Alan Jackson Goes Off Script To Stand Up For George Jones

Alan Jackson is a legend in this business, but he makes it a point to continue to represent for the legends prior to him such as George Jones. Alan Jackson gave the CMA Awads a piece of his mind when the industry attempted to short change George Jones.
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[@christianmendez7575]

i just wish country music still got played on country radio.

[@maryturner3473]

there isn't any to play

[@LANGI902]

I bet you wish grandpa's never died too

[@allenwilson9656]

@@maryturner3473 old county

[@GuageBenson1552]

just listen to the new Buddy Brown album bro!

[@davidalexander828]

@@maryturner3473 Brian Burns makes real country music so does Ryal Wade Kimes. Listen to Royal Wade Kimes "Danny Play" or Striking Matches, I came to dance. Brian Burns Indianola, Mitress of storms, or his Lost Highway Saloon, Whisky O. There are alot of artists still making real country music

[@rodneyheintzelman9378]

I love Alan Jackson he has always been a stand up guy and never forgets and never has turned his back on his roots and true country music.

[@peggycampbell7863]

Both Jackson and Jones are FANTASTIC

[@brendastough2800]

Both are great singers and I love their music.

[@galemeyer8431]

HE IS THE BEST EVER. HE CARED A LOT COUNTRY MUSIC AND HE WAS GREATEST MUSICIAN EVER 🎶 AND ALWAYS WELL BE FOR EVER.

[@galemeyer8431]

HE WILL NEVER BE REPLACED. HE IS THE ONLY ALAN JACKSON 💙 ❤ 💙❤.

[@artwerksDallas]

It ain't country music. It's POP music with a twang

[@kyliepollert8341]

That was and still is one of the greatest moments in country music history!

[@3765racer]

i was there that night and i put that moment 2nd behind the night he sang where were you. i had the privilege of being there both Nites.

[@robertaa.carney-king2716]

I love and admire the integrity of Mr. Jackson and his way of being very supportive of Mr. Jones. He has a heart of gold.

[@marieasparling6717]

I agree. Because, George was my hero as a kid & Alan's too. My Mom's hero is Alan, & he's 1 of my huge favs too. I was 5, & knew (by heart), all of George's old classics like: The Race Is On; Window Up Above; Walk Through This World With Me; If My Heart Had Windows; I'll Fly Away (which George wrote & recorded & is honestly, the best version of that song, too); Four O 33; Green Green Grass Of Home; Old Brush Arbors; Things Have Gone To Pieces; Why Baby Why; White Lightnin'; Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town; Bartender's Blues; One Woman Man; Yesterday's Wine (with Merle Haggard, is the ultimate male duet partner for George then, before, he & Alan got together); & tons more of George's songs. My father, (who's also named, George), listened to The Possum constantly, along with tons of others & that's how I got hooked on Jones. My Dad had cassettes of him & I would always take them in another room when he was at work & play them in a portable cassette player walkman I had then. Loved Jones' music so much. Thank God, Alan, & others believe in keeping Jones' songs & his style alive because, that's what music was all about. Thumbs up to Alan! :)

[@lauraglasscock7534]

Alan Jackson is a great man for that, RIP George, one of the greatest guys ever!

[@victorgraham7247]

Hello there Laura it's nice meeting you here

[@marieasparling6717]

I agree. George was The King, & he was Alan's hero, as well as the hero of many others too. 1 of my favorite songs of Alan's is, Don't Rock The Jukebox. And I agree with his lyrics, I want to hear some Jones, too. I've always found that it's great to have a good mixture of artists, instead of only 1. George started it all, him & Dolly, for me, that is. And I got hooked on country music so much so, that I have favorite songs from almost all of them. From the 90s or earlier. Too many great ones to pick from, but, I'll always have an extra place in my heart for Dolly & George because, for me, they're my lifelong favs.

[@robertagilbert12345]

And this is why I've always loved my friend Alan Jackson!!!...He stand's up for what he believes!!!❤️❤️

[@smerchly]

We give people too much power to tell us what to do . Nobody tells Allan how to run his life . More people need to do the same !

