George Strait is New Addition to Final Alan Jackson Concert

Finally. When Alan Jackson’s final concert was announced for June 27th at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, there were some really cool names announced to help send the country legend off—folks like Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Lee Ann Womack, and others who embrace a more traditional country sound.

But you also had some names like Luke Bryan and Keith Urban that no offense to them, just didn’t seem to fit the bill. The biggest question mark was who was left off the lineup, namely Alan Jackson’s long partner in crime against the ill’s of Music Row, George Strait. Could we even ponder a proper send off without the two reprising their CMA-winning “Murder On Music Row”?

Luckily, all has been set right with the world. Maybe they had it planned this way the whole time, but George Strait has been announced as the latest addition to the “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale” lineup. He joins Lainey Wilson as another late addition to round out the concert.

Concert tickets soared to exorbitant prices, and sold out immediately when they went on sale, so no luck securing them now if you’re looking. But hopefully the whole thing will be taped and distributed, both in video and audio form for all the Alan Jackson fans who can’t be there.

Luke Combs and Riley Green are also scheduled to perform, but don’t expect full sets from any of these folks. They’re more likely to sing a few songs in tribute to Jackson, and maybe guest with Alan on stage. Also scheduled to perform are members of Alan Jackson’s family, including nephews Adam Wright and Big City Brian Wright, along with Big City Brian Wright’s daughter, Carlisle Wright.

Whenever you see a “final show” announced, you always have to approach them with caution. Many times in the past, performers have announced their finale only to return to touring later. However, in September of 2021, Alan Jackson revealed that he’s been suffering from a degenerative nerve condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The disease is not life threatening, nor does it affect longevity. But CMT does significantly affect coordination, which has restricted Alan Jackson’s ability to perform.

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