Countrynews on Instagram: "Follow (us) @countrynews if you’re a true fan of country music! 🤠 Alan Jackson is one of country music’s most celebrated artists, known for blending traditional honky-tonk sounds with modern influences to create a timeless style. Born on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia, Jackson grew up listening to gospel music and classic country legends like Hank Williams. His career took off in the late 1980s after signing with Arista Nashville, and he quickly became a staple