The Under Appreciated Genius of Alan Jackson

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I haven't had that many opportunities to talk about Alan Jackson on my channel, but I love his music, I think he's important, and I wanted to dive into his long and impressive career, plus get to talk about 90s country, neotraditionalism, grape snow cones and all that jazz... so I did! Hope y'all like it.
00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Humble Beginnings
04:18 - Becoming A Star (Early Hits & Songwriting Style)
06:31 - A Neotraditional Figurehead (Musical Style & Voice)
09:25 - Respectful Rebellion (Fashion & Protests)
13:09 - Achieving Legend Status (His Peak Era)
15:37 - Legacy (And A New Generation of Fans)
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  • @GradySmith
    @GradySmith3 жыл бұрын

    I just edited for 16 hours, so I'm gonna go grab a burger and a grape snow cone.

  • @MatthewDoesStuffs

    @MatthewDoesStuffs

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good one I think I will too

  • @oliverfleming3236

    @oliverfleming3236

    3 жыл бұрын

    You better drop her off early too

  • @ald668

    @ald668

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all you do! I like Alan's laid back style.

  • @lilijanamae1540

    @lilijanamae1540

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so well created, Grady! Anyone watching can truly tell just how much thought, time, and research goes into each one. Thank you and keep it up :)

  • @wpelfeta

    @wpelfeta

    3 жыл бұрын

    This was so good.

  • @Station7Jason
    @Station7Jason3 жыл бұрын

    Spent three years on the road as a load in / load out guy for Alan & his band and let me tell you, you couldn't meet a nicer person, no matter how small your role is he treats you like family. A man of honor & integrity, public or private.

  • @nicktrelow2338

    @nicktrelow2338

    3 жыл бұрын

    That had to be an awesome experience!

  • @shanefrederick7731

    @shanefrederick7731

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love to hear that

  • @staciehahn9175

    @staciehahn9175

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That sounds like a pretty awesome gig :)

  • @kimberlyaker4330

    @kimberlyaker4330

    3 жыл бұрын

    This makes my heart melt 😭😭😭🥰🥰

  • @La_Ru-yg8es

    @La_Ru-yg8es

    3 жыл бұрын

    This does not surprise me. 💓

  • @ericheaton642
    @ericheaton6423 жыл бұрын

    “WHERE I COME FROM, IT’S CORNBREAD AND CHICKEN!!!”

  • @nedyarb7215

    @nedyarb7215

    3 жыл бұрын

    "'no thanks ma'am 'cuz where i come from we like the girls that sing soprano'"

  • @jenniferdijames1671

    @jenniferdijames1671

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got that right.

  • @barrylyndon2727

    @barrylyndon2727

    3 жыл бұрын

    ...I payed the tab and waitress asks "how'd I like my biscuit?" Well to honest with you ma'am it ain't how mama fixed it...

  • @bjbrooks6659

    @bjbrooks6659

    3 жыл бұрын

    “It’s midniiiight in Montgomery”

  • @austinrobertson1134

    @austinrobertson1134

    3 жыл бұрын

    "sir you broke the limit in this rusty old truck...I don't know about accent son just where did you come from"

  • @rickdixontn
    @rickdixontn3 жыл бұрын

    One thing about Alan Jackson that often gets overlooked, is his songwriting. He is one of the best country writers of all time.

  • @outdoorflairfunction4992

    @outdoorflairfunction4992

    3 жыл бұрын

    AGREED!

  • @truecrimememes7048

    @truecrimememes7048

    Жыл бұрын

    which, IMO, makes him a step above garth brooks & george strait.

  • @musicmaniac2657

    @musicmaniac2657

    Жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is as country a gentleman can get. Truly one of the best.

  • @darlenemstrommer7687

    @darlenemstrommer7687

    11 ай бұрын

    All unique words as music always is from his heart

  • @curtisgahring

    @curtisgahring

    3 ай бұрын

    Not sure if you know, but Garth has written many of his songs. Quite a few hits also. ​@@truecrimememes7048

  • @gamesofcontent
    @gamesofcontent3 жыл бұрын

    Daddy let me drive is the most relatable song I have ever heard in my life. From my dads international scout, to his ford 8N tractor, to the old boat we had as a kid, to someday doing it all over again with my kids.

  • @phillipstoltzfus3014

    @phillipstoltzfus3014

    3 жыл бұрын

    I remember sitting on my Dads 8n ford and hardly being able to turn the big the steering wheel. And driving our old stick shift ford around the hay field picking up bales.

  • @eric2vanleeuwen
    @eric2vanleeuwen3 жыл бұрын

    Alan is the biggest reason I'm a country fan. He is absolutely a legend and he's the real deal

  • @nedyarb7215

    @nedyarb7215

    3 жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @elisadjones

    @elisadjones

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw him in concert when he came to Halifax, Nova Scotia in the 90s, what a great memory!

