may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (March 2011) Alan Eugene Jackson Jackson in April 2010 Background information Birth name Alan Eugene Jackson Born October 17, 1958 (1958-10-17) (age 52) Origin Newnan, Georgia USA Genres Country Occupations Singer-songwriter Years active 1989–present Labels Arista Nashville, Capitol Records Nashville, Associated acts Keith Stegall, George Strait, The Wrights, Randy Travis, George Canyon Website www.alanjackson.com Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 25 were number-one hits. He is the recipient and nominee of multiple awards. Jackson is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and he was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001..