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Alan Jackson Announces a Joyful New Family Milestone After Closing the Curtain on His Career
Country music star Alan Jackson has announced the arrival of his fifth grandchild, marking a happy family milestone shortly after bringing his touring career to a close. On Friday 10 July, the singer revealed that he and his wife, Denise, had welcomed a grandson, Samuel Hudson Carrington (known as Hudson), born on 9 July to Jackson's youngest daughter, Dani, and her husband, Sam. The news caps a year of significant moments for the 67-year-old, who recently played his final major concert.
Jackson has three married daughters — Mattie, Alexandra (Ali) and Dani — and now has five grandchildren, including three grandsons and two granddaughters. His second granddaughter, Parker Anne Bradshaw, was born on 8 April, following earlier arrivals including his first grandson, Jackson Alvie Bradshaw, in December 2022. On 27 June, Jackson performed his final show, "Last Call: One More For The Road – The Finale", at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, joined by guests such as George Strait, Miranda Lambert and Luke Combs. Diagnosed around five years ago with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition, he donated $1 from every ticket to the CMT Research Foundation; the concert will air on NBC later this year and on Peacock the following day.
In short
- Alan Jackson welcomes his fifth grandchild, Hudson, born 9 July.
- The baby is the first son of daughter Dani and husband Sam.
- Jackson played his final concert in Nashville on 27 June.
Explained simply
Alan Jackson is a leading figure in country music with a career spanning several decades primarily as a touring artist. The 67-year-old was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive nerve condition affecting the limbs, around five years ago.
Jackson has recently concluded his touring career, performing his final concert in June at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The show featured guest appearances from fellow country stars including George Strait and Luke Combs.
Jackson is married to Denise and has three daughters. His children have started families of their own, and he has become a grandfather to multiple grandchildren.