The final show of his legendary career. Alan Jackson will take the stage tonight for the final show of his career, the star-studded Last Call: One More For the Road – The Finale, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The concert is one of the hottest tickets of the year, and Nashville has been buzzing all week for one of the biggest concerts we’ve seen in a long time. Whether you’re going to the show or weren’t able to get tickets but still want to watch, here’s everything you need to know about Alan’s final show: Why Won’t Alan Jackson Be Touring Anymore? Alan announced back in 2021 that he was suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition that made it hard for the country music legend to stand and keep his balance. While he assured fans the disease isn’t fatal, it’s made it harder for the legend to tour and deliver the performance that he wants for fans: “It’s starting to affect my performance on stage a little bit, where I don’t feel comfortable and I just wanted the fans and the public to know, if they’ve come to see me in the last few years or if they come to see me in the future if I play anymore, what’s going on.” What Time Is The Show? Gates at Nissan Stadium open at 4:00, and the show starts at 6:00. Who Else Will Be There? Along with Alan, the show will feature an all-star lineup including Eric Church, George Strait, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and Lee Ann Womack – and of course we also expect some surprise guests too. Are Tickets Still Available? The show sold out almost instantly when it went on sale, and tickets have been hard to come by. SeatGeek is the primary ticketing platform for Nissan Stadium, and there are still some resale tickets available, but they’re going to cost you: As of right now, the cheapest tickets (obstructed view seats in the upper level of the stadium) start at $400. Where Should I Park? Onsite parking at Nissan Stadium is extremely limited – especially given the ongoing construction on the new Nissan Stadium – and must be purchased in advance. Stadium lots will open at 2 PM, but there are plenty of lots and garages in downtown Nashville, across the river from the stadium, and the easiest way to get there is to simply walk across the pedestrian bridge. Nissan Stadium also offers shuttle serves through Gray Line Tennessee Event Shuttle. Fans can park at 220 French Landing Drive to ride the shuttle, and the cost is $20 round trip. Tickets can be purchased here for the shuttle. What’s the Bag Policy In The Stadium? Like most stadiums and arena, Nissan Stadium enforces a clear bag policy for all events. Clear bags must be 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or smaller. All styles of clear bags are acceptable as long as they are 12″ x 12″ x 6″ or smaller. This includes clear cinch sacks, clear diaper bags, gallon ziploc bags, etc. Guests will not be allowed to empty and collapse a non-approved bag into a clear bag. Non-transparent bags can be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5,” even if you are placing it inside your larger clear bag. Non-transparent bags are still subject to inspection by security personnel at the gates. What If I Couldn’t Get Tickets, But I’m In Nashville and Still Want To Watch? The show will be livestreamed on Broadway. Keepin’ It Country on Broadway, presented by Edward Jones, will feature a screen and stage right in the middle of Broadway to livestream the entire show. Gates open at 4:00pm CT, and at 5:00pm there will be performances from James Carothers and Cory Farley, two artists who regularly perform at Alan’s AJ’s Good Time Bar and have opened for him out on the road. The livestream from Nissan Stadium will start at 6:00pm CT. What’s The Weather For Tonight? There’s a good chance of rain and thunderstorms tonight: As of right now, the forecast calls for a 40% chance of thunderstorms starting around 7 PM, with chances increasing to 70% at 9 PM. Like most stadiums, per Nissan Stadium policy a lightning strike within 8 miles would trigger a mandatory 30-minute delay.The post Alan Jackson Performs His Final Concert Tonight: Here’s Everything You Need To Know first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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What a legacy he’s leaving in country music. We’re just a day away from Last Call: One More For the Road – The Finale, Alan Jackson‘s final concert of his legendary career. It’s a career that’s included nearly 60 million albums sold, 35 #1 hits, 22 ACM awards, 17 CMA awards, two Grammy awards, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 2017. Alan’s easily in my top 5 favorite country artists of all time, and it’s hard to even know where to start when going back over his catalog with hits like “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow,” “Livin’ On Love,” “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Gone Country,” and of course, “Chattahoochee.” Of course I grew up listening to Alan Jackson so his music was the soundtrack to my childhood. But aside from his music, one thing that always stood out to me was his music videos. The ’90s were the golden age for country music videos. There are so many classics that I still remember to this day, from Tracy Byrd’s “Watermelon Crawl” and Sammy Kershaw’s “Queen of My Double Wide Trailer” to Garth Brooks getting splattered with paint in the video for “The Red Strokes.” But among all of the artists who were pumping out incredible music videos, Alan stood firmly at the