[@booboodafoo3247]

You don’t listen to Alan Jackson lmao

[@kenandkathryn]

Alan Jackson is a country music legend. And we should be thankful Alan wont let generations to come forget the REAL country music

[@marieasparling6717]

I totally agree. Alan is 1 that takes his Hero, George Jones' style of music very seriously. In Don't Rock The Jukebox, he even said, he'd rather listen to Jones. And when he sang, Here In The Real World, for me, it's like listening to Jones sing, The Grand Tour. And when Alan sings, Tall Tall Trees, (which is my favorite fast song of his), it's like listening to Jones sing, The Race Is On. And all of these songs & tons of others are classics. I even loved it when Alan sang with George, 1 of his classics as a duet years ago. The song, A Good Year For The Roses. The Duet is just as much of a classic as George's solo version is. It's a must for everyone to hear.

[@baillie4]

I remember watching that awards show. Alan was such a class act! Still is!

[@marieasparling6717]

I remember watching all of those shows too, & loved it when he did that, too. An artist with such class.

[@garyleesjukejoint9510]

Very cool of Alan Jackson. Respect. Give George Jones a short spot? I don't think so. George Jones is a legend. That's no way treat an American badass like The Possum. Some suits in a boardroom thought that was a good idea? Not hardly. R.I.P. George Jones Thank you for all the amazing songs. Thank you Alan Jackson for taking a stand and respecting George Jones.

[@jameshunt649]

George Jones was right we all do have choices ! He was also totally right when he asked who's going to fill those shoes ! Rest in peace George !

[@sherrykensinger7112]

I was there when this happened. The crowd went wild when AJ did this. Tears were pouring down my face as my favorite country artist also became my hero that memorable evening. Thank you for showcasing one of my favorite memories!

[@williamlivingston2542]

I Was Back Stage That Night when Alan Came Off Stage Walked Past Us With His Guitar and without A Word Went Straight To His Bus ……What A Night To Remember.

[@JustJimWarren]

Yes, this ia a great part of the story, but was left out.

[@AmericanAbsolute]

Long live Country Music ! AJ is one of country music's torchbearers. And his passion to keep that home fire for country music 🎶 burning will live on as he too will pass the torch as George Jones did.🤠👍

[@loismroz4217]

Saw that AND it proves great integrity for both stars.

[@suemurray5848]

Alan is such a great performer. I just finished reading his wife's book. Very well written. My heart broke when I heard about his oldest daughter losing her husband to an accident.

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Sue nice meeting you here

[@duncan3998]

A Country legend standing up for another country legend. It could not get anymore wholesome than this.

[@patrickwall8517]

Great job by Alan. Another stand up guy was Faron Young, when a station in Nashville refused to play any of Charlie Pride's record's he called the station's owner and told him that if you're not playing Charlie's records you're not playing mine.

[@markwilkins4616]

I remember that night on the CMAs...it was great!! Alan Jackson is awesome. I had the great honor of playing in a band that opened up for George Jones in 2007..He was such a great guy. I wish country music was still country... it's very few & far between these days...

[@marieasparling6717]

Yes, I find that there's some who just don't have the vocal ability. They don't have the heart pouring into every word, as Jones did. He sang every song as though he wrote it or lived it. Amazing. I find that Alan's song, Here In The Real Word, for me, is like listening to Jones sing, He Stopped Loving Her Today. It's a song like no other. Love all Jones & Alan's songs too.

[@judytumey1538]

Thank you AJ for standing up for pure country. You are awesome

[@victorgraham7247]

Hello there Judy it's nice meeting you here

[@jillmiller7248]

That's what we love about Alan and George Strait!! Two great country singers that are keeping it real !!

[@marieasparling6717]

I agree. If I had to pick only 2 songs: 1 fast & 1 sow of Strait's (for me), it's always been: I Cross My Heart (which is like listening to If My Heart Had Windows by Jones); & the other 1 would be: Fool Hearted Memory: (which is like listening to White Lightnin' by Jones). Each set of songs have similar styles or rhythms. Strait's song, Fool Hearted Memory has always been the hardest song to find on record. I tried to find it for years on boxsets, with no luck. Yet it really is 1 of his best & most underrated songs, too. It's a classic like all his other ones are. I hit the repeat on it all of the time. It's a song that really stuck with me since I was a kid.

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

George Strait and Alan Jackson are like apples and oranges. George Strait and Randy Travis are REAL country...country traditionalists. Whereas, Alan Jackson was one of the first "pop in a cowboy hat" types, who, perhaps unintentionally in retrospect, were participants in the murder on music row. Alan helped kill country music, even if he didn't actually intend to! They ALL say "not guilty", including Alan Jackson. He had a few actually country songs...but most were just pop in a cowboy hat, like the infamous Chattahoochee Hootcheekoochee song.

