Alan Jackson Leads Lineup For Home Town Benefit Concert

Alan Jackson will be headlining a special hometown benefit concert in Newnan, Georgia that will certainly likewise include Concerts from Chris Youthful, Caylee Hammack, Adam Wright and Brian Wright.

The sold out Where I Originate from: Tornado Advantage will be happening at the Coweta Region Fairgrounds on June 26th and also will be increasing funds for the Coweta Area Foundation's alleviation efforts complying with the EF-4 tornado that hit Newnan on March 26th and also ruined over 70 homes as well as compromised over 1700 frameworks.

Jackson had this to state, "After the hurricanes came through Newnan I understood that I intended to do what I could to help my home town. I began working on a concept to do some kind of advantage in Nashville to aid those affected in Newnan, yet after that learnt through a team of leaders in Newnan.

"I'm glad we came up with a means to bring this program to my home town ... and I more than happy to be assisting the people that require it most." Locate even more information on official website.

Alan Jackson Emus

Alan Jackson Emus, 64, of Mansfield, passed peacefully on July 6, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Diane M (Laracy) Emus for 42 years.

Born in Norwood on Feb. 27, 1954, he was a son of the late Melvin C. and Margaret J. (Stahl) Emus. Alan worked as a foreman at CertainTeed Corporation in Norwood. He was an avid fly fisherman and model train enthusiast. He liked growing vegetables in his garden, was a New England Patriots fan, and loved his cherished dogs.

His greatest joy was in spending time with his grandchildren. Alan also served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.

In addition to his wife Diane, Alan is survived by three children, Jason Emus and his wife Kristen of Mansfield, Michael Emus of Brighton, and Rachel Emus and her partner John Warfel of Maine; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Victoria, Benjamin, and Mariella; two brothers, Steven Emus and his wife Liz of New Hampshire, and David Emus and is wife Joanne of New Hampshire.

Also survived by his father and mother in law William and Mary Laracy of Foxboro, his brother in laws Paul Laracy and his wife Martha of Norton, David Laracy and his wife Karen of Foxboro, Michael Laracy and his wife Karen of Foxboro, Kevin Laracy and his wife Elizabeth of Walpole, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 10 at 11 a.m. in Bethany Congregational Church, 3 Rockhill St., Foxboro. Interment followed at Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxboro. Arrangements were by the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, Foxboro.

For additional information please contact 508 543-5471. To send an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website at www.robertsandsonsfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Alan Emus may be made in support of the glioblastoma research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Checks can be mailed to Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, Attn. Catherine Baten, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

Superstar Alan Jackson returns to Amp on Friday after six years

Honky-tonk country star Alan Jackson returns to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater for the first time in six years, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. His last Amp show, in September 2012, sold out, and Friday’s show was fast approaching those numbers, according to his management; some tickets may remain.

Since his first Top 10 hit in 1990  “Here in the Real World” Jackson’s sold 80 million albums worldwide with 35 No. 1 songs and dozens of others going Top 40. He’s a three-time CMA Entertainer of the year, and a member of the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Georgia Music Hall of Fame and as of this year, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jackson’s won a pair of Grammys, Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and a number of others. He’s cut 14 platinum albums, 16 if you include two greatest-hits collections.

Born and raised in rural Newnan, Ga., Jackson endeared himself to old-school country artists by blending mainstream sounds with a traditionalist honky-tonk style. Last October, country music legend Loretta Lynn made a surprise visit, her first public appearance following a stroke, to help induct Jackson into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Lynn recalled meeting the young man backstage, decades ago.

“I told him he was going to be one of the greatest singers in country music,” Lynn said. “He hasn’t let me down. ... He’s the only one who could bring me here.”

Jackson’s chain of signature songs includes “Chattahoochee,” “Drive,” “Gone Country,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” and “Good Time.” This Tuscaloosa stop comes as part of his extended Honky Tonk Highway tour. In addition to the 2012 Amp show, Jackson headlined a 1998 University of Alabama homecoming concert at Coleman Coliseum.

The opening act will be Riley Green, a Jacksonville, Ala. native. He’s cut three EPs, and has been touring the Southeast for the past three years. His best-known song is an anthemic “Bury Me In Dixie.”

Hear Alan Jackson Turn To 'Jim And Jack And Hank' In New Single

Boot scootin 'song works as a preview of upcoming album, Angels & Spirit'

Alan Jackson has released his first single since last year's "A Million Ways to Die", asking the hum of his new album, Angels and alcohol, a month before its release. Written by "Chattahoochee" crooner himself, "Jim and Jack and Hank" is rooted in the spirit of two staggered early nineties the country, doubling as a sign that angels and alcohol - which hits after a couple of albums exploring gospel and bluegrass music - marks a return to Jackson early country.

 

During the first verse of the song, Jackson sick girlfriend leaves him for good acceleration out of town with the dog couple in the shotgun seat. Angry, Jackson becomes the bottle - and Bocephus - for comfort. While the company is Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and Hank Williams (father and son, apparently, since both are mentioned), he did his need to stay.

Along with the title track Angeles and alcohol, a traditional ballad resonance has become a fan favorite during his Keeping Country Tour "Jim and Jack and Hank" is one of the few songs of Jackson advance from next album. Produced by longtime partner Keith Stegall, the record hits stores July 17, with Jackson playing a handful of shows - including an upcoming performance at the Rock the South benefit show in Cullman, Alabama - in the meantime.

Alan Jackson: Country Music Star Pays Moving Tribute At CMA Awards

Country music legend Alan Jackson took the stage last night at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) in the AT & T stadium in Arlington, Texas, for "Where were you (when the world stopped turning)." Jackson was introduced by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and according to The Boot Jackson played a slow acoustic version of his hit song and silence filled the audience moved.

