George Strait Joins Alan Jackson's Final Nashville Concert for 2 Duets

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 28

George Strait made a rare onstage appearance at Alan Jackson's June 27 farewell show in Nashville, joining him for "Designated Drinker" and "Murder on Music Row."
The duet capped Jackson's final touring performance at sold-out Nissan Stadium, where the 67-year-old is stepping back because Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has made performing harder.
Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson paid tribute before Jackson took the stage, and the concert was also shown live at several Nashville locations.
Strait's appearance carried a full-circle note: Jackson had joined Strait's own 2014 farewell-tour finale, which drew 104,793 fans and ended Strait's full-scale touring career.
Jackson's last show will next reach a wider audience through a prime-time TV special and a Peacock stream later this year.

Sources

USA TODAY7h ago

George Strait Joins Alan Jackson's Final Concert in Nashville, Performing Duets

Newsday7h ago

Inside country legend Alan Jackson's triumphant finale concert - Newsday

Oakridger18h ago

Alan Jackson Nashville farewell concert ends with moving speech

7 Sources

Is this truly Alan Jackson's last call or a strategic pivot for his legendary career?

What unseen moments from Alan Jackson's final show will the upcoming NBC special reveal?

How will Alan Jackson's battle with CMT shape the future of his recorded music?

Alan Jackson’s “Last Call” Farewell: How Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Ended a Country Music Era

Overview

Alan Jackson gave his final touring performance, the 'Last Call' concert, in Nashville on June 27, 2026, marking the end of his touring career. This decision was driven by his battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects the peripheral nerves and causes muscle weakness, numbness, and balance problems. These symptoms made it increasingly difficult for Jackson to meet the physical demands of live performances, as he experienced stumbling and trouble balancing on stage. His health challenges ultimately led him to step away from touring, preserving his legacy in country music.

...