Alan Jackson Star Ceremony Honors Country Music Start
Alan Jackson, one of country music’s
biggest stars, was honored with the Alan Jackson Star Ceremony earlier
this year. Since releasing his first album in 1990, Jackson has put out
thirteen full length albums, with his most recent, Freight Train,
hitting stores on March 30th. This most recent honor is sure to secure
his place in history as a country music icon.
Although it is a great honor to get a star on Hollywood Boulevard,
this is not the first major award Alan Jackson has won. Over the years,
he has taken home fourteen Academy Of Country Music Awards as well as
twelve Country Music Association Awards. In 2002, he won the Best
Country Song Grammy for his 9/11 tribute, “Where Were You (When The
World Stopped Turning).”
Over the course of his impressive career, Alan Jackson has had
other accomplishments that are not recognized with trophies and stars.
In addition to his ACM, CMA and Grammy Awards, he has 50-million albums
sold and thirty-four number one hits to his name. At fifty-one years
old, he is still going strong with new hits and extensive touring.
Jackson is in good company on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, among
many other starts of music, film and television. Other country legends
who have received this special honor include Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers
and Reba McEntire. Even some iconic fictional characters have graced
the Walk Of Fame, including Kermit The Frog and Lassie.
It is no small feat to receive a star on the legendary Walk Of Fame
and while it may not seem like it, not just anyone can get one. The
record or production company of the star in question must campaign to
the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for the honor. To be considered, a
performer must be in the business for at least five years and have made
contributions to charity.
Although he may not make a big deal of his charitable
contributions, Alan Jackson has certainly given back to the community.
He has lent his support to both the Red Cross and the Monroe Carell Jr.
Children’s Hospital. Recently, he performed a concert to benefit the
families of the Upper Big Branch mining disaster.
After the unveiling of his Hollywood Boulevard star, Alan Jackson
treated some lucky fans to an intimate performance at a small Hollywood
club called Hotel Café. He played a 21-song set to radio contest
winners who flew in from all over the country for the occasion. Jackson
rarely plays in such small venues and fans were thrilled to see him
perform with his eight-piece band.
The Alan Jackson star ceremony honored an amazing musician and
caring humanitarian who has had a huge impact on country music. From
his hit songs to his charity work, Alan Jackson has left a positive
mark in every aspect of his career. His star on Hollywood Boulevard
will ensure that his contributions are remembered for generations to
come. See others, like the Mel Brooks Star Ceremony, at
celebrityfootage.com.
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