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(Alan) Jackson Family News
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Newnan native Alan Jackson scored a two-fer, of sorts, this week; while his wife Denise announced today that she will follow her New York Times best-seller “It’s All About Him: Finding The Love Of My Life,” with “The Road Home” on May 13.
But back to hubby for a minute. His “Good Time” CD made its debut atop Billboard’s pop chart. And the first single, “Small Town Southern Man,” tops the R&R and Country Aircheck charts. (It’s No. 2 on Billboard’s country songs chart, and at 42 on the industry publication’s Top 100 pop singles.)
“I didn’t sit down to write a song about my family and my daddy and granddaddy, but I did pull from that stuff,” Jackson said of “Small Town”. “But wherever you go, there are rural people - around outskirts of major cities and everywhere - that are working for a living and raising families. They all have the same qualities and same goals as a small town southern man.”
As for “The Road Home,” Mrs Jackson says it will offer readers words of wisdom and faith when things get tough. “It’s never too late to choose the road that leads to abundant, joyful living,” she says. “This is a book that my children can pass along to their children and grandchildren because the life lessons are universal and apply to everyone - young and old.”
Did you pick up “Good Time” its first week in stores? How would you rate it? What about the book “It’s All About Him”? Your thoughts?
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By Jamie
March 18, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
AWESOME CD! BEAUTIFUL ALAN JACKSON MUSIC LIKE HIS EARLY YEARS. HE IS THE BEST!
By Cowetian
March 18, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
several years ago my husband and I had the experience being at the West Point Marina and hearing Alan pick and sing. He was good back then and he is better today. Just when I think he has reached his highest, he tops it again
By Jeff
March 18, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
Alan Jackson is a classic Southern Man - in all the RIGHT ways - and it shows on the new album.
He even gives a shout out to ‘B&D, Kicks and Dunn’ on the title track in reference to good old boot-scootin’ boogie’n’.
Its All About Him was a GREAT inside look at the real life of this great man from his wife’s perspective. It chronicles some hard-fought battles and lessons that didn’t come easy, but that were worth it.
Overall, both projects get a solid A/A+ from me.
By b
March 18, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
“It’s All About Him” was an uplifiting book that dealt with real life issues. It is wonderful that Denise discovered that life is all about knowing God and His Son. Through them, we can have a great life. I really enjoyed the book. Looking forward to “The Road Home”.