  • @lifeisastruggle5517

    @lifeisastruggle5517

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍💪

  • @joaosiv2248

    @joaosiv2248

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @CyrusWaugh
    @CyrusWaugh3 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson’s voice is the equivalent to butter

  • @tylerchoate8059

    @tylerchoate8059

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! But Vince Gill’s is melted butter LOL.

  • @ChefPleasure

    @ChefPleasure

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do u have a twitter to follow?

  • @PB-fs3bh

    @PB-fs3bh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then call me Paula Deen. 🤤

  • @sportsjefe

    @sportsjefe

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the coolest CDs I have is "Under the Influence" from 1999, where Jackson does brilliant covers of Charley Pride's "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'", Don Williams "It Must Be Love", and other beautiful country standards.

  • @Essex626

    @Essex626

    3 жыл бұрын

    My favorite voice in country, bar none.

  • @yankeeyankee5
    @yankeeyankee53 жыл бұрын

    “Remember When” and “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?” are just incredible songs. Love this man.

  • @BG-mh6pc

    @BG-mh6pc

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was *just* getting ready to post the same comment. Those two songs give me chills.

  • @teal_panda_8434

    @teal_panda_8434

    3 жыл бұрын

    Remember when is one of my favorites

  • @GBfanatic15

    @GBfanatic15

    3 жыл бұрын

    hello yes as someone who loved Alan Jackson but had never heard Where were you when the world stopped turning um the first time I heard it was as a teenager during someone's project and I CRIED SO HARD...it's so gut wrenching and showcases the different ways people grieved

  • @ashleyjustice3008

    @ashleyjustice3008

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, "Where Were You" is a beautiful song! Confession: "Remember When" is probably my least favorite AJ song.....

  • @DFehrenbacherMusic
    @DFehrenbacherMusic3 жыл бұрын

    If You've never seen Alan Jackson live, please just do it. his voice has aged so well and he's so genuine singing his songs and telling his stories, it is such an amazing experience

  • @MathiasWarwick

    @MathiasWarwick

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed seen him twice hope to see more sounds identical to album amazing

  • @ashleyjustice3008

    @ashleyjustice3008

    2 жыл бұрын

    I really hope to someday.

  • @darlenemstrommer7687

    @darlenemstrommer7687

    11 ай бұрын

    I haven't ever as surely feel as at concert as can feel as sings from his heart and love music

  • @BGerbs66

    @BGerbs66

    3 ай бұрын

    I went to one recently and that was easily the best concert I've gone to. I've seen some legendary people/bands/groups, but he was the best experience. The crowd was having so much fun with every song and he nailed each one so perfectly, you might think it wasn't live. I hope he comes back to my area before he retires because I want to see him again.

  • @zacktmd
    @zacktmd3 жыл бұрын

    Legend has it that he arrived in Nashville with a brown paper bag filled with cassette tapes of songs he'd written ... so many that it helped him yield hits four albums into his career.

  • @danielb7744
    @danielb77443 жыл бұрын

    Who's under-appreciating Alan Jackson? Let me fight them.

  • @vlissblisskiss

    @vlissblisskiss

    3 жыл бұрын

    On god 👊

  • @brazenbull636

    @brazenbull636

    3 жыл бұрын

    Word has it he beats his wife tho. Wether or not it's true, it kinda makes sense tho. The seemingly perfect character hiding the deep dark secret. I find it appalling if he would do that..

  • @warbossbonesmasha3751

    @warbossbonesmasha3751

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brazenbull636 Doesn’t she have cancer?

  • @alexander_hamilton1776

    @alexander_hamilton1776

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @momamae23

    @momamae23

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Daniel B I’ll help you.

  • @UpchurchOfficial
    @UpchurchOfficial3 жыл бұрын

    Hellz yeah! Loved this video!

  • @austinnewman5265

    @austinnewman5265

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're the goat church man!

  • @dylanholey6314

    @dylanholey6314

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same, Alan Jackson is a big reason why I love country music

  • @Birbdup

    @Birbdup

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're a grifter man, deleting comments that you don't like.

  • @Thatbayouboy

    @Thatbayouboy

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Birbdup who are you even talking to

  • @Ian00003

    @Ian00003

    3 жыл бұрын

    happy to see you guys aren't beefing anymore

  • @laurettemaunder5037
    @laurettemaunder50372 жыл бұрын

    Alan is the absolute best country music singer. He has the twang in his amazing voice and sings like he believes what he's saying. It really touches my heart. Love this humble man. He makes a person believe that he's on the same level as we are. God bless him.

  • @ShaneShepherd
    @ShaneShepherd3 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson was/is the perfect country star/musician. Music always had traditional country elements, he wrote most of his hits, good morals, polite, respectful, never divorced. I'm sure he wasn't perfect - but, I've never heard anything bad about him. He's one of my all time favorites.

  • @gabrielefusi9940

    @gabrielefusi9940

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exatley!!❣️❣️

  • @ruthcowden1386

    @ruthcowden1386

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for writing this so I dont have to. I so like that Alan doesn't seem think he is too good for his wife. He has class.

