When Alan Jackson, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, took the stage at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum on May 17, 2025, the crowd heard the words that will close a four‑decade touring saga: his last road show was over, and a final concert was set for Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 27, 2026. The 66‑year‑old singer also reminded fans that $1 from every ticket will support the CMT Research Foundation, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth disease, the hereditary neuropathy he’s been battling since roughly 2011.

Historical Roots: From U‑Haul Dreams to Country Royalty

Jackson’s journey began in September 1985, when he and his wife Denise Jackson loaded an old U‑Haul trailer with a handful of guitars and drove from their hometown of Newnan, Georgia, to Nashville, Tennessee. The move was a gamble that paid off: a debut single in 1989, 16 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and 35 chart‑topping singles later, he’s become one of the genre’s most enduring figures.

Tour Announcement and the Final Road Show

‘Last Call: One More for the Road’ kicked off in 2022, originally billed as a possible farewell tour but left room for another chapter. By the time Jackson addressed the sold‑out crowd in Milwaukee, the decision was clear. He explained that his Charcot‑Marie‑Tooth (CMT) symptoms – occasional stumbling, loss of fine motor control – made extended travel increasingly risky.

“I didn’t want anyone thinking I was drunk on stage,” he said, chuckling. “This disease is just going to disable me, not kill me.” The candid admission echoed his 2021 public disclosure of the diagnosis, which he had kept private for a decade.

The Nashville Finale Details

The marquee event, officially titled Last Call: One More for the Road – The FinaleNissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee, promises a stadium‑scale celebration. Though the venue seats 69,143 for football, organizers expect over 50,000 fans for the concert, thanks to a stage configuration that opens the field.

Headliners include a who’s‑who of modern country: Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Lee Ann Womack. The all‑star lineup will perform both solo sets and collaborative numbers, underscoring Jackson’s influence across generations.

• Luke Bryan – “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)”
• Eric Church – “Springsteen”
• Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart”
• Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me”
• Keith Urban – “Blue Angel”
• and many more surprise duets

Charity Drive and Health Battle

Every ticket contributes $1 to the CMT Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds labs exploring gene‑editing therapies and nerve‑regeneration techniques. Since its inception in 2021, the foundation has raised over $5 million, accelerating clinical trials that could benefit not only Jackson but thousands of patients worldwide.

Medical experts note that while CMT leads to progressive muscle weakness, it rarely shortens life expectancy. Dr. Susan Patel, a neurologist at Vanderbilt University, told MusicRow, “Jackson’s transparency raises crucial awareness. The disease’s impact on balance makes touring grueling, but his decision to keep performing as long as possible is a testament to his resilience.”

Industry and Peer Reactions

The announcement sparked a flood of tributes on social media. Country radio host Bobby Bones posted, “Alan’s been the soundtrack of my life. Seeing him close this chapter in Nashville feels poetic.” Former peers like George Strait and Garth Brooks praised his humility, noting that Jackson never chased trends; he stayed true to honky‑tonk roots.

Even rival pop‑country artist Maren Morris weighed in, saying, “It’s a reminder that legends can still surprise us. A stadium show for a songwriter who once played bars with a broken amp? Pure magic.”

Looking Ahead: Beyond the Stage

While the Nissan Stadium show marks the end of Jackson’s touring era, he hinted at future studio work and occasional charity performances. “I’ll still write, I’ll still sing, I’ll just stop hopping from city to city,” he said in a post‑concert interview.

Fans can expect a live album of the finale to drop later in 2026, with proceeds also supporting CMT research. The move aligns with Jackson’s long‑standing focus on giving back—earlier in his career he donated a portion of each “Where Have You Gone” single sale to veterans’ charities.