For years, fans watched a tall, gentle singer losing his balance on stage and did not know why. Now he has told the truth about the disease that has quietly changed his life.
He was honest about it for one simple reason: he did not want fans thinking he was drunk or careless. He wanted them to know the truth. That is the kind of man he is. Straightforward. Humble. Respectful of the people who have loved his music for decades.
The illness is not deadly, but it is progressive. It will make touring and standing for long shows harder and harder. His voice is still there. His heart is still there. But the stage is becoming a tougher place to stand.
If Alan’s songs have ever helped you through a breakup, a drive home, a loss, or a quiet Sunday afternoon, this is the moment to stand by him.
Alan Jackson opens up about health struggles
At the 2022 CMA Awards, when many artists might have quietly stepped back, Alan showed up to accept a lifetime honor in front of the whole industry. You can see the care in every step he takes and the effort it takes just to stand there, but you can also hear that same warm, steady voice that has been with us for years. It is a moment that shows exactly what real perseverance looks like, especially when your own body is trying to push you off the stage.
Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award Performance & Speech (CMA Awards 2022)
The same man who once spent months on the road now has to measure every step, every show, every hour on his feet. That is why his “Last Call: One More For The Road” announcement hits so hard. It is not just another tour name. It is Alan Jackson looking his reality in the eye and choosing to say goodbye on his own terms, in his own town, with the same quiet grace he has always shown.