  • @corneliakrassa5185
    @corneliakrassa51853 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 23 year old Greek girl that fell in love with country music because of Alan Jackson. And he's Back (he's bringing country back. Back where it belongs, back on track) .

  • @toddmccollum6221
    @toddmccollum62213 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson, was and has always been consistent in his version and quality of country music. Literally feels like a normal guy, living a normal life, and then writing songs about it.

  • @johnherman9599
    @johnherman95993 жыл бұрын

    Alan is the king for me. Someone who writes their own music is 10x better than someone who just cuts other peoples songs in my opinion.

  • @karynmaddox9397

    @karynmaddox9397

    3 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏👏

  • @MrDudeman78

    @MrDudeman78

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would agree with this point, but in the last 10 years George Strait has written or co-written many of his singles and album cuts and they are great songs. So, I've still gotta say George Strait is the King.

  • @johnherman9599

    @johnherman9599

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrDudeman78 it’s probably mostly rooted in my biased more against George. Between him and Alan I always will pick Alan. I just like his songs more🤷🏼‍♂️. But that is opinions for you.

  • @nedyarb7215

    @nedyarb7215

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnherman9599 and Alan has a better voice but what do i know 😉

  • @mr.philmon8403

    @mr.philmon8403

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gotta admit, Jerry Reed did do a good job at changing up other previously made songs. Jerry Reed is amazing, so is Alan Jackson!

  • @greaseization
    @greaseization3 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is the only guy you can put on in any place and people will jam with it.

  • @Brandon-io9yj

    @Brandon-io9yj

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am a lantio from a lantio hood and I asked the dj at my HS graduation to play some of his hits and even though some in the party didn't understand it they enjoyed it

  • @Samsonator-gr1dr

    @Samsonator-gr1dr

    3 жыл бұрын

    and Shania

  • @thisstatementisfalsenothin5312

    @thisstatementisfalsenothin5312

    3 жыл бұрын

    Weirdly I’ve seen whole groups of people singing along to josh turner just because it came on Everyone was singing along Although I can see basically everyone enjoying Alan Jackson

  • @pattrottier7636
    @pattrottier76363 жыл бұрын

    Chattahoochee... A perfect song accompanied by a legendary video... "A pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight Talking 'bout cars and dreaming 'bout women Never had a plan just a livin' for the minute" just makes me smile and feel good about life lived

  • @michaeljensen1817
    @michaeljensen18173 жыл бұрын

    I lost my uncle on 9/11. Alan's song "Where Were You" was the first country song I listened too. It helped with the healing process, as a lot of what was in the song is what I was feeling. Been a country fan ever since. Thanks for doing this video.

  • @jacobmartin7481
    @jacobmartin74813 жыл бұрын

    Been an Alan Jackson fan since I first heard "Drive" on the radio as a kid. Still one of my favorite artists in the country music world and rivals George Strait for top-tier talent in the industry.

  • @idahoandude3284

    @idahoandude3284

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's on another level because he's a singer-songwriter. And he's one of the best songwriters.

  • @BAMCIS13450703

    @BAMCIS13450703

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorites too songs that take you right back to that place are always the best

  • @mista2621

    @mista2621

    3 жыл бұрын

    His cover of 'The Blues Man' did it for me

  • @lifeisastruggle5517

    @lifeisastruggle5517

    3 жыл бұрын

    when I discovered country music, Alan Jackson was the first one I started listening to and a little later I discovered Bluegrass. my dream is to visit Nashville the heart of country music.

  • @connorwelling9609
    @connorwelling96093 жыл бұрын

    until I got my first of his cds when I was like 6, I absolutely believed he was a duo act named Al & Jackson from hearing it on the radio

  • @user-wo3yd5ke4s

    @user-wo3yd5ke4s

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @connorwelling9609

    @connorwelling9609

    3 жыл бұрын

    i blame solo artist brookson dunn for my confusion

  • @emmaa6889

    @emmaa6889

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is so funny to me haha. So cute

  • @todawoda9925

    @todawoda9925

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@connorwelling9609 these two comments are the hardest I've laughed in a week.

  • @standardofexcellence

    @standardofexcellence

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's hilarious

  • @JasonHalversonjaydog
    @JasonHalversonjaydog3 жыл бұрын

    i loved that one awards show when they told George Jones to cut his song short, so when Alan played his he stopped halfway through and started singing George's song choices

  • @happycheese5135
    @happycheese51353 жыл бұрын

    "Where I come from it's cornbread and chicken," is both deliciously relatable and relatably delicious

  • @mamajodylynn5585
    @mamajodylynn55853 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is a cool guy. He always seemed like a dad. The dad that you wish you had, who just happens to sing.

