The Under Appreciated Genius of Alan Jackson

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2024
  • 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)
    My Spotify Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/5SB...
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  • @GradySmith
    @GradySmith  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1381

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

    • @MatthewDoesStuffs
      @MatthewDoesStuffs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good one I think I will too

    • @oliverfleming3236
      @oliverfleming3236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You better drop her off early too

    • @ald668
      @ald668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @lilijanamae1540
      @lilijanamae1540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was so good.

  • @Station7Jason
    @Station7Jason 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1355

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      That had to be an awesome experience!

    • @shanefrederick7731
      @shanefrederick7731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Love to hear that

    • @staciehahn9175
      @staciehahn9175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! That sounds like a pretty awesome gig :)

    • @kimberlyaker4330
      @kimberlyaker4330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This makes my heart melt 😭😭😭🥰🥰

    • @La_Ru-yg8es
      @La_Ru-yg8es 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This does not surprise me. 💓

  • @rickdixontn
    @rickdixontn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      AGREED!

    • @truecrimememes7048
      @truecrimememes7048 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @musicmaniac2657
      @musicmaniac2657 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @darlenemstrommer7687
      @darlenemstrommer7687 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All unique words as music always is from his heart

    • @curtisgahring
      @curtisgahring 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @gamesofcontent
    @gamesofcontent 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @ericheaton642
    @ericheaton642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +336

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

    • @nedyarb7215
      @nedyarb7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

    • @jenniferdijames1671
      @jenniferdijames1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got that right.

    • @barrylyndon2727
      @barrylyndon2727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ...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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      “It’s midniiiight in Montgomery”

    • @austinrobertson1134
      @austinrobertson1134 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @CyrusWaugh
    @CyrusWaugh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +633

    Alan Jackson’s voice is the equivalent to butter

    • @tylerchoate8059
      @tylerchoate8059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @ChefPleasure
      @ChefPleasure 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do u have a twitter to follow?

    • @PB-fs3bh
      @PB-fs3bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then call me Paula Deen. 🤤

    • @sportsjefe
      @sportsjefe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favorite voice in country, bar none.

  • @yankeeyankee5
    @yankeeyankee5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

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

    • @BG-mh6pc
      @BG-mh6pc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @teal_panda_8434
      @teal_panda_8434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Remember when is one of my favorites

    • @GBfanatic15
      @GBfanatic15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @UpchurchOfficial
    @UpchurchOfficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Hellz yeah! Loved this video!

    • @austinnewman5265
      @austinnewman5265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You're the goat church man!

    • @dylanholey6314
      @dylanholey6314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Birbdup
      @Birbdup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Thatbayouboy
      @Thatbayouboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Birbdup who are you even talking to

    • @Ian00003
      @Ian00003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      happy to see you guys aren't beefing anymore

  • @danielb7744
    @danielb7744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +264

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

    • @vlissblisskiss
      @vlissblisskiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On god 👊

    • @brazenbull636
      @brazenbull636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brazenbull636
      Doesn’t she have cancer?

    • @alexander_hamilton1776
      @alexander_hamilton1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @momamae23
      @momamae23 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Daniel B I’ll help you.

  • @johnherman9599
    @johnherman9599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +354

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      👏👏👏👏

    • @MrDudeman78
      @MrDudeman78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @mr.philmon8403
      @mr.philmon8403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @DFehrenbacherMusic
    @DFehrenbacherMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ashleyjustice3008
      @ashleyjustice3008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really hope to someday.

    • @darlenemstrommer7687
      @darlenemstrommer7687 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @BGerbs66
      @BGerbs66 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @laurettemaunder5037
    @laurettemaunder5037 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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.

  • @eric2vanleeuwen
    @eric2vanleeuwen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +276

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

    • @nedyarb7215
      @nedyarb7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      100%

    • @elisadjones
      @elisadjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @lifeisastruggle5517
      @lifeisastruggle5517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍👍👍💪

    • @joaosiv2248
      @joaosiv2248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

  • @zacktmd
    @zacktmd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    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.

