Country music fans have one question on their minds: Is this really the end of the road for Alan Jackson? In 2024, the beloved icon revealed a new slate of concert dates stretching into 2025—but whether these performances signal his final goodbye from touring remains a mystery, even to Jackson himself.
A Farewell Tour—Or Is It?
Back in May 2024, Jackson announced a run of shows spanning 2024 and into the spring of 2025. The final date? May 17, 2025, in Milwaukee. While the tour wasn’t officially labeled a “farewell,” its name—The Last Call: One More for the Road Tour—certainly hints at a curtain call.
A carefully worded press release described the shows as potentially being the last time Jackson would perform his legendary catalog in each city, spanning over three decades of hits. The statement called it “one final chance for people to see and hear the iconic singer-songwriter perform his best-loved songs — music that’s been the soundtrack of their lives — in concert.”
2025 Tour Dates — Here’s Where You Can See Him
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Jan. 18 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
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Feb. 15 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena
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March 7 – Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
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April 26 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
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May 17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
Will There Be More Shows?
That’s the million-dollar question. The press release referred to the announced concerts as just an “initial list,” leaving the door slightly ajar for potential additions. Could there be more stops on the tour? No one knows for sure—not even Jackson.
What’s Behind His Decision?
Alan Jackson has been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary neurological condition that affects muscle strength and coordination, especially in the arms and legs. He went public about the diagnosis in 2021, sharing that he’s quietly managed the progressive condition for more than a decade.
“It’s not going to kill me—it’s not deadly,” he explained. “But it’s been affecting me for years.”
Along with his health challenges, Jackson mentioned a growing desire to spend time with his family. His three daughters are grown, and he and wife Denise are now proud grandparents. “I’m enjoying spending more time at home,” he said, “but my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call.”
Didn’t He Already Try to Retire?
Yes—and no. Jackson previously set out on a tour in 2022 that many believed would be his final one. Unfortunately, health issues forced him to cut that tour short. The 2025 run feels like his true last bow—though he’s left just enough ambiguity to keep us guessing.
Is Alan Jackson’s Health in Serious Danger?
Despite the name of the disease, Charcot-Marie-Tooth is not life-threatening, and it doesn’t shorten life expectancy. It does, however, make performing live increasingly difficult. The illness runs in Jackson’s family—his father, grandmother, and one of his sisters also lived with it.
What About New Music?
Good news for fans who fear the music might stop altogether: Jackson hasn’t ruled out making more records. In a candid 2023 conversation on daughter Mattie’s In-Joy Life podcast, he shared that the creative fire still flickers.
“I would hope so,” he said when asked if he planned to write or record again. “I may not tour much, but the creative part jumps out every now and then. I’m always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies… I feel like there’ll be some more music to come.”
Final Thought
While we can’t say with certainty whether Alan Jackson is officially retiring, one thing is clear: these upcoming performances might be the last time fans get to see a living legend live on stage. Whether it’s truly “one more for the road” or just another stop along it, we’ll be watching—and listening.