[@TNandTXRailfan]

@@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER Alan still kept it traditional tho, he used Steele guitars and fiddles

[@marygarner5249]

Nothing but love and respect for both off these COUNTRY Legends 💟💟💟

[@DebH.]

Love AJ! Have seen him and have plenty of memorabilia and music and my stand-up cutout of him...he's always been AWESOME and has the exact same bday as my brother 10.17.58💙 Alan has always looked up to George. Newnan, Ga. did a good job giving us Alan Jackson!

[@marieasparling6717]

Alan has always been 1 of the best out there. My country heroes when I was born were (The King), George Jones, & (The Queen), Dolly Parton. And thanks to George & Dolly, I became a huge fan of many others like Alan, Vince, Garth, Strait, Waylon, Willie, Trisha, Lorrie, Randy, & tons more. And all belong right there under the wings of George & Dolly. As they are artists who carry on their styles of tradition, etc... The awards shows get a little carried away with the current stuff, & forget all about the roots. And that's why Alan (who's hero was also, The Possum), stood up & said that's no way to treat my hero. And did what he did. That just shows that like The Possum, Alan, is also a country music hero. Alan said years ago who his hero was when he sang, "Don't Rock The Jukebox, I want to hear some JONES". Way to go, Alan. :)

[@momamae23]

He’s always loved George Jones, even when they wouldn’t let George sing, Alan sang George’s song. I love Mr. Jackson, Mr. Jones.

[@victorgraham7247]

Hello there Kentucky it's nice meeting you here

[@benniemartin3580]

George Jones was in my husband eyes the Best of all Sanger in country music after Hank Williams sr

[@marymiles362]

Alan Jackson is a stand up guy,and will ALWAYS STAND UP FOR KEEPIN IT COUNTRY MUSIC! He never wants to lose that country music feel.If there is anything he can do to keep it that way he will along with his buddy GEORGE STRAIT! REMEMBER MURDER ON MUSIC ROW? IN THAT SONG THEY BOTH AGREE. ALAN IS COUNTRY ALL THE WAY,YOU CAN TELL BY THE SONGS HE WRITES. ONLY COUNTRY FOR ALAN. All the best Alan from Canada. Please stay safe and we'll.

[@michaelmonthey5974]

Why on Earth did the CMA’s ask Jones to play on a portion of Choices?! Bravo for Mr. Jackson for sticking to his guns and standing up for the great late Mr. Jones.

[@sherrymeyer3487]

Way to Alan, I wish they played more country music on the radio. I was raised on Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, George Jones. I am 67 years and music is important at that age or for any age. I repeat Alan Jackson for trying to keep country music alive and well. Because when it's gone it will be to live without it

[@darlenemstrommer7687]

Bob Country 105.5

[@autofox5.067]

Alan Jackson was always my favorite country music singer. I would love to meet him and tell him how I always admired his songwriting it has been an inspiration to me.

[@348indian]

As always, Alan Jackson is a true artist that has never forgotten his roots. George Jones was a legend as is Alan Jackson.

[@Rosewolf29]

That was an awesome moment. Hearing choices by Alan was just pure gold

[@Linda-fe7jo]

This world is always trying to put someone out to pasture. Put some respect on George Jones' contributions to country music. Great job Allen.

[@masonwheeler6536]

Who's gonna fill their shoes? Who's gonna stand that tall?

[@JamesSmith-jq6om]

They should have just done the whole song in place of Pop-A-Top to totally fulfill what George was going to do and defy and piss off the CMAs.

[@dianeprice3332]

I love Alan Jackson he my favorite country singer great job AJ

[@mikereilly4914]

Great story. George Jones is a total legend, and it's good to see Jackson acknowledge that by throwing it back in the CMA's face.

[@NanaReese1963]

.I REMEMBER THAT NIGHT VERY WELL AND I THOUGHT YOU GO MR ALAN JACKSON DONT LET THEM TREAT THE ICONIC GEORGE JONES THAT WAY!!! TY COUNTRY CAST FOR THIS MEMORY!!!

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Teresa nice meeting you here

[@sandrahunter5749]

I love Alan Jackson! I agree with Alan about George Jones 👍😎 George is one of the greatest singers! RIP George 🙏❤️

[@CoinDoctor1]

Another reason why Alan Jackson is a living LEGEND!

[@davidking7570]

I was watching when he did that, and I loved it. Pure country class. Loved George and love Alan !!

[@historybuff9276]

Country took a curve in the late 90s then a hard left going into the 2000s & those shoes will never be filled that George spoke of.