top of the list. Here’s a look at 5 times Alan Jackson proved he was the ultimate king of ’90s country music videos: 1. “Chattahoochee” Everybody still remembers his classic music video for “Chattahoochee,” which featured the country singer water skiing in jeans and a cowboy hat. It’s maybe THE defining country music videos of the ’90s, and may go down as the greatest country music video of all time – especially after artists largely turned their focus away from videos in the 2000s. In the 2017 documentary Alan Jackson – Small Town Southern Man, Sony label exec Gary Overton recalled that Alan was the only one who believed in the song, and he was the one who came up with the idea for the now-iconic video: “He came up with the idea of the water-skiing with his boots on video. And everybody was like, ‘Oh my gosh, what are we doing?’ This guy was taking off, are we going to mess up? And Alan said, ‘No man, this is going to work.'” Spoiler alert: It worked. 2. “Midnight In Montgomery” While this video is the polar opposite from the rowdy, colorful party scene in “Chattahoochee,” it was still a cinematic masterpiece that proved Alan’s range far beyond the summer anthems and honky tonk twangers. Shot in black-and-white, the video shows a late-night encounter with the ghost of Hank Williams in a foggy graveyard. It’s a visually stunning example of the power of storytelling in a music video, yet understated enough to serve as the perfect complement to the haunting ballad. 3. “Mercury Blues” This video is peak ’90s: The fashion, the lighting, the at-times seizure-inducing jump cuts between scenes – and to top it all off, a then-unknown guitar player named Keith Urban in the background. As Keith recalled: “They needed a guy, a long-haired guitar player, to come in and be in this video… I signed with this publishing company, and the guy who ran the company was Alan’s manager, so they just went, ‘Oh, we got the guy for you.'” And when he got the details of the video shoot, he assumed he would get some up close and personal time with AJ: “We had a scene where I had a very tiny stage… and it was going to be basically me playing the solo, kind of silhouette, with a bit of lightning and stuff, and Alan right there singing the song.  I’m like, ‘Wow, it’s going to be great. Just him and me. Fantastic.'” But that’s not exactly how it went on the set: “So they shot my stuff a few times and then they said, ‘Alright, we’re going to bring out Alan.’ So here he comes, Alan walks out, stands right there, and he sorta looks at me, and looked back at the camera and they go, ‘And action!’  I went, ‘Well ok.’ Played the song a few more times. He never said anything to me. Nothing. I kept waiting to introduce myself. Nothing. Just a look to me and then just, ok back to the camera again. And then he walked away and that was the end of it.” Of course that wasn’t REALLY the end of it. Keith and Alan would cross paths again a few years later, and he says that the two are good friends now – and that Alan even apologized for that music video: “He’s like, ‘Man, I’m so sorry, I hated that video.'” Sorry Alan, we still love it. 4. “Gone Country” An at-times satirical look at the country boom of the ’90s, the video for “Gone Country” highlights the culture shock between the big city and rural America, with scenes from New York and Las Vegas along with Alan even singing from atop Grand Central Plaza in the Big Apple – after opening with a scene that looks straight out of Hee Haw.  5. “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” This one may be my favorite of them all. It’s so ridiculous, so over-the-top, that it will no doubt go down in history as one of the greatest country music videos of the ’90s – even if it’s not as well-known as some of his other masterpieces. The video features comedian Jeff Foxworthy as the main character in the story, who falls in love with the waitress serving him drinks at a bar. As it goes on, it gets even more ridiculous (in the best possible way) as Foxworthy snaps out of his bender and finds himself in the middle of a wedding with a woman who…well, doesn’t look exactly like he thought she did when he was throwin’ back shots of tequila. Oh, and the video also features a tribute to Alan’s now-infamous 1994 ACM Awards protest, when he was asked to perform to a backing track so he sent his drummer out without drumsticks to prove a point. It’s an all-around masterpiece, one that perfectly sums up how ridiculously amazing the ’90s were for country music videos. And among all the incredible artists who were making country music videos at the time, Alan Jackson was the ultimate king. Enjoy your time off the road Alan, you deserve it for all that you’ve given us over the past 40 years.The post Five Times Alan Jackson Proved He Was The King Of ’90s Country Music Videos first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Disappointing… Whether we like it or not, it’s become increasingly clear that artificial intelligence — specifically when it comes to generative AI in music — is here to stay. Of course, this is hardly a dismissal of the very real issue of AI “artists” not only stealing both streams and intellectual property from actual, human artists. With that being said, however, it’s an issue that we’re going to have to deal with (and actively protest) for the foreseeable future until restrictions can be made and legislation can be signed to limit it. Unfortunately, it seems as if that’s a long way away at the time being. And despite calls