Alan Jackson Celebrates The 30th Anniversary Of His First Record Contract

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Alan Jackson’s career is being celebrated with the release of a new documentary, “Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man,” coming to DVD this week.

The DVD, released in conjunction with the 30^th anniversary of Alan signing his first record contract with Arista Nashville (June 26^th, 1989), features interviews with Alan, rarely seen performance footage and photos, as well as interviews with fellow country stars like Carrie Underwood, Alison Krauss and Lee Ann Womack.

Alan’s hometown of Newnan, Georgia is also celebrating his career with a newly-created exhibit on display at the Coweta County Visitors Center. The city also commissioned a two-story mural of Jackson on the side of a building at 11 North Court Square.

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Monday June 26, 1989 George H. W. Bush was President. The price of gas was about $1.06. Batman starring Michael Keaton & Jack Nicholson was released. Roseanne Cash was at the top of the Country charts with the Beatles' remake "I Don't Want to Spoil the Party.” AND Country Music History was made........ #OTD #KeepinItCountry

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