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Country Music Icon Alan Jackson Hits 50-Million

Posted by Amber Garner on 08/04/2008
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INPUT { behavior: url(http://countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/hiddenfield.htc) ; }INPUT,TEXTAREA,SELECT,.FCK__Anchor,.FCK__PageBreak { behavior: url(http://countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/disablehandles.htc) ; }TABLE { behavior: url(http://countryhound.com/FCKeditor/editor/css/behaviors/showtableborders.htc) ; }  Alan Jackson Alan Jackson’s Good Time has really paid off with sales helping him reach the 50 million album sales milestone for his career. This is the first time he has been the sole writer on all 17 tracks. The debut single off the album “Good Time” became Jackson's 33rd No.1 hit. It’s been a long road for Jackson with many awards along the way. He is the most nominated artist in CMA history. Alan Jackson has earned over 100 awards throughout his career and is a three time CMA Entertainer of the Year. Not to mention 16 Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum records. Jackson has written 23 of his 33 No.1 hits and won a Grammy when he penned the hit “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).” “It’s a short drive from Georgia to Nashville, “said Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante.  “But it’s a long way to 50 million albums sold. Alan’s songs and shows have propelled him to this incredible level of success. He has never lost touch with the fans, and they’ve shown their appreciation year after year with #1 singles and Platinum sales.”Good Time became the fourth album of Jackson’s career to reach No.1 on Billboards Top Country Albums and all-genre Billboard 200 sales chart. The sheer prolificy of Jackson’s career and the fact that it he doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon leaves us all wondering what will he accomplish next?