Alan Jackson is taking his final ride with the announcement of tour dates in 2024 and 2025. The Last Call: One More for the Road Tour is an extension of his 2022 tour and is expected to kick off Aug. 2 at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The trek is currently set to run through May 17 with a show at Fiserv Forum, but more dates could be announced.
This will be the last time Jackson will perform at these arenas, and fans can expect to hear all of the songs they love.
“Fans know when they come to my shows, they’re going to hear the songs that made me who I am – the ones they love,” Jackson says.
“I’ve been touring for over 30 years – my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way… and I’m enjoying spending more time at home,” he continues. “But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call.”
Is Alan Jackson Retiring From Country Music?
Speculation surrounding Jackson’s longevity in country music began after he revealed in 2021 that he had been living with a degenerative nerve condition for more than a decade. The “Chattahoochee” singer was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which causes nerve damage in the body, primarily in the arms and legs. The Mayo Clinic says the disease can cause muscle contractions, a loss of sensation and make walking difficult.
“There’s no cure for it, but it’s been affecting me for years. And it’s getting more and more obvious,” Jackson told Today at the time. “And I know I’m stumbling around onstage. And now I’m having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel very uncomfortable.”
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is not deadly, and it does not decrease life expectancy, but there is currently no cure for the inherited illness. Jackson says his grandmother, father and one of his sisters all lived with the disorder.
Complications from the disease prevented him from finishing his Last Call Tour in 2022. He refrained from calling the trek his farewell tour at the time.
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Will Alan Jackson Continue to Release New Music?
While the touring portion of Jackson’s career may be coming to an end, the longtime hitmaker says he is hopeful he will continue to be creative in the studio. He shared his optimism with his daughter Mattie on her In-Joy Life podcast in 2023.
“Well, yes. I would hope so,” Jackson said about recording new music (quotes via People). “I mean, I may not have toured much, but like I said, the creative part jumps out every now and then. I’m always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies, and I feel like there’ll be some more music to come, yes.”
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Tour Dates:
Aug. 2 – Boston, Mass @ TD Garden
Aug. 24 – Grand Rapids, Mich. @ Van Andel Arena
Sept. 28 – Fayetteville, Ark. @ Bud Walton Arena
Oct. 26 – Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Arena
Nov. 16 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Delta Center
Jan. 18 – Oklahoma City, Okla. @ Paycom Center
Feb. 15 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
March 7 – Orlando, Fla. @ Kia Center
April 26 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
May 17 – Milwaukee, Wisc. @ Fiserv Forum
