Alan Jackson Announces Retirement Concert as Family Grows: “It’s Time to Be Home”
Country music legend Alan Jackson has officially set a date for his farewell to touring — and the news comes just as his family is preparing to welcome a new member.
The 66-year-old singer, whose hits have defined generations of country music fans, announced that his final performance, “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale,” will take place on June 27, 2026, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue, home to the Tennessee Titans and numerous iconic concerts, will serve as the stage for one last celebration of Jackson’s four-decade career.
Jackson, who has spent more than 30 years on the road, said the decision to retire comes from a desire to spend more time with his family and to focus on his health. He has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare degenerative nerve condition that affects mobility and balance.
“I’ve been touring for over 30 years,” Jackson explained. “All my daughters are grown, and I have one grandchild and another on the way. I enjoy spending more time at home, and I think it’s time to start thinking about hanging it up full-time.”
Just days after his announcement, his eldest daughter Mattie Jackson Smith shared heartwarming news on Instagram that she and her husband, Connor Smith, are expecting their second child — a baby girl due in February 2026. The post, featuring the couple and their young son, read:
“Our little wild angel is going to be a big brother! Baby GIRL Smith coming February 2026. Thank you, Lord God.”
According to Taste of Country, this will be the third grandchild for Alan and his wife, Denise Jackson.
Despite his health challenges, Jackson’s farewell show promises to be one of the biggest celebrations in country music history. The lineup already includes Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Lee Ann Womack, and others yet to be announced.
“We felt like we had to end it all where it started — in Nashville, Music City, where country music lives,” Jackson said.
While the farewell marks the end of an era, fans can take comfort in knowing that the man who gave the world “Remember When,” “Chattahoochee,” and “Drive” is leaving the stage on his own terms — surrounded by family, faith, and a legacy that will endure long after the final song fades.
