#alan jackson

"Chattahoochee" with every second beat removed

Taylor singing Alan Jackson's "Drive" back in 2008, which she said in the tribute video today, was her favorite song of his.

COUNTRY MUSIC TAKES OVER THE SUPER BOWL: ALAN JACKSON, DOLLY PARTON, REBA MCENTIRE & GEORGE STRAIT TO DELIVER THE GREATEST HALFTIME SPECTACLE IN HISTORY – A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION OF REAL AMERICAN ROOTS! Hold onto your cowboy hats, America – the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show just became the most legendary event in NFL history! In a move sending shockwaves through Music Row and beyond, four of country music's most iconic living legends – Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and George Strait – have been confirmed to co-headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The announcement dropped like a thunderclap in a heartfelt, down-home video shared across social media. Alan Jackson, tipping his signature white cowboy hat with that quiet grin, said: "Dolly, Reba, George – we've all shared stages and stories through the decades. When they asked about the biggest stage in the world, we all said the same thing – if we're doing this, it's gotta be together, bringing pure country heart to every soul watching." Dolly Parton, sparkling brighter than a rhinestone sky, added with her trademark warmth: "Honey, this ain't just a show – it's a full-on country revival! Alan, Reba, George, and I are gonna pour our hearts out with songs that raised generations, and create magic that'll have folks from coast to coast singing along till sunrise." Reba McEntire chimed in, her voice steady and playful: "The best part? We're not holding back. It's about the stories, the music, and the heart. This is for every fan who's ever loved country, every kid who dreamed big, and every soul ready for a night they'll never forget." George Strait, tipping his Resistol hat with effortless grace, said simply: "We've all been blessed to share these songs with the world. Now we're bringing them to the biggest stage there is, and it's gonna be special." This unprecedented 18-minute epic promises to be unlike anything the Super Bowl has ever seen: a massive stage blending rolling Georgia hills with Smoky Mountain majesty, backed by a 1,500-strong choir of fans, fiddlers, and steel guitar masters. Expect soul-stirring duets on eternal hits like “Chasin' That Neon Rainbow,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Livin' on Love,” “Here You Come Again,” and a tear-jerking mashup of “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” into “I Will Always Love You.” Special guests from country’s golden eras will join the fray, culminating in a never-before-heard original anthem penned by Jackson, Parton, McEntire, and Strait themselves – a soaring tribute to resilience, family, and the American spirit. With pyrotechnics timed to banjo riffs, laser lights dancing like fireflies, and a grand finale under a sea of American flags, this $60 million production is poised to shatter every viewership and streaming record. The internet erupted instantly: #CountrySuperBowl soared past 50 million posts in hours, ticket resales skyrocketed, and fans declared it “the night country finally gets the crown it deserves on America's biggest night.” Four timeless voices. One unforgettable stage. Every heartbeat in the stadium – and hundreds of millions at home – about to feel the power of real country. Y'all ain't ready for this one. This is the halftime show we'll be talking about for decades. Who's tuning in to witness history? Sound off below – the heartland is roaring!

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