  • @alanjackson7957

    @alanjackson7957

    3 жыл бұрын

    hello thank for your comment and supports your comment and supports has brought me this far . keep Supporting, you can send me message on email via alanjackson3309@gmail.com ❤

  • @harvey_weenstain8857
    @harvey_weenstain88573 жыл бұрын

    I dont care who you are or where you come from... if you love country music, AJ is in your top 5

  • @jaydenbuchanan8083

    @jaydenbuchanan8083

    Ай бұрын

    I don't even like country and alan Jackson is the only artist in it i consistently love

  • @Countrygirltori24
    @Countrygirltori243 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson was my first concert in 2002 (I was 12 or 13). I was mainly there for his opener, Martina McBride, but he blew me away. I was a fan before but I became a huge fan afterwards. Also, the concert was in New Jersey (20min drive from Manhattan) and when he sang "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning", it was so cathartic. A memory I'll never forget.

  • @_hillhill2698

    @_hillhill2698

    2 жыл бұрын

    Will never forget The Choices CMA moment 👏🏻 as well as walking into a country music convention in NJ when country wasn’t considered “cool”…hearing Gone Country, and feeling it was actually cool to like country. I have never shied away from my pride of being a country fan ever again

  • @courtneyvial3799
    @courtneyvial37992 жыл бұрын

    To me, Alan Jackson is the best of what country music can be. He has songs that'll make you laugh, songs that will break your heart. He has the honky tonk and the ballads. His lyrics are so expressive. I still get a chill when I hear Midnight in Montgomery. Everyone loves Chattahoochie. I think some of my other favorites are Monday Morning Church (the imagery!), So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore, Remember When, Where I Come From,...the list goes on and on. He's also the kind of artist whose songs grow MORE relatable the older you get and the more life you live.

  • @darlenemstrommer7687

    @darlenemstrommer7687

    11 ай бұрын

    All great enjoyable songs words singer as great band

  • @ktthethrifty9425
    @ktthethrifty94253 жыл бұрын

    The grape snowcone meme will forever hold a special place in my heart.

  • @powerhousesims1025

    @powerhousesims1025

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s all I listened to cus I literally live on the Chattahoochee

  • @Rocklobster412
    @Rocklobster4123 жыл бұрын

    The first time I heard Alan Jackson was when my dad played Little Bitty when I was 5 and I've loved him ever since.

  • @alexledford4747

    @alexledford4747

    3 жыл бұрын

    And your picture is the Foo Fighters logo...which just makes you cooler. You sir, have good taste.

  • @nedyarb7215

    @nedyarb7215

    3 жыл бұрын

    ya i was a lil older and it was drive

  • @bjbrooks6659

    @bjbrooks6659

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Good time”

  • @rhondab9300
    @rhondab93003 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Grady for highlighting Alan Jackson! As a kid who grew up on 90s country, AJ and Brooks & Dunn were my country music kings and I hope others appreciate him too! I literally went to the chattahoochee to sing Chattahoochee at one point in life, so the love is real.

  • @jimmyclyde4273
    @jimmyclyde4273 Жыл бұрын

    In 1989 I bought Music Row Printing and Alan Jackson was the first account I picked up on my own. I produced most of Alans Printing for the next 27 years. It was because of Alan's business that I had the funds to send my kids to private school. He impacted my life in a positive way. Thank you Alan

  • @kathrynhendricks2264
    @kathrynhendricks22643 жыл бұрын

    Both George Strait and Alan Jackson can be great! Alan Jackson’s music reminds me a lot of Brad Paisley’s. The range of having funny songs, anthems, songs that will warm your heart, and songs that will break your heart is just so rare.

  • @leonaduncan3047

    @leonaduncan3047

    3 жыл бұрын

    ALLAN JACKSON IS MY MOST FAVOURITE GOSPEL AND COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER OF ALL TIME. George Strait is my second most favourite country singer and my most favourite COUNTRY SINGER and GOSPEL singer of back in the 1953 era was HANK WILLIAMS SR. George Jones is in there too. ALLAN JACKSON WAS BORN TO SING GOSPEL SONGS, GOD bless 🥰💙🙏OXOXOX OXOXOX OXOX OXOX

  • @tomh3062

    @tomh3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really share same idea, he has been my favorite country artist from collage days... can we have a better conversation about same interest ? You can write me up on my personal mail address (hangout) : Tommy0harrison (@) gmail . com You can also call me Tom 😀🙂

  • @leonaduncan3047

    @leonaduncan3047

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tomh3062 YOU BETTER BE LEGIT ..... BE AWFULLY CAREFUL LADIES......👹👹👹

  • @cookieman876

    @cookieman876

    3 жыл бұрын

    Brad paisley?? I don’t see it.

  • @Dillion203
    @Dillion2033 жыл бұрын

    Me in 2006: “Hey how’d it go with Stacy last night” Clint: “I settled for a burger and a grape snow cone” The name have been changed to protect the innocent.

  • @piperweythman7368
    @piperweythman73683 жыл бұрын

    my dad worked as a tech on his helicopter once and said he was one of the nicest customers he’d ever met on the job. he was a huge fan of Jackson from the start of his career and was so happy that he had a positive experience meeting him.

  • @PhillipMicah
    @PhillipMicah3 жыл бұрын

    Love Alan. Even being as respected as he is I still think he's underrated in a way. He's done more for the genre over the course of his career than almost anyone else. Would love to see a similar video on Clint Black, another favorite that never really gets credit for how good he was/is.

