Livin’ on Country is the complete story of Alan Jackson’s
             journey from small-town Georgia to big time success. Alan
             represents the simple truths and homespun values that are the heart
             of country music. With songs that are personal yet universal, his
             music speaks to fans around the world. Alan has sold millions of
             albums, records and more than a dozen #1 hits, won numerous
             Academy of Country Music Awards, and been named Entertainer of
             the Year by the Country Music Association. There’s no denying that
             Alan Jackson is one of country music’s greatest heroes.
             Country-Western music is the back bone of American life, how
             you can go from some one who has very little, to on top of the world.
             Alan Eugene Jackson was born October 17, 1958 in Newnan,
             Georgia. came from a family seven, his father Eugene, mother Ruth
             and four sisters: Diana, twins Cathy and Carol, and Connie. Meet his
             wife one Sunday afternoon after church at the local Dairy Queen in
             1976, this was the teen hangout. Alan and Denise married on
             December 15, 1979. They moved to Nashville in August 1985, now
             they live in Brentwood, Tennessee. They have three daughters, their
             first daughter Mattie Denise on June 19, 1990, Alexandria “Ali” Jane
             was born on August 23, 1993, and Dani Grace was born on August
             The author gives a lot of facts about Alan’s accomplishments in
             life and country music, but I don’t believe he knew Alan personally. A
             lot of the facts are quotes from some of the interviews that Alan has
             given over the years. With enough researcher you wouldn’t have to
             know your subject very well. The book just didn’t make me feel like
             Alan, I believe is one of the most inspirational singer/ song
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