Alan jackson biography cmt newspaper

Alan Jackson will receive a major honor at the upcoming CMT Artists of the Year ceremony: The legendary singer-songwriter has been selected as CMT's Artist of a Lifetime.

The award acknowledges Jackson's illustrious career, which has spanned three decades.

His accomplishments include 18 studio albums, 35 No. 1 singles, two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and more. He has received two CMA Awards and one ACM Award for Video of the Year, and he was named a CMT Giant in 2008.

Additionally, Jackson received the first-ever Impact Award at the CMT Music Awards in 2014.

“I believe I’ve made more videos than just about anybody, and I know how important they have been in bringing my songs to life for the fans, so thank you, CMT, for all the years and for this sweet honor,” Jackson says, per CMT.

“I’m very proud.