  • @el_bearded_vato_6613

    @el_bearded_vato_6613

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can thank Garth Brooks for that about Clint 🙄🙄🙄

  • @Cowgirlcadet

    @Cowgirlcadet

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Clint Black is definitely under-appreciated.

  • @dltguitar6532

    @dltguitar6532

    2 жыл бұрын

    How so? Did fatty Garth brooks sabotage his career?

  • @maryjo3003
    @maryjo30033 жыл бұрын

    I love that Glen Campbell helped him get his start. He knew talent.

  • @mr.philmon8403

    @mr.philmon8403

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nothin’ wrong with Glen Campbell! We was amazing, great person with lots of talent. Knew what he was doing!

  • @dgolfer2
    @dgolfer23 жыл бұрын

    Jackson was in that class of new country that included Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Mark Chestnut, Randy Travis, and George Strait (along with many others). Lots and lots of performers that defined an era that brushed away the world of Urban Cowboyization of country music. It felt fresh and real and that I think is what makes performers like Jackson stand out.

  • @Casavo
    @Casavo Жыл бұрын

    Alan always seemed like a guy you could meet and have a beer with. He really had this down to earth feel. Definitely deserves to be among the greats.

  • @steveendicott1855
    @steveendicott18553 жыл бұрын

    I always loved that Alan was consistent in his music and writing and he wrote all on his own. That's how it's done!

  • @darlenemstrommer7687

    @darlenemstrommer7687

    11 ай бұрын

    Some are more uniquely written than others I love If love were a river

  • @Cdyoung15
    @Cdyoung153 жыл бұрын

    The three artists that really made me fall in love with country music as a kid were Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, and Alan Jackson. Nice work on this one Grady!

  • @dibslin985

    @dibslin985

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @comandermcgarrett7795

    @comandermcgarrett7795

    3 жыл бұрын

    For me it was Alan Jackson, Rodney Atkins, George jones.

  • @abigailbrown9933
    @abigailbrown99333 жыл бұрын

    I've loved Alan Jackson since I was a kid, he was one of my Grandma's favorite artists. Listening to him brings back memories of car rides with her listening to her Alan Jackson CDs and singing along. I'm still singing along to those CDs in my car to this day :)

  • @tomh3062

    @tomh3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really share same idea, he has been my favorite country artist from collage days... can we have a better conversation about same interest ? You can write me up on my personal mail address (hangout) : Tommy0harrison (@) gmail . com You can also call me Tom 😀🙂

  • @anthonywalker4052
    @anthonywalker40523 жыл бұрын

    Drive for Daddy Gene has to be my favorite. You can hear the heart in every word.

  • @IreneMGarza
    @IreneMGarza Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan Jackson hope you're doing good thiis mornig and happy my heart gose out too you awesome DAY HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY STAY Safe blessing and keep That bright mine and thinking a tune for your country music love that country songs . congratulations

  • @candycarter7059
    @candycarter70593 жыл бұрын

    Just the other day I was driving and Here in the Real World came on the radio. I remembered that it was Alan’s first big song (because I’m middle aged) and then I just marveled at what a great song it is, and how it stands the test of time. This video is on point. I’ll never forget watching the CMAs in 2001 and weeping the first time I heard Where Were You, and it too stands the test of time. I’m sure Alan would be cool with being co-King with George Strait. ♥️

  • @tomh3062

    @tomh3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really share same idea, he has been my favorite country artist from collage days... can we have a better conversation about same interest ? You can write me up on my personal mail address (hangout) : Tommy0harrison (@) gmail . com You can also call me Tom 😀

  • @tomh3062

    @tomh3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really share same idea, he has been my favorite country artist from collage days... can we have a better conversation about same interest ? You can write me up on my personal mail address (hangout) : Tommy0harrison (@) gmail . com You can also call me Tom 😀🙂

  • @Rcft1804
    @Rcft18043 жыл бұрын

    Honestly “The Bluegrass Album” is one of my favorite albums of his. That album is what really got me into the Bluegrass genre. “Blue Ridge Mountain Song” is just so powerful and his voice really conveys the emotions of the song. Same with songs like “Blue Side of Heaven” and “Way Beyond the Blue”. And the other songs on the album are just so fun and pretty uncharacteristic of his regular stuff. I know it’s most if not all covers but I really love that album.

  • @jg-2900

    @jg-2900

    3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who's not always the biggest Alan Jackson fan, I have to agree. I loved that album and it inspired to dip my toe into that scene more than I had to that point.

  • @janismoore8513
    @janismoore8513 Жыл бұрын

    Alan we love you You are so great A man of faith A man full love A great Father to his three girls A man of so much talent

  • @amelieg739
    @amelieg7393 жыл бұрын

    Our country radio still plays alan jackson regularly. Our small town still love him!!

