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Alan Jackson has officially reached another major milestone in his legendary career, with his recorded music catalog now totaling 85.5 million RIAA-certified units sold in the United States.

Jackson’s RIAA certifications span nearly his entire career, beginning with his 1990 debut album, Here In the Real World, and continuing through more recent releases, including his 2021 single “The Older I Get.” His latest achievement reflects more than four decades of music and includes certifications across his albums, singles and music videos.

The country icon’s long list of accolades now includes eight multi-platinum albums, seven platinum albums and three gold albums, as well as nine singles certified multi-platinum, platinum or gold.

To commemorate the news of his 85.5-million career certified units, Jackson was surprised with a plaque at his Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale concert on June 27. The night found the country legend delivering a career-spanning setlist filled with fan-favorite hits, highlighting songs throughout his entire catalog, including many of his 35 No. 1 hits.

Before he took the stage for his final performance,  Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Eric Church, and Carrie Underwood each performed an Alan Jackson song in tribute to the country icon.

Between selling out the event with more than 80,000 attendees and receiving the plaque by the RIAA, it’s safe to say that Alan Jackson closed out his touring career on a high note. 

“Alan Jackson has built a legacy through songs that have defined Country music for more than four decades, creating a lasting connection to generations of fans. We were honored to celebrate his impact on the music community, and his remarkable 85.5-million RIAA certifications,” says RIAA SVP Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones, who was joined at the event by RIAA Chief Policy Officer Morna Willens.

The plaque now has a permanent home at Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly Whiskey Distillery and Museum, a new dual-themed facility in downtown Nashville where fans can explore the country star’s beloved career while also experiencing his Silverbelly Whiskey brand.

Jackson’s music also saw a significant boost following the concert. According to Luminate, his catalog generated more than 8.1 million streams in the two days after the show, marking a 32% increase compared to the same period the previous week, with some individual songs seeing gains of up to 79%.

Fans will have the chance to relive Alan Jackson’s all-star concert during the NBC TV special, Alan Jackson: The Last Show, set to air this December. Plus, he will be preserving the event in a new album, Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale (Live from Nashville), which is already available for pre-order.

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Sugarland are back, baby! The duo just announced announced a tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their ‘Enjoy the Ride’ album. Continue reading…​The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs

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Sugarland began dropping cryptic teasers on social media, hinting that big announcement was on the way. This sparked plenty of anticipation and speculation about what the duo had in store. The wait finally ended today, August 11, when the GRAMMY® Award-winning duo revealed they’re hitting the road for “The Ride Or Die Tour.”

The last time fans had the chance to catch Sugarland on stage was back in 2024 when they embarked on a tour with Little Big Town, promoting their collaboration on the cover of Phil Collins’ hit “Take Me Home”, as well as Sugarland’s EP There Goes The Neighborhood. Now they are back and ready to come together with fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Enjoy The Ride.

The Ride Or Die Tour will be a 26-city trek across the U.S. It kicks off October 1 in St. Augustine, FL and will continue all the way through November 21, when they will wrap things up in Dallas, TX.

With each stop, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are expected to deliver a dynamic, high-energy live experience featuring a mix of hit singles and fan-favorites from their extensive catalog that spans over 20 years.

“Enjoy the Ride was such a turning point album,” said Nettles. “It literally catapulted us onto the ride of our lives with a carnival of hits and a life on The Road. We couldn’t let its anniversary pass without marking it as something special with our fans, live and on tour!” 

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“There is truly nothing more satisfying than the lights going up on the Sugarland stage and feeling our songs rumble out of the speakers,” Bush added. “I’m excited just thinking about it and even more thrilled to be celebrating the anniversary of Enjoy The Ride.”

Information regarding fan pre-sales, local on-sale dates, and VIP upgrades, like the chance to meet the duo, score a signed guitar, gain access to the band’s soundcheck and more, can all be found on Sugarland’s official website.

“The Ride Or Die Tour” Dates:

OCTOBER

1 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

2 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum

3 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum

8 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center

9 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center

10 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center

13 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Event Center

16 – Rapid City, SD – Summit Arena

17 – New Town, ND – 4 Bears Casino

18 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center

20 – Duluth, MN – ASMOIL Arena

22 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse

23 – Rockford, IL – BMO Harris Bank Center

24 – Battle Creek, MI – Firekeepers Casino* (Ages 21+ only. On sale 8/15 at 10am. Check local listings for presales).

NOVEMBER

3 – Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank Arena

5 – Youngstown, OH – The Covelli Center

6 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena

7 –Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena

11 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center

12 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

13 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Borgata Casino

14 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena

17 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center

19 – St. Charles, MO – The Family Arena

20 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino (Ages 21+ only)

21 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theater

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When Kenny Chesney revealed the track list for his upcoming album Silver Sands Marina, there was one collaboration that immediately caught fans’ attention: “It Just Got Weird” featuring Megan Moroney. Now, the country star is opening up about how this duet came to be and the moment he realized the songstress would be the perfect addition to the track.

On July 30, Chesney returned to TalkShopLive to take questions from members of No Shoes Nation and discuss his 21st studio album arriving September 25 via his independent label, Hey Now Records.

During the conversation, the Tennessee native touched on several of the tracks including “It Just Got Weird.” He explained Moroney had heard from her friend and songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon that he had cut the track and she instantly wanted to be a part of it. She didn’t just volunteer herself, as Chesney says she “damn near insisted.”

“Megan called me and she goes, ‘I hear you cut a song because it just got weird.’ And she goes, ‘I want to sing on it.’”

Chesney didn’t put up much of a fight as he knew that she would “attack” the song in a way that would perfectly align with how he wanted it to sound.

“There’s something about her voice. I mean, just in the title, there’s a certain angst and a certain energy between the two people, and it had to be the perfect voice to do that. And I don’t know, sometimes when Megan sings, she sounds like she’s been up all night, in a great way,” he said, complimenting her signature rasp and unique tone of her voice.

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Fans have not yet heard the final recorded track from the project, but Chesney admitted he is “very happy” with how it turned out with the addition of Moroney’s vocals.

“Her voice is perfect for the emotion and the angst of that song, because like I said, there is a moment where you just know that it’s over. And whether you’re in your 20s or your 30s – No matter how old you are, you know.”

The song will appear on Silver Sands Marina, which also includes features with Lily Meola and Colbie Caillat. The project marks the start of a brand-new musical chapter for the 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.

As the first collection to drop on independent HEY NOW, these 11 songs are expected to be “unlike anything people have heard” from Kenny Chesney and it captures everything that he is known for, from positive vibes to easy-going humor, long drives and lasting memories.

“Some of them go deep, some of them will make people turn it up, a few will make them laugh… But, together, I think they’ll remind them how great it is to be alive. Even on days where you need a song like ‘Carry On,’ we’re making the best of what we’ve got.”

Fans have already gotten their hands on a few of the tracks including “Burn My Boat,” the title track and “Carry On,” Chesney’s first independent label single that marked his 100th charting single, making him the new record holder for Most Top 10s. He also became the 3rd artist in chart history to secure the entire country radio panel in its first week.

Talking with fans on TalkShopLive marked another step toward the release of Silver Sands Marina, giving Chesney the opportunity to pull back the curtain on the album and the stories behind it.

“I loved talking about Heart Life Music on TalkShopLive, because it let me get inside what we were trying to do and the process. It was a chance to show people how much telling my story meant to me, and I feel the same way about this record.”

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