Alan Jackson’s Not Done Releasing New Albums Just Yet
Alan Jackson officially retired from touring and playing full shows on Saturday, June 27th in a massive, blowout show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. And with the way a appreciative, but exhausted Jackson had to hold onto someone’s shoulder to make it off the stage at the end of the set as fireworks went off, you tend to take his word that it truly was the finale. He might still make one-off appearances. But due to the neurological disorder CMT, his days of long haul touring and 24-song concerts are probably in the sunset.
But even as Alan Jackson announces his final tour and final concert, he assured us he wasn’t done with music entirely, including releasing new songs or albums. In fact, right before the grand finale, Jackson released a cover of “Still The One” originally recorded by Orleans. And it turns out that we won’t have to wait too long for a new album from Alan Jackson at all.
Announced in the wake of his final concert, a live album called Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville, TN) of the final concert will be released. Pre-orders are already live, and though it’s subject to change, the release date given right now is December 31st, 2026. Though we don’t have a track list just yet, hopefully it include most or all of the performances from the final show. You can see a complete set list from the show below.
Alan Jackson’s final concert was witnessed by an estimated 80,000 people when you consider the audience in the stadium, as well as the various watch parties in Nashville, from Belmont University, to the Country Music Hall of Fame, to the massive block party on Lower Broadway. The concert also raised $2.25 million for medical research into CMT.
The live album comes as NBC is prepping a television special recorded during the concert that will also air sometime later this year, and then be available for streaming on Peacock afterwards. As TV specials go though, don’t expect every moment to make it into the presentation. Hopefully, all the songs do make it onto the live album.
Alan Jackson has also been announced as a performer for the PBS “A Capitol Fourth” airing on Friday, July 3rd at 8 PM/ 7 Central, as well as streaming on YouTube. However, similar to his Memorial Day performance, Jackson’s portion will be pre-recorded from a performance at the Ryman Auditorium.
Will we get another proper studio album from Alan Jackson in the future? There’s probably a good bet. But so far, there’s not word on one.
To pre-order Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville, TN), CLICK HERE.
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Set List (not necessarily the track list):
1. Gone Country
2. I Don’t Even Know Your Name
3. Livin’ on Love
4. Summertime Blues
5. Midnight in Montgomery
6. The Blues Man
7. Who’s Cheatin’ Who
8. Here in the Real World
9. Wanted
10. I’d Love You All Over Again
11. Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow
12. The Older I Get
13. Designated Drinker (w/ George Strait)
14. Murder on Music Row (w/ George Strait)
15. Little Bitty
16. Country Boy
17. Drive (For Daddy Gene)
18. Where Were You
19. Don’t Rock the Jukebox
20. Remember When
21. It’s Five o’Clock Somewhere
22. Chattahoochee
23. Mercury Blues
24. Where I Come From
July 3, 2026 @ 4:54 pm
This is great news!
July 3, 2026 @ 9:18 pm
Luke Bryan should be done with music entirely 😭💔
July 4, 2026 @ 4:41 am
Seems like a great present for myself. And yes i would love a new album of unreleased material. His last two have been awesome in my opinion.
July 4, 2026 @ 6:20 am
It’s not the best but it gives a good idea of his 6/27 concert:
https://youtu.be/dJ2irOtIgrY?is=RPyCVV-0jC-xu-rP
July 4, 2026 @ 9:14 am
I really hope they don’t cut songs to fit an abbreviated version on a single disc. I could be wrong but I’m thinking this setlist will exceed the standard length of a single CD, and it seems like these types of concerts always drop songs to avoid multiple discs. I’d love to be wrong, though. I was sad I missed being able to catch one of Alan’s last shows in person, so I assume this would be the next best thing. Looking forward to adding it to my collection.
If anybody’s itching for more live material, Alan’s Keepin’ It Country: Live From Red Rocks is a solid latter-day show from him (though DVD or digital only, no CD). Live At Texas Stadium is also good, but he’s sharing the spotlight (and setlist) with George Strait and Jimmy Buffett. Kinda surprised there aren’t many archival recordings from Jackson’s prime in the ‘90s, but what we have is still fun.
July 4, 2026 @ 7:25 pm
I would love to hear more songs from the amazing Carlisle Wright, her music is so heart touching
July 6, 2026 @ 11:57 am
Trig,
I’m curious about how albums are created. How are certain songs chosen and why? The writing process, the order of songs, how long of a process, etc. It just often floors me how one album can contain such great songs and such terrible songs at the same time. I’m sure you have all of this info in your head, but I’m also sure you don’t have the time to educate me on it. Can you point me in the right direction of a good resource for learning this? Prefer a true inside look and not some generic article or ChatGPT explanation if possible. Much appreciated.
July 6, 2026 @ 12:32 pm
Hey Arhodes,
Yes, that is such an open-ended question and would take such a long-winded answer, I’m not sure I would want to broach it here. But there are plenty of resources I’m sure that could help answer it. If you had a more specific question, I’d be more than happy to answer.
July 6, 2026 @ 2:43 pm
Warning. These might be REALLY dumb questions:
1. Do artists have a “budget” for choosing songs for an album? Is this why they might have one or two great songs and the rest is just trash?
2. How much direct say does the record company have in what songs go on an album? Does the record company usually insist that at least a few have to be chasing the current trends to try to get radio play? Sort of a some for me, some for you system?
3. What takes so long in this process of creating a new album? Often I’ll hear an artist is in the studio working on the next album, but then the album doesn’t come out for a year or so after.
Really appreciate any insight into this. I’ve always wondered.
July 6, 2026 @ 4:19 pm
1. Every artist wants every song to be a hit, at least in the mainstream. It used to be that artists would look for more meaningful albums counts, and try to create a balance between album songs and singles. These days, albums are often simply collection points to create a stable of potential singles that can be called upon depending the time of year and the appeal in the market. Of course, this is completely different for independent artists who are simply trying to capture a moment in their lives.
2. Years ago, labels had significant say so in the material an artist would record. For some big mainstream artists, this remains the case. But over time, creative freedom has become more prevalent, as long as a label has those radio singles they can work to promote an album.
3. To get all the marketing together once a label know what they’re promoting takes months. In the major label world, nobody works from passion, so there’s rarely long days or late night to expedite anything. Also, vinyl production and distribution is also a big factor in the time it takes.
July 7, 2026 @ 5:50 am
Really appreciate it, Trig. Love the site. Check it daily.