Country Music Hall of Fame member, Alan Jackson, recently revealed that he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, a group of diseases that cause nerve damage. In an interview with Jenna Bush Hager of the “TODAY” show, Jackson, 62, shared that he inherited the illness from his father and that it has affected many members of his family. He was first diagnosed with the condition ten years ago.
The ailment has greatly impacted Jackson’s ability to move and maintain his balance on stage. “It’s been impacting me for years, and it’s becoming more and more evident to everyone around me,” he said during the interview. “And I know I’m bumbling about on stage, and now I’m having a little issue balancing even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel really uncomfortable,” he continued.
Despite his struggles, Jackson wants his followers to know that he does not want them to feel sorry for him. He emphasized that while the illness is not fatal, it will eventually render him unable of performing his job. He also added that the he’s been doing all that he can to slow down the progression of the disease.
“I’ve been seeing a lot of doctors and trying to get better, and I do my best to take care of myself,” Jackson said. “I just want to be honest and let everyone know what’s going on. I don’t want anyone to worry about me or think that I’m not doing well.”
Jackson’s fans and fellow country music artists have expressed their support for him and wished him well on his journey. Many of them also praised him for being open and honest about his condition. They hope that he’s able to continue making music for a long time to come.
This past spring, country music legend Alan Jackson released his first new studio album in over six years, “Where Have You Gone.” Despite his recent health struggles, Jackson has no plans to retire from live performance anytime soon. He has only one tour date currently booked, which is scheduled for October 8 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This event was initially scheduled for 2020.
“I’ve always felt that I never wanted to do a retirement tour like people do, then take a year off, and come back,” he explained during an interview. “I’ve always felt I’d never undertake a retirement tour like everyone else.”
Jackson acknowledged that he’s been inspired by some of his heroes who never retire and just play as much as they can and want to, and that’s what he’d like to do if his health allows it. “I think that’s kind of clichéd, but I’ve always loved some of my heroes…they never retire, and they just play as much as they can and want to, and that’s what I’d like to do if my health allows it,” he said.
Despite his health challenges, Jackson’s fans and fellow country music artists have expressed their support for him and wish him well on his journey. They hope that he’s able to continue making music for a long time to come.
In conclusion
Alan Jackson, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, recently revealed that he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, a group of diseases that cause nerve damage. Despite his struggles, Jackson wants his followers to know that he does not want them to feel sorry for him, and he’s been doing all that he can to slow down the progression of the disease. He has also no plans to retire from live performance anytime soon and has only one tour date currently booked, which is scheduled for October 8 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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