Facing Health Challenges
Alan Jackson, 66, a legendary and bestselling country star, has officially announced he’s retiring from touring. His “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour” was always meant to be his final series of live performances, and now that moment has arrived. Jackson took his final curtain call on Saturday night in Milwaukee, bringing an unforgettable era to a close.
Born in Georgia, Jackson has been contending with serious health problems for several years, which played a major role in his decision to step away from the road.
“You may have heard I’m winding down,” Jackson shared with the Milwaukee audience in a touching video released online. “This is the last time you’ll see me on the road.”
He added emotionally, “Y’all might make me tear up out here.”
While this tour marked his last on the road, Jackson plans one final farewell show where it all began.
“I’ll say this is my final roadshow, but we’re planning a big finale in Nashville next summer,” he said. “I wanted to finish where it started — Nashville, Tennessee. But this is my last time touring.”
