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Country music legend Alan Jackson is bidding adieu to his illustrious career with the “Last Call: One More For The Road” tour. Though battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, he courageously returned to the stage after taking some time off. Fans have limited opportunities remaining to witness his performances, with the final curtain call set for May 17 in Milwaukee.
During a recent concert at Orlando’s Kia Center, Jackson’s emotions surfaced powerfully while performing “Drive,” one of his most cherished songs. He introduced it with heartfelt words: “This is a song I wrote quite a few years ago when my daddy passed away. I wanted to write a song for him; I didn’t want to write some old crying-dying typical kind of thing, you know? When I started thinking about growing up, all I ever wanted to do was drive something. He taught me all about that. That’s what this song is about.”
As the final chorus approached, the country music icon paused for a moment, clearly overcome with emotion. The touching moment seemed to be more than just a tribute to his father—it also reflected the bitter reality of his impending retirement. Like many people saying goodbye to something deeply loved, Jackson seemed to cherish every moment on stage while struggling with the emotions of parting.