from nearly every artist in existence, highlighted by a 200+ person letter signed by the Artist Rights Alliance which includes the likes of Billie Eilish, Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder, Rosanne Cash, Kacey Musgraves, Chappell Roan and many more all the way back in April of 2024, we’ve seen bad actors profiting off of AI-generated music for the better part of a year at this point. This was highlighted most notably back in October when a completely AI-generated “artist” going by the name of Breaking Rust captured the #1 spot on a Billboard country chart. Given that this was the first primary instance of a completely AI-generated song going #1 on any major Billboard chart, it caused quite a stir in the music community. Our very own Aaron Ryan, who broke the story here at Whiskey Riff, ended up appearing on NPR’s podcast to explain the whole ordeal. As you can tell, the AI epidemic infiltrating music is very real and very concerning, and it’s made even worse when you consider the fact that Spotify, the worldwide leader in terms of music consumption, is actively promoting the use of AI. In case you missed it, this came to light when the company announced that they will be rolling out a brand new paid add-on for premium users that… allows them to “cover” and “remix” songs from select UMG artists using AI. The one thing that has been pretty much universally agreed on at this point in the AI debate is the simple fact that it’s musicians, artists, actors and pretty much everyone who has an ounce of respect for the arts are fighting against corporations and corner-cutters, who are constantly pushing it onto the public. Unfortunately, Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges not only promoted the use of Suno, the leading AI music “creation” software, but also admitted that he actively uses it during a recent conversation with Theo Von on his podcast, This Past Weekend. Jeff Bridges shows Theo Von how he uses AI to write and record songs, playing a Suno-generated track about his wife Sue "It's frightening, man. It's very frightening, but it's an amalgamation of all our wisdom, our soul, our things." "All the guys in Nashville are using it now.… pic.twitter.com/kF7CFVEnPw — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) June 26, 2026 Bridges, who is best known for his role as “The Dude” in The Big Lebowski, would begin his praise of artificial intelligence by calling it an “amalgamation” of all of mankind’s wisdom and soul, despite the fact that AI, by nature, is completely soulless. “AI, it’s frightening, man. It’s very frightening, but it’s an amalgamation of all our wisdom, our soul, our things.” The Crazy Heart actor would then launch into what can only be described as an ad for Suno, showing off the country song (which sounds as generic and soulless as you’d imagine) that he generated for the comedian. Bridges would then go on to claim that “all the guys in Nashville” are using Suno to create music, claiming that it’s a cost-cutting measure. Of course, this is completely ignoring the fact that the costs that are getting cut are real, human musicians and sound engineers. “All the guys in Nashville are using it now. Instead of going into the studio and paying, you know, $10,000, they can do this for nothing, man.” When Von sorta pushed back and asked if there was any inherent value to “creating music” with AI, the 2x Golden Globe winner would essentially dodge the question, simply claiming that AI is the future and describing generating music as “more challenging” than actually creating it yourself…. wait… WHAT!? More challenging that spending years to hone a craft? Give me a break, Jeff. Here’s the real kicker though…. Bridges is a real musician with recorded music, he’s released multiple albums and performs concerts. He isn’t just some no-musical-talent actor goofing around in his bedroom thinking “this is so cool!” Unsurprisingly, folks online were quick to pounce on Bridges for his shameless promotion of Suno and AI-generated “music.” Saying what most of us are thinking, many pointed out how disappointing it is to see someone who made his career in the arts promote something that is so inherently anti-art. I bet if he was 30 facing ai actors he would sing a different tune…duuuuude — Crypto Coconuts (@TheCryptoNuts) June 26, 2026 Taking the soul out of music. Yuck. — A Walk in the Rain (@AWalkIntheRain) June 26, 2026 Bit of a strange take from someone who earns their living as an artist. I’m not anti AI in full but this is a bit much. — Michele Ari (@micheleari) June 26, 2026 No, it’s not an amalgamation of our souls. It’s actually, quite literally, soulless. It’s sad to see the boomers buying into AI. pic.twitter.com/PSB814ujM1 — Faithless Town (@faithlesstown) June 26, 2026 Generative AI is less an "amalgamation of our wisdom" and more an outright theft of everyone's work, stolen in broad daylight for the benefit of people who don't value it at all. — Kevin Gamble Music (@KevGambleMusic) June 26, 2026 As mentioned previously, it’s one thing when a faceless corporation or business investor peddles the use of AI to the masses. At this point, that’s something you should expect at this point given the billions upon billions of dollars that are currently being invested at AI currently. It’s another thing entirely when you have an Academy Award winner going on one of the biggest podcasts in the country and promoting its use and subsequently undermining his fellow artists. Incredibly disappointing stuff from Bridges. But we’ll remember this conversation when AI starts coming for actors jobs (it already can)… my guess is he won’t be so pumped about AI anymore. Watch the full podcast here: The post Jeff Bridges Under Fire For Shamelessly Hyping Suno AI To Make Music: “All The Guys In Nashville Are Using It” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

