Alan Jackson Receives Eponymous ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, Performs at 2025 Ceremony

Alan Jackson received the inaugural Alan Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, where he also performed his 2003 hit "Remember When." The award, named in his honor, recognizes his national and international impact on country music through concert performances, philanthropy, record sales, and public representation. Jackson emotionally thanked his wife Denise, fans, and colleagues during his acceptance speech, reflecting on his journey from arriving in Nashville with a "paper sack full of songs and a crazy dream." With 21 ACM Awards, over 75 million records sold, and 35 number one Billboard country singles, Jackson's legacy includes iconic hits like "Chattahoochee" and "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)." He is currently retiring from touring due to a diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder. The ceremony also featured tributes from other country artists and celebrated Jackson's songwriting prowess and longstanding influence on the genre.