  • @Jn42318
    @Jn423183 жыл бұрын

    Every time I hear country boy I can’t help but think about the video” songs that make you say hmm “

  • @silverpairaducks
    @silverpairaducks3 жыл бұрын

    The trumpet player in my jazz band forced me to play Alan Jackson in his country band...loved it

  • @davidbagley5675
    @davidbagley56753 жыл бұрын

    Had the privilege to see him at a county fair. Three songs in came downpour, humble enough to play in the rain for the fans.

  • @michaelamacdonald1992
    @michaelamacdonald19923 жыл бұрын

    My first exposure to Alan Jackson was through a 9/11 tribute that had Where were you when the world stopped turning? playing in the background. I loved the voice and looked up more of his songs, and he quickly became one of my favorite country artists. I'd say my favorite song of his is Remember When, but it's a tough call; he has SO many good ones to pick from

  • @whitneywagers6465
    @whitneywagers64653 жыл бұрын

    I am so sentimental for Alan Jackson. My absolute favorite song when I was a little kid was “Livin’ On Love”. I remember singing it all the time. I’ve always thought he’s underappreciated, so I had to watch this vid immediately!

  • @tomh3062

    @tomh3062

    3 жыл бұрын

    We really share same idea, he has been my favorite country artist from collage days... can we have a better conversation about same interest ? You can write me up on my personal mail address (hangout) : Tommy0harrison (@) gmail . com You can also call me Tom 😀🙂

  • @huntertodd733
    @huntertodd7333 жыл бұрын

    Grady, I LOVE when you cover some of the legends. I'd like to see more of it! You're doing great!

  • @GradySmith

    @GradySmith

    3 жыл бұрын

    This video is going to sort of be a litmus test about how much interest there really is in stuff like this. You wouldn't really expect this to be the case, but typically when legends are covered here, the traffic does not often justify the amount of work it takes to research people with such extensive careers!

  • @huntertodd733

    @huntertodd733

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GradySmith well, I'm glad that you are willing to do it. I've followed your channel for a few years now and have started listening to a lot of the people you cover. I also enjoy hearing about the classics every now and again to reflect on the journey of country music.

  • @shawnminnier6117

    @shawnminnier6117

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GradySmith RANDY TRAVIS.... please :)

  • @brandonbarnesmusic4810

    @brandonbarnesmusic4810

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GradySmith I am absolutely begging you to do one for Keith Whitley

  • @jacobclark9117
    @jacobclark91173 жыл бұрын

    I grew up right across the chattahooche from Alan, so when he talks about local stuff, like the way into the newnan dump in 'daddy let me drive' is stuff I could really connect to.

  • @jeanjones1846
    @jeanjones18462 ай бұрын

    OM Gosh... I've followed this thrill of a man since the 80's . Here in Ca, but am from Arkansas, Glen Glembell home boy country! Back when we had phone recorders. Alan's voice was in the background when you called my house. This man will never be replaced. He's the good guy , and a song writer... Just the most talented, humble beloved man. Live forever Alan... or as long as I live. Then we can listen to you at the foot of Jesus with that baratone voice of his. We love ya, my man... No one to compare!

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton92753 жыл бұрын

    George Jones funeral and CMT Giants Hank Williams when he sang Blues Man. So many AJ moments.....it really does take a documentary to get to them all.

  • @meepkitty8390

    @meepkitty8390

    2 жыл бұрын

    His performance at George Jones's funeral just ripped my heart out. So amazing and heartfelt.

  • @denisebillings1537
    @denisebillings15373 жыл бұрын

    That beginning riff of Remember When hits my emotions every. single. time. Alan Jackson is a legend!

  • @davidfence6939
    @davidfence69392 жыл бұрын

    Grew up on Jackson, Strait, Brooks, etc with the radio playing as I went to bed in the 80s and early 90s. I fell off hard in the early 00s and came back to country in my mid/late 20s. He'll always be one of my favorite singer/songwriters. The 90s was one of the best times to be a country music fan and be a child and teen in.

  • @karlomoonblade
    @karlomoonblade3 жыл бұрын

    Even though I am 30 years late, he is my favorite music artist right now, been listening to country music since the pandemic began.

  • @jenna24bean
    @jenna24bean3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite stories is how he got the lyrics for "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning" and decided to perform it. He is an absolute legend and one of my favorite singers ever. Thank you for a fantastic deep dive into his career!

  • @KaraMorassco
    @KaraMorassco3 жыл бұрын

    I grew up with Alan Jackson's music as a kid. My mom used to play country music radio all day. I had heard a lot of his songs while we used to play war or double solitaire with a deck of cards. Those were some of my favorite memories of her. So almost every song of his since the 80s and 90s has become my favorites. I still cry every time I hear 'where were you' on the radio or play it on my Spotify playlist.

  • @andreskanes1348
    @andreskanes13483 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy you mentioned Remember When. Probably (IMO) Alan Jackson's best song ever ❤❤❤

  • @numbernine3436
    @numbernine34362 жыл бұрын

    I remember when my daughter who is now 30 would sit in front of the TV watching country music videos. Once Alan Jackson was on she turned around and said "it looks like he's looking right at me". That's the charm of Alan. You feel like you know him or you should. He seems like someone we would hang out with.

