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Alan Jackson's emotional farewell concert: "If anyone has lived the American dream, it's me"
Updated on: June 28, 2026 / 2:31 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Alan Jackson performed his final concert, "Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale," in Nashville.
- The concert featured covers of Jackson's songs by contemporary country artists like Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, and Luke Combs.
- Jackson performed his own hits, including "Gone Country," "Livin' on Love," and "Chattahoochee," despite challenges from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
- George Strait joined Jackson on stage for collaborations "Designated Drink" and "Murder on Music Row."
- One dollar from each ticket sold was donated to the CMT Research Foundation to fund research for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
- Jackson released a new song, "Still the One," two days before his final concert to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary.
- The concert will be released later in the year as an NBC concert special.