  • @toddmccollum6221
    @toddmccollum6221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @Countrygirltori24
    @Countrygirltori24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @greaseization
    @greaseization 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

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

    • @Brandon-io9yj
      @Brandon-io9yj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and Shania

    • @thisstatementisfalsenothin5312
      @thisstatementisfalsenothin5312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @ShaneShepherd
    @ShaneShepherd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exatley!!❣️❣️

    • @ruthcowden1386
      @ruthcowden1386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @pattrottier7636
    @pattrottier7636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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
    @michaeljensen1817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
    @jacobmartin7481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @BAMCIS13450703
      @BAMCIS13450703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @mista2621
      @mista2621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @lifeisastruggle5517
      @lifeisastruggle5517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @connorwelling9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol

    • @connorwelling9609
      @connorwelling9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      i blame solo artist brookson dunn for my confusion

    • @emmaa6889
      @emmaa6889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is so funny to me haha. So cute

    • @todawoda9925
      @todawoda9925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @standardofexcellence
      @standardofexcellence 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's hilarious

  • @JasonHalversonjaydog
    @JasonHalversonjaydog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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

  • @PhillipMicah
    @PhillipMicah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Cowgirlcadet
      @Cowgirlcadet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. Clint Black is definitely under-appreciated.

    • @dltguitar6532
      @dltguitar6532 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How so? Did fatty Garth brooks sabotage his career?

  • @harvey_weenstain8857
    @harvey_weenstain8857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

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

  • @ktthethrifty9425
    @ktthethrifty9425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

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

    • @powerhousesims1025
      @powerhousesims1025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @happycheese5135
    @happycheese5135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @rhondab9300
    @rhondab9300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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.

  • @mamajodylynn5585
    @mamajodylynn5585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @kathrynhendricks2264
    @kathrynhendricks2264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @cookieman876
      @cookieman876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brad paisley?? I don’t see it.

  • @courtneyvial3799
    @courtneyvial3799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All great enjoyable songs words singer as great band

  • @steveendicott1855
    @steveendicott1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Dillion203
    @Dillion203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    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.

  • @Misfit736
    @Misfit736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @nedyarb7215
      @nedyarb7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ya i was a lil older and it was drive

    • @bjbrooks6659
      @bjbrooks6659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Good time”

  • @JBabyLeather
    @JBabyLeather 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @abigailbrown9933
    @abigailbrown9933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😀🙂

  • @maryjo3003
    @maryjo3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @mr.philmon8403
      @mr.philmon8403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @candycarter7059
    @candycarter7059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
    @Rcft1804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @whitneywagers6465
    @whitneywagers6465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😀🙂

  • @Cdyoung15
    @Cdyoung15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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!

  • @dgolfer2
    @dgolfer2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @jeanjones1846
    @jeanjones1846 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    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!

  • @piperweythman7368
    @piperweythman7368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton9275 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Jn42318
    @Jn42318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @anthonywalker4052
    @anthonywalker4052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jimmyclyde4273
    @jimmyclyde4273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @joeszalwinski7392
    @joeszalwinski7392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @silverpairaducks
    @silverpairaducks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @amelieg739
    @amelieg739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @KaraMorassco
    @KaraMorassco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @huntertodd733
    @huntertodd733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @brandonbarnesmusic4810
      @brandonbarnesmusic4810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sparcotiel
    @sparcotiel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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!

  • @lucascaryk6952
    @lucascaryk6952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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

  • @janismoore8513
    @janismoore8513 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @calebledford8261
    @calebledford8261 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alan's my favorite of all time

  • @C0ldIron
    @C0ldIron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    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.

  • @jacobclark9117
    @jacobclark9117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @corneliakrassa5185
    @corneliakrassa5185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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) .

  • @WVUScoredAgain
    @WVUScoredAgain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He also played that Awards Show with no strings on his guitar. What a legend!

  • @bcm12079
    @bcm12079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @Casavo
    @Casavo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @michaelamacdonald1992
    @michaelamacdonald1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @marlowlandscapeservices3802
    @marlowlandscapeservices3802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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!

  • @BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack
    @BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!

  • @brentboere5304
    @brentboere5304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @jenna24bean
    @jenna24bean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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!

  • @jeremyguthro
    @jeremyguthro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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!

