Alan Jackson eventually got signed on as the first country artist for Arista and released his first album, Here in the Real World. The album did moderately well based on the second single released and he just kept writing songs and making albums from that point on. In 1991, Alan Jackson had three singles hit number one; “I’d Love You All Over Again,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” and “Someday.” In 1992, he won the first of many CMA awards for his song “Midnight in Montgomery.” In 1993, his album, A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love), sold more than 6 million copies. Alan Jackson became a huge star after that and during the course of his 15 year career he has sold more than 40 million records and scored more than 30 number one hits, of which he penned 21 of those songs. Several artists have had major hits as well; Jackson wrote hits for Randy Travis, Clay Walker and Faith Hill, making him one of the most respected songwriters in Nashville. His duet with Jimmy Buffet, “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” was Buffett’s biggest hit to date and Jackson won another CMA for that song.

When Alan Jackson tours, the fans flock to see one of the best singer/songwriter in the industry. Alan Jackson concert tickets sell out immediately and he tours with other well known country performers, much to the enjoyment of all the fans. In 2004, he toured with Martina McBride and it was one of the most successful tours of that year. Whether writing songs, singing songs or performing his songs live; Alan Jackson is definitely a strong fixture in the country music world.