Jackson, Alan
(*1958)
Jackson, Alan (17 Oct 1958–) Born Alan Eugene Jackson in Newnan, Georgia, Jackson is one of the best of the new-country performers. He is a talented songwriter as well as a performer in the George Jones school of honky-tonks and heartaches. Jackson began songwriting and performing as a teenager, but initially worked as a forklift driver while waiting for his big break. He moved to Nashville with his wife in search of fame and fortune. A chance meeting with Glen Campbell at the Nashville airport…