announcement—made early in 2026—confirmed that the Nashville show would be his final public appearance.
The “One Last Ride” tour launched in 2025, taking the duo to arenas across the United States. The name reflects their shared commitment to a neotraditional country sound that has defined both careers. Jackson’s catalog now boasts 21 studio albums, two Christmas releases, two gospel albums, and three greatest‑hits compilations. He has issued 68 singles, 10 compilations, and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 44 million in the United States.
On the charts, Jackson has earned 66 entries on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list. Of those, 38 reached the top five and 35 peaked at number one. In the Top Country Albums category, 15 of his releases charted, and nine achieved multi‑platinum certification.
Awards and honors punctuate his career. He has received two Grammy Awards, 16 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and 17 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. In 2025 he was the inaugural recipient of the ACM’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to artists who have had a lasting impact on the genre. Jackson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jackson has been a fixture of Nashville’s music scene for more than three decades. His songwriting credits include hits such as “Chattahoochee,” “Livin’ On Love,” “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning),” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” and “Remember When.” Critics and industry peers have noted that Jackson has consistently avoided chasing trends, instead focusing on songs that reflect his own voice and experiences.
The final concert will feature a setlist that spans his career, from early singles to recent releases. The event is expected to draw fans from across the country, many of whom have followed Jackson since the late 1980s. The show will also serve as a tribute to the traditional country style that Jackson helped popularize.
Jackson’s farewell is part of a broader pattern of veteran country artists concluding touring careers while maintaining a legacy of high‑quality recordings and live performances. The final Nashville show will be the last public performance by Jackson, marking the end of an era for a singer who has shaped the sound of modern country music.
The concert is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time and will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster and the official Alan Jackson website. The event is billed as a one‑night‑only performance, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
As Jackson prepares to close his touring chapter, the industry and fans alike will reflect on a career that has combined commercial success, critical acclaim, and a steadfast commitment to traditional country values.
Jackson’s decision to retire from touring came after a diagnosis of Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve disorder that has increasingly limited his performance ability. The announcement—made early in 2026—confirmed that the Nashville show would be his final public appearance.
The “One Last Ride” tour launched in 2025, taking the duo to arenas across the United States. The name reflects their shared commitment to a neotraditional country sound that has defined both careers. Jackson’s catalog now boasts 21 studio albums, two Christmas releases, two gospel albums, and three greatest‑hits compilations. He has issued 68 singles, 10 compilations, and has sold more than 75 million records worldwide, including 44 million in the United States.
On the charts, Jackson has earned 66 entries on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs list. Of those, 38 reached the top five and 35 peaked at number one. In the Top Country Albums category, 15 of his releases charted, and nine achieved multi‑platinum certification.
Awards and honors punctuate his career. He has received two Grammy Awards, 16 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, and 17 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. In 2025 he was the inaugural recipient of the ACM’s Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to artists who have had a lasting impact on the genre. Jackson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jackson has been a fixture of Nashville’s music scene for more than three decades. His songwriting credits include hits such as “Chattahoochee,” “Livin’ On Love,” “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning),” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” and “Remember When.” Critics and industry peers have noted that Jackson has consistently avoided chasing trends, instead focusing on songs that reflect his own voice and experiences.
The final concert will feature a setlist that spans his career, from early singles to recent releases. The event is expected to draw fans from across the country, many of whom have followed Jackson since the late 1980s. The show will also serve as a tribute to the traditional country style that Jackson helped popularize.
Jackson’s farewell is part of a broader pattern of veteran country artists concluding touring careers while maintaining a legacy of high‑quality recordings and live performances. The final Nashville show will be the last public performance by Jackson, marking the end of an era for a singer who has shaped the sound of modern country music.
The concert is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. local time and will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster and the official Alan Jackson website. The event is billed as a one‑night‑only performance, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly.
As Jackson prepares to close his touring chapter, the industry and fans alike will reflect on a career that has combined commercial success, critical acclaim, and a steadfast commitment to traditional country values.