NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Alan Jackson will obtain the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on the Country Music Association Awards in November.
The Country Music Hall of Famer with hits like “Chattahoochee” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” joins a choose group of artists who’ve been given the award, together with Nelson, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride.
Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson shall be a part of an all-star tribute for Jackson in the course of the CMA Awards on Nov. 9, airing on ABC.
The Georgia-born neo-traditionalist challenged the style’s pop leanings within the ‘90s while selling millions of albums and scoring dozens of hits. He’s been named CMA entertainer of the yr thrice and has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The tall and lanky Grammy winner, who turned 64 this yr, has been touring, however revealed final yr that he had a degenerative nerve situation that impacts his steadiness.
“A three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, he is responsible for so many iconic moments in CMA Awards history,” stated Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, in an announcement on Thursday. “Just as Alan has been influenced by many country legends throughout his career, he too has inspired a generation of artists to stay true to the authenticity of country music.”
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