Aikman Jackson and dedicated the song to the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, which 20 years ago to the day happened on 19 April 1995. Alan Jackson played the silent crowd watched a backdrop of scenes flash atrocity on the big screen behind him. The tribute was all the more poignant because Jackson wrote the song as a tribute to those killed in the attack on the twin towers in New York on 11 September 2001. According to the Hollywood Reporter many in the audience were moved to tears by Jacksons performance.



Alan Jackson says he wrote the song in less than an hour, but he was just a "conduit" for the song. Jackson's performance was the exciting and fascinating. Obviously, awards are designed to be joyful and glad occasions, but many felt it was entirely appropriate for Jackson to take time to remember a solemn and tragic event.

As a veteran country star Alan Jackson is no stranger to the ACM awards, he has won no less than 18 gongs at the time but was not nominated this year. Jackson won the Best Male Vocalist three times and even co-hosted the star-studded party on one occasion in 1994.

As co-host of the event, Alan Jackson and his band created a stir after he was told he had to make his then newly released single, "Gone Country" to a backing track instead of having his band play I live. As Jackson performed on stage with his band, it was clear that the drummer played without sticks.

Alan Jackson now has more than a quarter century as a recording artist in his belt and, according Taste Of Country, Jackson is about to release a new album, his first for three years. Jackson's new album will be called angels and spirit, and is scheduled for release in July. This is the fifteenth studio album by Alan Jackson and he wrote October 7 songs on the album.

Alan Jackson Joins Rock The South 2015 Lineup

One of the biggest names in country music is coming to Cullman. Grammy-winning country artist Alan Jackson Award has signed as head of the main poster of the edition 2015 South Rock, joining a wide range of both established and young artists.



"Alan Jackson is one of the most recognizable voices in the history of country music," Rock the South producer Nathan Baugh said. "With over 80 million records sold, 35 No. 1 hits, 50 top 10 singles, 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, and 17 ACM Awards, Jackson will be easily the most successful for the South Rock artist to date. We are honored to have this legend and country fans visiting our hometown ".

Jackson joins previously announced acts Sara Evans, Jon Pardi, Eric Paslay, Blackberry Smoke, Big Smo, Travis Tritt, Corey Smith, Tyler Farr, Brantley Gilbert and DeeJay Plata. More listings of artists expected next week.

The festival will be held at Heritage Park in Cullman June 19-20.

Tickets will go on sale in three different phases, with the sale of previous entries going for the lowest prices. Pre-sale tickets will be available 12-14 February, early bird tickets from February 14 until April 30, and regular tickets from May 1 until the day before the event on June 18.

"Rock the South anticipates selling in the history of the festival this Thursday morning at 10 am," Baugh said. "Go to onlineticketspot.com for all the details."

Regular general admission tickets for the two-day festival have increased from $ 49 to $ 69; platinum tickets have increased from $ 99 to $ 119; VIP tickets have increased from $ 199 to $ 219. The organizers have also added a last VIP level, available for $ 459. A ticket "Technical Group" is also available for $ 119, which provides access to an area of 350 people in front of the stage with access private bar.

Although regular ticket prices have increased, tickets pre-sale of 12 to February 14 game regular prices last year. The early bird tickets will be sold for $ 10 above the pre-sale price for all categories, except last VIP. Ultimate VIP tickets will be available for $ 399 in pre-sale, $ 429 in advance booking and $ 459 in the normal price.

The platinum level inputs includes a seat and viewing area designated for the concert. The VIP level includes a chair in a designated viewing area, paved parking, private baths, air conditioning and private party access. The new level Ultimate VIP includes reserved seats in the front row, paved parking, a private bar, a meet and greet with an artist's choice of the individual, private bathrooms, air conditioning and a private entrance.

Def Leppard, Alan Jackson, Turtles To Return To State Fair Grandstand

Although we are in the middle of St. Paul Winter Carnival, the Minnesota State Fair wants to enter our radar. Def Leppard, Alan Jackson and turtles are the latest acts to be announced by grandstand lineup this summer.

The fair set a new precedent by announcing its first show of 2015, the country superstar Carrie Underwood in early December and August 29th concert sold out. So why keep music lovers in suspense?



Three more performances starring time-tested events will go on sale next week: veteran rockers Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla ($ 67 and $ 52) on August 27; unconditional country Jackson with acclaimed newcomer Grammy nominated Brandy Clark ($ 40) on August 30, and the Happy Together Tour 1960 golden oldies, including turtles, Association, bases, Lindsay Buckinghams and Mark Paul Revere and the Raiders ($ 21) on August 31.

Tickets for each concert will go on sale at 10 am, 11 am and noon respectively on February 3 at goticketsnow.com, 1-800-514-3849 and the State Fair box office (open 10 am- 1pm on February 3, regular box office hours begin in June).

All three of the recently announced headliners have been regulars at the Minnesota State Fair. Def Leppard has rocked the podium on four previous occasions, most recently in 2011. Jackson has seven concerts in the stands, the last in 2012, and turtles have brought their oldies package to the show for the past four years.

Other concerts include Gregg Allman recently announced (the recently dissolved Allman Brothers Band), which held March 27 at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis, and Mark Knopfler, who returns to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis in September 29. Ticket details are not announced for concerts.

Indie pop heroes Death Cab for Cutie again Northrop Auditorium on May 2 (tickets, priced at $ 38.50, go on sale at noon on Friday), and the pillars of indie-rock Sufjan Stevens is fixed for Northrop April 22 (tickets are $ 39.50, go on sale at 10 am Friday). These tickets will be available at 612-624-2345 and www.onlineticketspot.com.