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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. 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. The show sold out almost instantly when it went on sale, and tickets have been hard to come by. But the good news is that 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. It’s truly the end of an era for a country music icon. Alan Jackson is one of my personal favorites and probably deserves a spot on my own personal Mount Rushmore of country music legends… a staple of my childhood, my college years and even now as an adult with my own kids, Alan’s timeless catalog still finds ways to move me all these years later. And while tonight is his final concert, let’s take a look back at the very beginning… His First TV Appearance Ever It’s always cool seeing some old footage of country music superstars, before anybody even knew who they were. It’s also crazy to me how many stars competed in these singing competitions, trying to get their name out there, and didn’t even win. Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves both got their start on Nashville Star – and neither of them won. Morgan Wallen was on The Voice and didn’t make it out of the playoff rounds to compete on the live shows. And the list goes on and on. It just goes to show how these “competitions” really don’t mean all that much when it comes to finding the next big thing. But every once in a while, somebody comes through one of these shows and ends up going on to become a superstar… and I guess that’s what keeps us all watching. For example? Mr. Alan Jackson. Alan was featured on the Tennessee News Network’s show You Can Be A Star, a daily talent show featuring amateur country singers, way back in 1985. But Alan wasn’t a contestant, he actually worked in the mailroom at TNN and was sitting in the audience at the time. He performed a little rendition of George Jones’ hit, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” as the show was headed to a commercial break. Little did everybody in that room know they were getting to watch a country mega-star in the making. As is turns out, Glen Campbell saw that performance and hired Alan as a writer with his publishing company, and he went on to become the first act ever signed to Arista Records. Alan’s longtime producer, Keith Stegall, was also a judge on the show, who saw this brief performance, and the rest was history. He produced just about every album Jackson has ever released. Talk about the right place at the right time. George Jones’ Funeral Alan Jackson would later go on to perform that very same song at George Jones’ funeral, many years later. A video resurfaced on YouTube of Alan Jackson singing at country legend George Jones‘ funeral back in 2013, covering one of Jones’ all-time classics: “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Fighting back the tears, Jackson delivers an incredible rendition to the crowd, the auditorium at the Grand Ole Opry erupting with claps and cheers as he hits the crescendo of the ’80s classic. You can tell Alan was doing his best to keep from breaking down, as Jones was an inspiration to himself as well as tons of other country music singers. But as he approaches the final notes, he just can’t quite fight it any longer. He pulls off his cowboy hat for one last goodbye, and with a tear in his eye, works up the strength to say, “We love you, George.” Talk about cutting DEEP… and a true full circle moment for the kid from Newnan, Georgia. The post End of an Era: Watch Alan Jackson’s 1985 TV Debut Ahead of Tonight’s Farewell Concert In Nashville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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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.