  • @lucascaryk6952
    @lucascaryk69523 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Grady! One of my personal Alan Jackson favourites is Precious Memories where he covers a bunch of traditional worship songs. Beautiful arrangements and his voice suits the songs perfectly

  • @ashleyjustice3008

    @ashleyjustice3008

    2 жыл бұрын

    Loved "Precious Moments" album!

  • @joeszalwinski7392
    @joeszalwinski73923 жыл бұрын

    5 O'clock Somewhere is one of the first songs I can remember hearing when I was a kid, Alan has always had this ability to perfectly mix silliness and fun with the sentimental and tragic. I can't speak highly enough about this guys music because it actually meant something emotionally, which I can't say for a lot of Nashville now

  • @dirtywhiteboy40219
    @dirtywhiteboy402193 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Jackson always seemed to be down to earth and humble. The kinda guy that’d pull over and help you change a tire despite his success. I remember when the Chattahoochee video released, it came out that the truck that was driven into the River had a swamped engine afterward. I don’t remember if he bought the truck or paid for repairs, but the fact that he stepped up to help that guy always sat well with me.

  • @Keasbey15
    @Keasbey153 жыл бұрын

    My grandpa was one of the biggest Alan Jackson fans I've ever seen, owned all his albums, would sing his songs while working, the whole 9. I can't help think of the old man whenever Jackson's music comes on and it fills me with joy.

  • @JBabyLeather
    @JBabyLeather3 жыл бұрын

    The argument about country being too pop. It’s amazing how cyclical music is, like every era

  • @mattsloan9095
    @mattsloan90953 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, Alan Jackson is the king of Country Music 👑

  • @AClassicBrick
    @AClassicBrick3 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is favourite Country artist and "Remember When" in my opinion is the best song that was ever written. I love it!

  • @Fleegi
    @Fleegi3 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Austria and a big Country Fan and Alan Jackson is my favourite. I just love all the songs, they have something special about them.

  • @calebledford8261
    @calebledford82613 жыл бұрын

    Alan's my favorite of all time

  • @idahoandude3284
    @idahoandude32843 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate this. Alan Jackson is my favorite country singer of all time. He's so simple but elegant in his songwriting and he's such a down-to-earth dude.

  • @brentboere5304
    @brentboere53043 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is a living legend. He's up there with Jennings, Haggard, Cash, Nelson etc. Like Kristofferson and Waylon in one.

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford97533 жыл бұрын

    I've always loved Alan Jackson's ability to both tell a story and give me shivers with his soft voice, but whenever I think of him I'm always reminded of Reba introducing him for something calling him, "Our answer to Bob Dylan". To me, that's who he'll always be. An amazing poet and story teller.

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    @alanjackson7957

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @C0ldIron
    @C0ldIron3 жыл бұрын

    Alan is probably my favorite singer just based on songs I know. He’s also the one who can almost always make me cry by hitting me in the nostalgia.

  • @marlowlandscapeservices3802
    @marlowlandscapeservices38023 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson always tops my Spotify wrapped for the past like 5 years. I absolutely love his music. So pure, so wholesome, and so relatable - even Bologna. LOL. I've seen him twice in concert. Amazing live. Thanks for the video, Grady. I learned some new stuff!

  • @BrianDumondor
    @BrianDumondor3 жыл бұрын

    This is the man, the Legend, who introduced me to country music, a genre that is not very popular in my country. I first heard the song "livin on love" when randomly opening youtube. That's when I was in high school around 2011. Greetings from indonesia 🇮🇩

  • @bridgetjonides209
    @bridgetjonides2093 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I have been married for 37yrs, with 4 kids, we grew up listening to alan, and our family song is Small Town Southern Man everything in pertains to our family except he had 5 kids in their family. We all absolutely love that song. Alan is a fantastic song writer and musician.

  • @carolynminty8782
    @carolynminty87823 жыл бұрын

    Chasin That Neon Rainbow has been my favorite song since before I can remember. My grandma said every time it came on I would dance in my crib

  • @MadisonS415
    @MadisonS4153 жыл бұрын

    I went to see Alan Jackson in Charlotte in 2019 and I can say that it was the coolest experience of my life. He told stories about his life and his songs throughout the whole concert. The atmosphere in that building when he played "Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning" was absolutely incredible. It was probably the most powerful and emotional thing I have ever been apart of in my life. It gave me chills and I can honestly say it is something I will carry with me forever.

  • @mksaviation7270
    @mksaviation7270 Жыл бұрын

    Alan is The GOAT!! Definitely my favorite artist and is just a bad ass! I got to see him in concert which was awesome!!