How some of these failed to go #1 is downright baffling. Throughout country music’s illustrious history, there have been many names who are up there in the greatest of all time (GOAT) conversation. From Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to Dolly Parton, George Strait and Hank Williams, there have been plenty of worthy artists in the conversation. As time goes on, it’s become more apparent that Alan Jackson should also be mentioned among these greats. With nearly 60 million records sold worldwide, 14 certified-platinum albums from the RIAA, 19 ACM Awards, 17 CMA Awards, two Grammy wins, a Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), placement in the Country Music, Songwriters and NSAI Songwriters Hall of Fame, 50 Top 10 hits and 35 #1 hits (including 26 on Billboard), the Georgia native’s list of career accomplishments seem endless. Beyond timeless hits such as “Chattahoochee,” “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” “Gone Country,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” and countless more, Jackson has not only topped the charts at one of the highest rates in the genre’s history but also became the voice of multiple generations over his nearly five-decade career. With his final concert Last Call: One More For The Road – The Finale, taking place tomorrow night at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, featuring the likes of George Strait, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack and more, I thought it would be a perfect time to look at some of his biggest songs that shockingly never made their way to the top of the charts. “Midnight in Montgomery” Jackson’s haunting, fictional encounter with Hank Williams’ ghost has remained one of the best and most unique in the “Chattahoochee” singer’s discography. Though it’s often regarded as one of his best, it is not among his 26 #1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It would peak at #3 in July 1992 behind the likes of Billy Ray Cyrus’ now infamous “Achy Breaky Heart” and Wynonna’s cover of “I Saw the Light.” Additionally, it was the only single from his sophomore album, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, that failed to go #1. Peak Chart Position: #3 “Mercury Blues” “Mercury Blues,” which is a cover from the rural blues group, K. C. Douglas Trio, received a lot of love commercially upon its release in 1993. Despite being used in a Ford commercial and being performed on the sitcom Home Improvement, the track was blocked from going #1 by Tracy Lawrence’s “My Second Home” in December 1993. Peak Chart Position: #2 “Murder On Music Row” One would think that the first-ever collaboration between two of the most popular artists in country music history, George Strait and Alan Jackson, would be a guaranteed #1. However, that wasn’t the case with “Murder On Music Row.” Of course, this can be attributed to the track taking direct aim at the current state of the music industry at the time and Nashville at large. Despite “Murder On Music Row” scoring the pair two CMA Awards for Music Event of the Year in 2000 and Song of the Year in 2001, it only peaked at #38 in April 2000. Peak Chart Position: #38 “Here in the Real World” You can most likely attribute the chart position for “Here in the Real World” being just his second career single. Though it was blocked from going #1 by Dan Seals’ four-week run with “Love on Arrival.” All things considered, it’s still a great showing on your second single and first Top 5 hit. Peak Chart Position: #3 “Pop a Top” Originally recorded by Jim Ed Brown in May 1967, “Pop a Top” was a Top 5 hit upon its release. Despite Jackson’s version being a fan favorite til this day, frequently being used on the likes of TikTok, it actually didn’t receive as much love as you’d expect. Though it was released at the height of his popularity in 1999, it peaked at #6, which feels a bit low for this infectious track. Peak Chart Position: #6 Alan Jackson’s 35 #1 Hits 1. “Here In the Real World” 2. “Wanted” 3. “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow” 4. “I’d Love You All Over Again” 5. “Don’t Rock the Jukebox” 6. “Someday” 7. “Dallas” 8. “Midnight In Montgomery” 9. “Love’s Got a Hold On You” 10. “She’s Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)” 11. “Tonight I Climbed the Wall” 12. “Chattahoochee” 13. “(Who Says) You Can’t Have It All” 14. “Summertime Blues” 15. “Livin’ On Love”  16. “Gone Country” 17. “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” 18. “Tall, Tall Trees” 19. “I’ll Try” 20. “Home” 21. “Little Bitty” 22. “Who’s Cheatin’ Who” 23. “There Goes” 24. “Between the Devil and Me” 25. “Right On the Money” 26. “It Must Be Love”  27. “Where I Come From” 28. “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” 29. “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” 30. “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” (feat. Jimmy Buffett) 31. “Remember When” 32. “Small Town Southern Man” 33. “Good Time” 34. “Country Boy” 35. “As She’s Walking Away” (Zac Brown Band)The post 5 Alan Jackson Hits That Surprisingly Did NOT Go #1 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.