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Alan Jackson’s Health Update: How the Country Star Is Doing Now
Nashville, TN — Country music legend Alan Jackson has provided a heartfelt update on his health and career, as fans around the world continue to rally behind him. The 66-year-old singer, best known for timeless hits like “Chattahoochee,” “Remember When,” and “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a degenerative neurological condition that affects mobility and balance.
Jackson first revealed his diagnosis publicly in 2021, explaining that the disease, while not life-threatening, has made performing increasingly difficult. Despite these challenges, he remained determined to keep singing for his fans. In 2022, he launched his “Last Call: One More for the Road Tour,” which ran through 2025, giving audiences across the country one final chance to see him live.
Earlier this year, Jackson made a moving appearance at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, where he performed “Remember When” and was honored with the inaugural Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award. Fighting through visible signs of his illness, Jackson thanked his wife Denise and their family for their unwavering support, calling the moment “a blessing beyond words.”
On May 17, 2025, Jackson performed what is now considered his final tour concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The night was filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and emotion as he bid farewell to the road after more than three decades of touring. Fans described the event as “unforgettable” and “the perfect goodbye to a true country legend.”
Still, Jackson has hinted that he isn’t saying goodbye to music entirely. In interviews, he has shared that he continues to write songs and hopes to record again in the future, even if he can no longer tour. A special farewell performance in Nashville is also being planned, expected to serve as his last major appearance on stage.
In the midst of his health struggles, Jackson has leaned heavily on his family, particularly his wife of more than 45 years, Denise. A touching onstage moment earlier this year — when the couple danced together during a performance of “Remember When” — quickly went viral, reminding fans that their love story remains one of country music’s most enduring.
For now, Alan Jackson is focused on his health, family, and faith. His fans, meanwhile, continue to celebrate not just his music, but the strength and resilience he has shown throughout his journey.