Introduction
Fans of country music are facing heartbreaking news as legendary singer Alan Jackson announces the end of his touring career. For decades, Jackson’s voice has been a fixture in the genre, delivering countless number-one hits that have become the soundtrack to millions of lives. But now, the country icon is stepping away from the stage, citing a health battle that has made performing on the road increasingly difficult.
This farewell is not a casual retirement—it’s a necessary decision prompted by a long-standing medical condition. Jackson has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a degenerative nerve disorder, for over a decade, though he first went public with the diagnosis in 2021. CMT is a genetic condition that damages nerves in the arms and legs. While it is not life-threatening, it significantly impacts mobility, balance, and stability—challenges that are especially difficult for a performer accustomed to commanding the stage.
In his own words, Jackson described the struggle: “I know I’m stumbling around on stage and now I’m having a little trouble balancing even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel very, very uncomfortable.” For a man whose career has been built on connecting with audiences through energetic, heartfelt performances, this reality made touring no longer feasible.
Jackson has already embarked on his farewell tour, concluding the road shows on May 17th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At that performance, he told the crowd, “This is my last road show of my career,” though he reassured fans that one final, monumental performance is still on the horizon.
That historic final show is now officially scheduled for June 27th, 2026, at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, right in the heart of Music City. Fans will have one last opportunity to experience a full-length Alan Jackson concert, making it a highly anticipated event for country music lovers across the globe.
Despite stepping back from live performances, Jackson is not leaving music entirely. He continues to write and record, finding joy in the creative process. On his daughter’s podcast, he explained, “The creative part jumps out every now and then. It’s always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies. And I feel like there will be more music to come. Yes.”
For Alan Jackson, the decision to stop touring is one made for his health and his family, closing a remarkable chapter on a storied career. Yet fans can still look forward to new music from the country legend, even as they prepare to say goodbye to his live shows. June 27th at Nissan Stadium will mark the end of an era—but also a celebration of a lifetime of music that has touched hearts everywhere.