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After more than three remarkable decades on tour and over 1,200 live performances across North America and Canada, country music legend Alan Jackson has officially stepped away from life on the road.
On May 17, Jackson delivered his final touring performance at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, closing the curtain on his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour. Backed by his longtime band, the Grammy-winning artist treated fans to a memorable 21-song set, ending the night—and his touring career—with a spirited encore of K.C. Douglas’ 1973 classic, “Mercury Boogie.”
It was a fitting farewell for an artist whose songs have defined generations of country storytelling.
The End of an Era
The tour began in Biloxi, Mississippi, in June 2022 and marked the final chapter of Jackson’s decades-long journey as a touring artist. Addressing a sold-out crowd in Milwaukee, the Country Music Hall of Famer spoke openly about the moment:
“Y’all may have heard that I’m winding down. In fact, this is my last road show we’re doing. I appreciate it. Y’all gonna make me tear up out here.”
Jackson also revealed that while this was his final tour stop, one last performance still lies ahead:
“We are planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer. I just felt like I had to end it all where it all started — in Nashville, Tennessee. Music City. It’s been a long, sweet ride.”
Stepping Back for Health Reasons
Jackson’s decision to stop touring is rooted in health concerns. In September 2021, he publicly shared that he has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) for more than a decade. The degenerative nerve condition affects muscle strength, balance, and mobility.
Despite the challenges, Jackson continued to tour for years, driven by his love for music and his fans, earning admiration for his perseverance and grace on stage.
A Full-Circle Farewell in Music City
While details for Jackson’s final Nashville performance have yet to be announced, the location carries deep personal and professional meaning. He and his wife Denise made Nashville their home in 1985, and it was there that Jackson made his Hee Haw debut in 1990 with “Here in the Real World”, a moment that launched his legendary career.
Over the years, Jackson has earned 35 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide. Classics such as “Chattahoochee,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” and “Remember When” have secured his place as one of the most influential voices in country music history.
As the road comes to an end, Alan Jackson leaves behind a legacy defined by honesty, tradition, and songs that will echo for generations to come.