[@dawnmays7982]

I will always remember when he honored “The Opossum “ that night! I also remember hearing George’s reaction. He tested up when he saw it on TV. Historical

[@dawnmays7982]

Correction: He reared up

[@yvonneb5481]

I remember that. Gotta love Alan, always liked him and his music.

[@joycekanadet481]

2GREATS OF "COUNTRY MUSIC!!!!" 🔥🔥🔥- SUCH AN AWESOME PERSON ALAN!!!!💖

[@ledashelton4139]

Alan Jackson is a Awesome Special Country 🎶 🌟 ♥ his 🎶 Such a Great Guy Who ♥ what he does and all his Fans 💭 and Prayers Sent His Way and The Family Always Will Be A Country Cowboy Singer 🌟 Take Care Hugs ♥ 👠🐶 Leda Hope

[@misipislim6042]

I totally agree 150% that Alan Jackson is a standup guy. What you see is what you get and he stands for what country music is suppose to be just like George Jones did. If Alan ran for president I would be the first in line to vote him into office. Then I would at least know that there would be someone real and genuine in the oval office instead of that fake administration we are all having to suffer through now.

[@johnlewandowski8624]

Now, THAT'S true conviction!!

[@carolberkebile3542]

Go get ‘em COWBOY 🤠 tell ‘em like it is. Love you bunches ❤️😘❤️

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Carol nice meeting you here

[@carolberkebile3542]

@@justiceharrison5142 - Hello Justice. Nice to meet you.

[@justiceharrison5142]

@@carolberkebile3542 how are you doing today?

[@carolberkebile3542]

@@justiceharrison5142 - well my head is above water Justice. I hope yours is as well😁

[@t.s.racing]

" in outlaw fashion " No wonder I love the music of both these gentlemen !

[@mollysmayhem7046]

Thank you Alan for standing for something good!!!!

[@KarenMartin-gp8or]

My favorite designer is Alan jackson

[@pamelacole9897]

Alan Jackson is the best ever. He is the most humble man and always stands up for the the best of the best. Just like George he also stood up and by Hank Williams Jr throughout his ups and downs

[@BikerDash]

Gotta love how honest and true the man is.

[@DebbieRowland-w7y]

I love what Alan Jackson stand up for what he believe in and stays true to country music❤

[@gertrudeshreve8102]

Thank you !! Alan Jackson ,will alway love and honor you for what you did ..Sur George Jones does to.....

[@rodneycampbell290]

Alan Jackson you keep traditional country alive. Singing comes from the heart.

[@carolynwhite9313]

This new “country” music needs its own radio play. It is not country music.

[@seanemmettfullerton]

Thanks for this... it's sad how much of a stranglehold big money advertisers have on tv and radio programming, and how spineless the producers and directors have become.

[@lindamorgan2678]

Is there a link to a vid on this would love to see it. Thanks for the info

[@Truckerdaddy]

He's always been a class act. One of the all time greats.

[@patriciawitherspoon2834]

Let's bring country music back

[@jewls9697]

Spectacular!!

[@birky0191]

honestly alan jackson is one of the few old time people who are still left helping and honestly introducing the true kings of country to new people since he knew most of them aside from the founders like hank williams sr and the original carter family but he knew johnny cash george jones hank williams jr merle haggard and so on he is one of the few people who are still alive (and can still sing) that knows what the old era was like and wants to preserve it and make sure it isnt forgotten

[@macmac8249]

What a gentleman. A genuine class act! Thanks for the video…Mac

[@kennethseals7336]

AJ is one of the Greatest! Just like GJ!!

[@dylanryder1106]

Thank God for Alan Jackson! With all the new "country" out today that doesn't even sound like country, you would think that the CMA's would take the time to honor one of the best that paved the way on their own! I'm glad Alan put his foot down! Legend!

[@margaretvanwaning9882]

That was certainly a class act by Alan.♥️

[@jackiemcadams6727]

I knew you had a kind heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@rogerjones6464]

Amen brother ALAN JACKSON I don't blame ya country music icon

[@phyllisrogers847]

I am so glad Alan Jackson stood up for George Jones Alan Jackson as a Class Act God bless you Alan and I love your music I'm one of your big fans and I love George Jones I've seen him here in North Carolina he said he's going to take their place only Alan can take their place Hammond George Jones was good together

[@marthadear2406]

I have always loved Alan Jackson and prayers are with he and his family at this time!

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

Hi, from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 This is the first time I have come across your podcast and immediately subscribed. In the Eastern Cape province country music is like a step-child. Instead of tuning in to a radio station, I listen to my records and cd's.

