Alan Jackson – I’ll Go On Loving You

Background “I’ll Go On Loving You” is a country ballad performed by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in October 1998 as the third single from his album High Mileage. The song was written by Jackson himself and it quickly became a major hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country … Read more

Alan Jackson – 1976

Background “1976” is a country song recorded by American singer Alan Jackson. It was released in September 2002 as the third single from his album, _Drive_. The song was written by Jackson and Don Sampson. “1976” is a nostalgic reflection on the year of Jackson’s high school graduation and the cultural landscape of that era. … Read more

Alan Jackson – Buicks To The Moon

Background “Buicks to the Moon” is a country song recorded by American singer Alan Jackson. It was released in June 1992 as the third single from his third studio album, *A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love)*. The song was written by Jim McBride and Roger Murrah. At the time of its release, … Read more

Alan Jackson – Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Background “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is not a song originally written by Alan Jackson. It’s a traditional hymn penned in 1922 by Helen Howarth Lemmel, a blind Englishwoman known for her devotional songwriting. Lemmel herself recounted that the lyrics came to her as a divine inspiration after reading a devotional leaflet titled “Focused.” The … Read more

Alan Jackson – Softly And Tenderly

Background: “Softly and Tenderly” is a traditional American hymn written by Will L. Thompson in 1880. While not originally written by Alan Jackson, his rendition, released in 1999 as part of his gospel album “Precious Memories,” brought the hymn back into the spotlight for a contemporary audience. Thompson, a prolific gospel songwriter of the late … Read more

Alan Jackson – I Love To Tell The Story

Background “I Love to Tell the Story” is a well-known Christian hymn written by A. Catherine Hankey in 1866. The lyrics were inspired by Hankey’s personal experience of sharing her faith with others and the joy she found in doing so. While the original hymn tune was composed by William G. Fischer, the version popularized … Read more

Alan Jackson – Jim and Jack and Hank

Background “Jim and Jack and Hank” is a country song recorded by American singer Alan Jackson. It was released in August 1992 as the third single from his album *A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love)*. The song was written by Jackson himself. “Jim and Jack and Hank” reached number one on the … Read more

Alan Jackson – There Is Power In The Blood

Background “There Is Power in the Blood” is a well-known Christian hymn written in 1899 by Lewis Edgar Jones (1865-1936). Jones, a prolific hymn writer and evangelist, penned the lyrics based on his personal experiences and theological beliefs. Born in Yates City, Illinois, Jones dedicated his life to religious work, traveling extensively as a preacher … Read more

Alan Jackson – Angels and Alcohol

Background “Angels and Alcohol” is a country song recorded by American singer Alan Jackson. It was released in July 2015 as the lead single from his fifteenth studio album, *Angels and Alcohol*. The song was written solely by Jackson, a hallmark of his career where he frequently pens his own material. This track marked Jackson’s … Read more

Alan Jackson – www.memory

Background “www.memory” is a country song recorded by American singer Alan Jackson. It was released in May 2006 as the lead single from his album, *Like Red on a Rose*. The song was written by Jackson and Adam Wright. “www.memory” is a nostalgic ballad that reflects on the passage of time and the importance of … Read more