  • @darrenwildeman5276
    @darrenwildeman5276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @michellestratford9753
    @michellestratford9753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

    • @alanjackson7957
      @alanjackson7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
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  • @davidbagley5675
    @davidbagley5675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @breonnabenoit731
    @breonnabenoit731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have listened to alan jackson for my whole life I will be 24 this year. My mom tells me stories about being in the car seat going somewhere and jamming out to alan jackson as a baby. I still listen to him to this day he is my favorite country music artist. I have been lucky enough to see him in concert 2 times now and I hope to see him as much as I can. I love his kind and humble personality. I also can't choose a favorite song I love them all.

    • @nedyarb7215
      @nedyarb7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      probably got 'em all memorized by now 😂

    • @breonnabenoit731
      @breonnabenoit731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I do!!!

  • @carolynminty8782
    @carolynminty8782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @karlomoonblade
    @karlomoonblade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @turtledove6172
    @turtledove6172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He was preforming at one of the country awards ceremonies when I was a kid and my grandma was like, "does he even own jeans without holes?" and my mom and sister both went, "who cares?!" We just loved his music, we didn't care about holes in his jeans, my sister and I had holes in ours too

    • @tomh3062
      @tomh3062 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😀🙂

    • @alanjackson7957
      @alanjackson7957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @idahoandude3284
    @idahoandude3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @haydenrab
    @haydenrab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Love this type of vid. Lets not forget that Alan Jackson also had some of the greatest session musicians on the planet play on all his material. He’s responsible for Brent Mason’s legend status too! Plus the days when 2 minutes solos were allowed like on “I didn’t know her name”. Iconic!

    • @nedyarb7215
      @nedyarb7215 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i can NOT STAND "i don't even know her name"

  • @jadiebrown2910
    @jadiebrown2910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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. 🤩🤩🤩

  • @davidfence6939
    @davidfence6939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @jessielee3330
    @jessielee3330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have loved Alan since I can remember. I just love everything about him and what he stands for. I love all his songs, but if I had to pick a favorite probably "here in the real world" ❤

  • @andrewguidarelliwx1725
    @andrewguidarelliwx1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alan Jackson was my favorite country artist growing up (Born 1996) and one of the last "real" country artists before country turned into pop again. Favorite songs were Remember When and Drive. This video really brought back the nostalgia and gave me an even deeper appreciation of his music.

  • @dirtywhiteboy40219
    @dirtywhiteboy40219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @IreneMGarza
    @IreneMGarza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @MadisonS415
    @MadisonS415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    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.

  • @chasewilliams3381
    @chasewilliams3381 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Damn no mention of Brent Mason, there wouldn't of been Alan's sound with out Brent on the guitar... that being said this is my fav video grady has done and im giant Alan Jackson fan

  • @TheOcelotSlayer
    @TheOcelotSlayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Fleegi
    @Fleegi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @DavidJohnson-xw8hq
    @DavidJohnson-xw8hq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Drive is musical poetry. A true masterpiece.

  • @Jacekuhl
    @Jacekuhl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think Alan Jaskson has to be my favorite artists from the time he was around. He’s got music that can release different emotions.

  • @AClassicBrick
    @AClassicBrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @briceduke4875
    @briceduke4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @thetowerfantasymusic
    @thetowerfantasymusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Yes, thank you Grady. i spent my childhood listening to this man !

  • @Iivforevermore
    @Iivforevermore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Alan Jackson is definitely one of my favorite artists of all time. His music has been in my life since my earliest memories. My uncle who passed away in 2014 loved his music so I always think of him every time I hear one of Alan’s songs. My aunt also loves his music so it makes his music more special. I also have so many memories of dancing with my husband to so many of his songs at multiple weddings and parties. I also tear up every single time I hear Drive and Where were you when the world stopped turning. His music is definitely legendary and will always hold a special place in my life.

  • @JCourts2k23
    @JCourts2k23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have Alan Jackson, I am just turned 40, seen him in concert when I was a kid

  • @talynnbrooke9905
    @talynnbrooke9905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @alexwyman8380
    @alexwyman8380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I absolutely adore Alan Jackson. He's the perfect mix of 80s country and bluegrass

  • @GriswoldFarms
    @GriswoldFarms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @capnjimmy7357
    @capnjimmy7357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is a true legend. Sweet country music where have you gone.

  • @andreskanes1348
    @andreskanes1348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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