Alan Jackson Named CMT Artist of a Lifetime

Country superstar Alan Jackson will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime award (presented by Ram Trucks) at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration, joining the ranks of previous recipients Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Shania Twain, Kenny Rogers and Merle Haggard as he's celebrated by his peers for a remarkable career spanning more than three decades.

"I believe I've made more videos than just about anybody, and I know how important they have been in bringing my songs to life for the fans, so thank you CMT for all the years and for this sweet honor," Jackson says. "I'm very proud."

"We're honored to recognize the incomparable Alan Jackson as this year's CMT Artist of a Lifetime. For more than 30 years, his traditional sound, iconic voice and beloved catalog of music has captivated audiences across the globe and his talent as a recording artist and songwriter are simply unmatched," shared CMT producers. CMT Artists of the Year will air as a 90-minute special on the network, premiering Friday, October 14 (9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT).

Jackson's history with CMT runs deep. He has made and released nearly 60 iconic music videos, starting with his debut single...two of which were honored as the CMA Video of the Year ("Chattahoochee" and "Midnight in Montgomery"), another recognized as the ACM Video of the Year ("Drive (For Daddy Gene)"). He was honored as a "CMT Giant" in 2008...and he received the inaugural Impact Award at the 2014 CMT Music Awards. Jackson has also ranked Number 1 on both CMT's 40 Greatest Songs of the Decade and CMT's fan-voted 20 Greatest Men in Country Music lists.

The Artist of a Lifetime honor is just the latest event in a year that's already proven memorable for the entertainer. Jackson has been playing to full houses and sellout crowds on his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour since its early summer launch (the tour heads to the West this weekend with stops in Phoenix, AZ and Anaheim, CA...continuing next weekend with a swing to the Northeast that brings over three decades of music to Atlantic City, NJ and Pittsburgh, PA).

He recently unveiled Silverbelly, a premium bourbon whiskey distilled exclusively for - and hand-selected by - the country superstar, which is available in several states and continues its nationwide rollout this fall. And AJ's Good Time Bar, his four-story honky-tonk in the heart of downtown Nashville featuring daily live music and a rooftop view of Music City remains a top draw for tourists and locals alike.

In addition to Jackson as this year's Artist of a Lifetime, the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year special will showcase previously announced honorees Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes.

A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Alan Jackson's membership among music's all-time greats is part of a long line of career-defining accolades that include three CMA Entertainer of the Year honors, over 30 years of membership in the Grand Ole Opry, a Billboard ranking as one of the Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time, induction to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP's first 100 years.

The man from rural Newnan, GA has sold nearly 60-million albums worldwide, ranks as one of the 10 best-selling male vocalists of all-time (rock, pop and country). He has released more than 60 singles - registering 50 Top Ten hits and 35 #1s (including 26 Billboard chart-toppers). He has earned more than 150 major music industry awards - including 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, 16 Country Music Association Awards, a pair of Grammys and ASCAP's Founders and Golden Note Awards.

Jackson - one of the most successful and respected singer-songwriters in music - released his latest album, Where Have You Gone, last year. He's also the man behind one of Nashville's most-popular tourist stops, AJ's Good Time Bar, a four-story honky-tonk in the heart of downtown featuring daily live music and a rooftop view of Music City...and he recently unveiled Silverbelly Whiskey, a new premium spirit distilled exclusively for - and hand-selected by - the country superstar.

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