  • @jadiebrown2910
    @jadiebrown29103 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson has always been my all time favorite. He didn't need gimmicks or running around the stage, his songs were enough. I always said he is "Smooth" standing there swinging his boot. Good ol country music, I miss him on the award shows. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @jeremyguthro
    @jeremyguthro3 жыл бұрын

    I used to have a VHS tape that featured a few Alan Jackson videos, interviews and commercials he did back in the early 90's. I was struck by how down-to-earth he is, and comfortable he was with his band. I grew up with his music since I was a baby, and I watched his career evolve as I've grown up. I'm 25 now, and I always come back to Alan here and there and appreciate his music more as I get older. His music video for Mercury Blues is right up there with Dwight Yoakam's Fast As You for the coolest country music video ever in my opinion. Plus I think it's awesome that Alan was on an episode of Home Improvement! Thank you very much for this video Grady!

  • @bcm12079
    @bcm120793 жыл бұрын

    Great video about Alan Jackson! He’s been one of very few traditional country bearers of present day. I would also like to add that when Lee Ann Womack’s debut album came out, he was so impressed that he bought multiple copies and gave them to family and friends. What a class act! He reminds me of Waylon in some ways.

  • @darlenemstrommer7687

    @darlenemstrommer7687

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah very caring man family man

  • @TheOcelotSlayer
    @TheOcelotSlayer3 жыл бұрын

    Alan Jackson is the definition of country music. I've always wanted to see him in concert.🥺🧡

  • @briceduke4875
    @briceduke48753 жыл бұрын

    I just moved to Newnan a few months ago and there’s a giant mural of his A Lot About Livin’ and A Little ‘Bout Love album cover painted on a building downtown. They’re definitely proud of their favorite son as they should be.

  • @BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack
    @BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 25 years old now and Alan Jackson is the quintessential singer of my childhood music experience. He is probably the biggest reason that I love that real country sound today and am so picky about my country music now. I saw him play with George Strait at Cowboy Stadium in 2014 and it was incredible! This video was so nostalgic for me. Makes me think of driving to and from school and the grocery store and around town with my mom. Thank you for doing this!

  • @marthieengelbrecht5077

    @marthieengelbrecht5077

    Жыл бұрын

    Alan is my king 🤴 ❤️ 💙

  • @GriswoldFarms
    @GriswoldFarms3 жыл бұрын

    When Grady uploads it ALWAYS brings a smile 😃 to my face

  • @chrisspell1317
    @chrisspell13173 жыл бұрын

    This is the video I've been waiting for the most on your channel. I'm a fan of Alan Jackson, for me he's the king of country, without downplaying other glories like George Strait. Like them there is no more in the world now. I love Alan Jackson and I am sad because he has so much more to give and time is merciless. The older I get. His entire discography is full of love and Life

  • @wahomewaritho8051
    @wahomewaritho80513 жыл бұрын

    To me, He is my number one. Alan made me fall in love country music. I love that he is a complete artist. that is, he has over 30 number ones, and majority are penned by him. Also, the guy is humble, respectable, and stands for his friends and beliefs..

  • @leanderfehr2802
    @leanderfehr28023 жыл бұрын

    Love this video Grady, Alan Jackson is one of the best in this industrie!!

  • @sparcotiel
    @sparcotiel3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! But Alan indeed never fell off, he’s still my favorite country singer and he’ll always be. I’m a huge country fan, but I’ve stopped listening to country radio, and I’ve turned off random shuffle on spotify because of what “country music” has become. I wish country music from nowadays was more like the country from the 90’s!

  • @BloomingBriars

    @BloomingBriars

    3 жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @momamae23
    @momamae232 жыл бұрын

    He’s my favorite and I always thought he always deserves so much more in country 🎶 music

  • @gloriaandrade8061
    @gloriaandrade8061 Жыл бұрын

    My grandma had a major crush on Alan. He was "her boy"and would always sing along when he was on. Absolute legend and always brings a smile when I hear him on the radio.

  • @darrenwildeman5276
    @darrenwildeman52763 жыл бұрын

    Some of my favourite songs from him are Small Town Southern Man, Wanted, Remember When, and Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning

  • @509CCB
    @509CCB3 жыл бұрын

    Good work Grady. AJ is a legend and deserving of all the accolades. He truly is the soundtrack to an era.

  • @marcmcphee
    @marcmcphee3 жыл бұрын

    Drive and Remember When just hit hard and only the way an Alan Jackson song can. An absolute legend. Fantastic video!

  • @talynnbrooke9905
    @talynnbrooke99053 жыл бұрын

    First of all, loved the video. Secondly, gotta say many of Alan’s songs have been the background music of many substantial moments of my life. That being said I will not argue with a person who calls Strait the king of country, however personally, the emotional connection to Alan’s sounds puts him higher than George on my favorite’s of all time list.

  • @ReelLifeVideo

    @ReelLifeVideo

    Жыл бұрын

    I loved your comment!! And the part about his music being the background music to many substantial moments in your life, ME TOO!! 😊 When my Dad died, I made a video with “Drive” as the background music. Everything (except the state) in that song mirrored my relationship with my Dad. He even had a boat that the transom was rotten!! Thanks for bringing that memory back up to the surface for me.

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