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Good Time
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Precious Memories
: :A few decades ago nearly every country singer had at least one--often more--gospel albums in their catalog. Today, aside from gospel veteran Amy Grant, who balances the sacred and secular, and Randy Travis, that concept has long faded. For Alan Jackson, however, treating the musical past as present has been a way of life, as it is with these 15 timeless hymns from his youth. Recorded with just two acoustic guitars and a piano, it was originally a private Christmas present to his mother. The spare instrumentation is surprisingly robust behind his flawless ...
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Let It Be Christmas
: :Unlike 1993's classic Honky Tonk Christmas, which was almost entirely original tunes, 10 of these 11 tracks are well-known holiday favorites. But one of the highlights of that 1993 release was Jackson's cover of Burl Ives's very familiar 'Holly Jolly Christmas,' which he subsequently made his own. Jackson's warm, soothing voice also works wonders here, with the arrangements doing their part to transform this into yet another yuletide classic. In fact, 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' is one of the most touching versions ever recorded. Be it a semi-jazzy 'Santa Claus Is ...
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The Greatest Hits Collection
: essential recording:As a superstar who's revered by both the young country audience and traditionalists, Alan Jackson is at his finest when he's steers clear of trifles like 'Chattahoochie' and takes those younger fans to school. Here he does just that by paying respects to Hank ('Midnight in Montgomery'), swearing allegiance to George Jones ('Don't Rock the Jukebox'), and calling out all those newcomers who've decided it's time to get twangy now that country's hot ('Gone Country'). All of it pales next to 'Here in the Real World,' however, as perfect a honky-tonk ...
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Greatest Hits 2 [Regular Edition]
: :You don't have to get very far into Alan Jackson's splendid second anthology of hits before you're struck by how well the rangy Georgian has built his catalogue and how beautifully Keith Stegall continually produces his songs, filling the instrumental breaks with unexpectedly creative solos. While Jackson's choice of cover songs is usually inspired ('Pop-A-Top,' 'Little Bitty'), he's a deft writer, alternating his tongue-in-cheek, Sheriff Andy Taylor persona with his 'just a singer of simple songs' earnestness, lacing it all with an unfettered delivery and a Haggardesque dedication to the bedrock honky-tonk sound. ...
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Live at Texas Stadium
:Album Description:Mega-stars Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Jimmy Buffett joined together for the first time ever, Saturday, May 29, 2004, at Texas Stadium in Dallas. This must see concert turned into a party that Parrotheads, cowboys and the Lone Star State will never forget. With more than 120 million records sold, over 80 Number One singles and countless awards under their hats (or Hawaiian shirts), the superstars shared equal billing to showcase some of their biggest hits and fan favorites alone and together.The three of us have talked about doing this for some ...
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Honky Tonk Christmas
:Album Description:If your looking for a CD which covers all types of Country Music then, 'Is It You' Is for You. Terry Blends a mixture of Traditional, Modern and Acoustic Country to make this CD come alive. It's a must add to my collection CD.
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16 Biggest Hits
:Album Description:If your looking for a CD which covers all types of Country Music then, 'Is It You' Is for You. Terry Blends a mixture of Traditional, Modern and Acoustic Country to make this CD come alive. It's a must add to my collection CD.
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Like Red on a Rose
: :The idea of twang king Alan Jackson pairing up with Alison Krauss for an album of love songs might seem heretical to some, especially if they heard only the first cut, the adult-contemporary ballad 'Anywhere on Earth You Are.' But producer Krauss, whom Jackson approached to make a traditional bluegrass record, always knew there was a sensuous heart beating beneath his aw-shucks demeanor, one that would fit perfectly with the intimate repertoire, genre-bending musical framework, and virtuoso players she'd always chosen for herself. (Robert Lee Castleman, one of Krauss's favorite writers, weighs in ...
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Here in the Real World
: :The idea of twang king Alan Jackson pairing up with Alison Krauss for an album of love songs might seem heretical to some, especially if they heard only the first cut, the adult-contemporary ballad 'Anywhere on Earth You Are.' But producer Krauss, whom Jackson approached to make a traditional bluegrass record, always knew there was a sensuous heart beating beneath his aw-shucks demeanor, one that would fit perfectly with the intimate repertoire, genre-bending musical framework, and virtuoso players she'd always chosen for herself. (Robert Lee Castleman, one of Krauss's favorite writers, weighs in ...
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