Alan Jackson

American country singer and songwriter
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Alan Jackson

Summary

Alan Jackson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newnan[2]. He was born on October 17, 1958[3]. He worked as a country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], composer[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,195 views/month, #3,773 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alan Jackson was born in Newnan[2].
  • Alan Jackson was born on October 17, 1958[3].
  • Alan Jackson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Alan Jackson is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Alan Jackson's professions included country singer[4].
  • Alan Jackson's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
  • Alan Jackson worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Alan Jackson's professions included composer[7].
  • Alan Jackson's professions included artist[8].
  • Alan Jackson's professions included music artist[12].
  • Alan Jackson was educated at Newnan High School[13].
  • Alan Jackson received the American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[14].
  • Alan Jackson received the Favorite Country Single[15].
  • Alan Jackson received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[16].
  • Alan Jackson received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[17].
  • Alan Jackson received the Grammy Award for Best Country Song[18].
  • Alan Jackson received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[19].
  • Alan Jackson is recorded as male[20].
  • Alan Jackson's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alan Jackson's genre is country music[22].
  • Alan Jackson's genre is neotraditional country[23].
  • Alan Jackson's genre is gospel music[24].
  • Alan Jackson's genre is bluegrass music[25].
  • Alan Jackson's record label is recorded as Arista Records[26].
  • Alan Jackson's record label is recorded as Capitol Records Nashville[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alan Jackson's place of birth was Newnan[2]. He was born on October 17, 1958[3]. He is identified as part of the English Americans ethnic group[11].

Education

Alan Jackson's education included a stint at Newnan High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], composer[7], artist[8], and music artist[12].

Recognition

Awards received include American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[14], a class of award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1974[30]; Favorite Country Single[15], a class of award[31], founded in 1974[32]; Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[16], a music award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1967[35]; Grammy Award for Best Country Song[18], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1965[38]; Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals[39], a class of award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1988[42]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[43], a commemorative plaque[44], in United States[45].

Why It Matters

Alan Jackson ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,195 views/month, #3,773 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alan Jackson born?

Born in Newnan[2], Alan Jackson…

What did Alan Jackson do for work?

Alan Jackson worked as country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], composer[7], and artist[8].

Where did Alan Jackson go to school?

Alan Jackson was educated at Newnan High School[13].

What awards did Alan Jackson receive?

Honors received include American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[14], Favorite Country Single[15], Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[16], and Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . AllMusic. wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . infoplease.com. infoplease.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . worldatlas.com. worldatlas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . AllMusic. allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . al.com. al.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . AllMusic. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . newreleasetuesday.com. newreleasetuesday.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [39] . wikidata.org.
  23. [43] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Alan Eugene
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    Sex or gender male
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