On June 27, Alan Jackson took the stage at Nissan Stadium in Nashville to play his final show. The special performance, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road - The Finale,” took place in front of a sold-out crowd of just over 55,000 people. Thousands more gathered throughout Nashville, catching a live stream of the concert at ticketed events held at places like The Country Music Hall of Fame and Belmont University. Overall, more than 80,000 fans in Music City watched Jackson perform one last time.
Playing the Hits
Just before Jackson launched into his 24-song setlist for the night, the show was temporarily halted due to a lightning delay. Forty minutes went by before “Brand New Man” by Brooks & Dunn played from the stage speakers, signaling the start of the concert. After the weather delay ended, fans donned ponchos and braved the wind and rain to listen to Jackson’s live renditions of hits like “Summertime Blues,” “Livin’ on Love,” and “Gone Country.”The “Chattahoochee” singer also performed personal singles like “Drive (For Daddy Gene),” an ode to his father, and “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” a gentle ballad Jackson wrote after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He also played two of his signature southern-inspired anthems, “Gone Country” and “Where I Come From.” The evening’s setlist included many of his 26 No. 1 hits spanning four decades in country music.
For a surprise twist, country icon George Strait joined Jackson onstage. The longtime friends and colleagues played their popular duets, including fan-favorite “Murder on Music Row,” a contemplative anthem in support of traditional country music styles.
A Diagnosis and a Tough Decision
For the last four years, Jackson has been traveling across America for his “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour, with the June 27 performance representing the grand finale. Tickets for the memorable event didn’t last long after they became available in the fall of 2025. Radio and media outlet iHeart Country reported tickets sold out “in no time.”
Jackson used his time on the road to help raise awareness and funds for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare, incurable disorder affecting the body’s nervous system and muscles. The country star was diagnosed with CMT disease in 2011. As his coordination and balance became increasingly affected, he made the tough decision to end his touring days. Overall, his “Last Call” tour raised over $2.25 million to help fund CMT disease research and initiatives.
The performer is the patriarch of a tight-knit family who has supported him throughout his career and throughout his journey navigating the disease. He has been married to his wife, Denise, for almost 50 years. Together they raised three daughters, Mattie, Alexandra, and Dani, all of whom attended his finale performance.
A Daughter’s Tribute
Though his touring days are now behind him, Jackson shared with concertgoers at his farewell show he already has a new record release in the works. An album version of the performance, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville),” is expected to debut this year on Dec. 31 via record label MCA. The album is available for pre-order now.Those who missed the concert will have a chance later in the year to experience the keystone country music event. Streaming platform Peacock and television network NBC have announced they have plans to air a recording of the concert in the near-future.
After the finale event, Jackson’s first-born, Mattie, shared her thoughts on her father’s legacy, reflecting on his timeless music and marathon career. “His music has transcended generations. His words have both healed and celebrated real people’s lives in their broken and beautiful moments. He’s always sung the truth which is why fans always come back,” she said. “Couldn’t be more proud!”
