Country music was recently rocked as Alan Jackson told an interviewer about the difficulties he has faced before announcing his career finale tour. His admission surprised his fans everywhere and made him shed tears.
He went further by urging fans not to buy his tickets if they hoped he would perform on future tours because of his health.
Alan Jackson has become a Country Music Living Legend.
For more than 40 years, country music fans have come to love Alan Jackson. Having “Remember When,” “Chattahoochee,” and “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” among his most popular, he’s become known for his honesty, feelings and love for old-fashioned country. People love his sound, talent and kind personality, not just his amazing storytelling.
However, recently Alan Jackson announced that he has been silently battling a condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease for the past 10 years which could interrupt his stage career.
The condition has an effect on his nerves in the arms and legs, making him less able to stand, walk and use muscles as well as before.
When first announced, “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour” was meant to be a celebration of his career, giving him one last opportunity to meet his fans in the U.S.
Many people were eager for the concert; almost no tickets remained after they were released and it drew fans from everywhere to listen to him live.
Nevertheless, under the cheering and dancing was a man often battling issues within himself. Alan said that singing so many nights in a row now leaves him feeling more fatigued than he used to be.
Recently, Alan Jackson discussed with great emotion how CMT, a form of nerve disease, affected his ability to move and work.