In a heartfelt and somber message shared just moments ago from their Nashville home, Denise Jackson — wife of country music legend Alan Jackson — has revealed news that has caused an outpouring of concern among fans around the world.
Speaking softly, Denise confirmed that Alan’s ongoing battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition he first disclosed in 2021, has recently taken a more challenging turn. While she emphasized that the condition is not life-threatening, she admitted that recent months have been physically and emotionally difficult for them both.
“Alan has always been strong, always able to push through,” she said. “But even he has days now where the simplest things take more energy than they should. We’re making adjustments at home, and we’re learning to slow down — something he’s never been good at.”
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease affects muscle strength and coordination, and in Alan’s case, it has increasingly limited his mobility on and off stage. Fans who attended his most recent shows noticed he moved more carefully, leaning more often on mic stands or stools during performances.
Yet Denise also shared that, true to his nature, Alan remains determined to keep making music — even if it means adapting how he performs.
“He’s still writing,” she smiled faintly. “In fact, there’s a new song he’s been working on that I think might be one of his most personal ever. Music has always been his way of telling the truth, and right now, he has a lot to say.”
The news has prompted a wave of emotional reactions online. Messages of prayer, encouragement, and gratitude have flooded social media, with fans sharing how Alan’s music has shaped their lives.
While the update is sobering, Denise urged fans not to lose hope.
“This isn’t the end of anything,” she said. “It’s just a new chapter. And we’re going to walk through it together — with faith, with family, and with the love of the people who’ve supported him for so many years.”
For a man whose songs have always been about truth, resilience, and holding on to what matters most, this moment is yet another verse in a life story that continues to inspire.