Alan Jackson is closing the curtain on his legendary career with his farewell tour, Last Call: One More for the Road. Although the tour began in 2022, Jackson took a brief hiatus before returning to the stage—despite his diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive neurological condition. Now, as the final leg approaches, the country icon is preparing for his last scheduled performance on May 17 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
With his touring days coming to an end, Jackson is embracing every moment—and his recent show at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, was no exception. During the emotional evening, he delivered a deeply personal performance of “Drive,” a beloved hit from his 2002 album of the same name.
Before launching into the song, Jackson took a moment to share its heartfelt origin with the audience. “This is a song I wrote quite a few years ago when my daddy passed away,” he explained. “I wanted to write a song for him—I didn’t want to write some old crying-dying kind of thing, you know? When I thought about growing up, all I ever wanted to do was drive something. He taught me all about that, and that’s what this song is about.”
As he sang, the weight of those memories seemed to wash over him. By the time he reached the final chorus, Jackson paused—visibly moved by the tribute to his late father and the realization that this was one of the last times he would perform the song live.
For fans, the moment was a powerful reminder that even country legends find it hard to say goodbye. And for Alan Jackson, each note played on this farewell tour is more than just a performance—it’s a goodbye letter to the music and the fans who have supported him for decades.