[@perijetton9275]

Alan loved George! That was his way of saying “Pop this top” 🤣🤣

[@BJ2020_]

If more artists had his backbone the award shows, radio and genre itself would still be true country, no hip hop, rap, rock and Victoria Secret Runway models

[@alenorarollison699]

Alan Jackson is one hell or aman love u alan keep country coming u are also one awesome singer country music is honored to have u

[@elmermason9685]

This so called new country isn't even close to being country. George Jones and his music will live on as being true country. Alan Jackson is a man with a heart filled with preserving what country is all about. George Jones said in one of his songs, Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes, it sure won't be this new generation of hip hop wannabe's. Thank you Alan for your dedication to what you believe.

[@sawmill9392]

I'm glad he did that and wish more would stand up to preserve country music. It seems to be diluted down very fast in the past few years. I turned on this last country music awards (2022) show, I could not believe what was happening, I immediately turned and watched the history channel, the so called country music played now days is a discredit to country music.

[@seamansj]

Hope more country star make a stand for real country music!!

[@diesel7903]

Alan Jackson is a country badass

[@justinraystyles3537]

Alan Jackson is one of the last of the real country singers still out there always liked him knew he was something special back when he first started!!

[@tinascissor1319]

So great you acted in what you believe in.

[@MrBsteve47]

GOD bless Alan Jackson & GOD bless REAL Country Music!!!

[@gregcoleman4738]

Need to check out why George left then look at the video when they wouldn’t let Alan’s band play. Class act all the way

[@tennesseechic1958]

💜💜💜 Awesome, Alan Jackson!

[@Itsjake908]

This is a story to remember. God bless.

[@luzineterodrigues7479]

Love the song with this Duet wonderful voice👑👑❤.

[@robertbenfield5863]

These are the two best singers ever in country music I love to listen to both of them I hope you agree

[@atfourothirtythree]

Having a country music legend do an abridged version of Choices...just to make more room for the newer brand of country. How disrespectful!! Alan Jackson stood up to the plate and stood up for what was right. Defending the roots of country music.. and the talent that came before.

[@dalethelander3781]

At that time, country still sounded like country. Bro Country, Hick Hop, and Tractor Rap were still a few years off.

[@atfourothirtythree]

@@dalethelander3781 these are sub genres that followed later. I still listened to country in 99 into 2000. By 2001 2002 I had stopped listening to country radio because it had changed too much for my liking. I loved the late 80s early 90s...Garth Brooks Ricky Van Shelton Randy Travis..Travis Tritt Clint Black Trisha Year Wood..Reba MacIntire..the Judds.and of course Alan Jackson to name a few. This may be going back but not too far back.

[@dalethelander3781]

@@atfourothirtythree No, I live that era of country, too. Lotsa line dancin' back then.

[@lynnfoster895]

Too bad the author wasn't a real country music fan he/she would know Alan Jackson's hit song is not Papa top. The song is Pop a Top. He deserves respect

[@martyweeks7594]

I've ALWAYS had RESPECT for Alan Jackson! This: 📈

[@redcloud870]

Alan Jackson is COUNTRY! God Bless!

[@midgeberg22]

Country music these days is NOT country music! It’s more pop! George Jones was the real deal!

[@cindyphifer970]

Saw this when it happened. So proud Alan did that

[@Pureblood32]

Loyalty is everything. If you don't stand for something you'll fall anything. God bless country singers

[@galemeyer8431]

HE IS THE GREATEST MAN COUNTRY SINGER EVER AND EVER WILL BE. HE THE BEST.

[@galemeyer8431]

GOD BLESS YOU.

[@kerryewen3624]

Alan Jackson is the classiest musician entertainer I have ever seen .

[@elainemurley9509]

Way to go Alan I was watching

[@jaypierce8994]

Thankyou Mr Jackson

[@tonywf6570]

Please let us all help keep traditional country music 🎶 alive, I’m a Caribbean born guy but believe or not Traditional Country Music is very popular in many of the Islands and I’m a diehard fan of Traditional Country Music and all the Country greats.

[@gizelakelly4255]

Bravo, por su música ALAN JACKSON, DiOS LO Bendiga. 🇨🇷😊

[@LandBack.2024]

Amen to all the realest country singers out there 💯

[@wandaignacio6745]

Alan know what country music is really contry love all his music Gorege including

[@justiceharrison5142]

Hello there Wanda nice meeting you here