BREAKING – The country music legend is in critical condition. “We’re praying every minute,” daughter says.
“I never thought I’d have to say this, but my father, Alan Jackson, was in a terrible car crash last night. He’s currently in critical condition in the ICU. We are asking for prayers, love, and strength from everyone who has ever been touched by his music or his heart. Every moment counts now.”
The Crash: What We Know So Far
According to preliminary reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 10:47 PM on May 27 on I-65 near McEwen Drive. Jackson’s vehicle, a black Lincoln Navigator, collided with a transport truck during heavy rain, leading to a violent rollover crash.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as “horrific.”
“I saw the car flip multiple times before coming to rest near the guardrail,” one witness said. “When I rushed over and looked inside… I couldn’t believe it. It was Alan Jackson. He was barely conscious.”
Emergency responders arrived within 15 minutes and had to use hydraulic rescue tools to extract Jackson from the wreckage. He was immediately rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Condition: “Critical but Fighting”
Though the hospital has not released an official statement due to privacy concerns, sources close to the family have indicated that Jackson sustained multiple injuries, including:
- A broken femur
- Pelvic fractures
- Internal bleeding
- Blunt chest trauma
- Possible concussion or mild brain trauma
He is currently sedated and on mechanical ventilation in the ICU, with the next 72 hours described as “crucial” by medical staff.
His wife, Denise Jackson, and daughters Mattie, Alexandra (“Ali”), and Dani are reportedly by his side.
Alan Jackson, 66, is one of country music’s most iconic figures. With more than 75 million albums sold and over 50 Top 10 hits, he helped shape modern country with a traditional sound, heartfelt lyrics, and unmistakable presence.
Earlier this year, Jackson publicly announced his retirement from touring due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary neurological condition that affects muscle strength and coordination.
His final concert of the “Last Call: One More for the Road” tour took place just eleven days ago in Milwaukee.
“We thought this was his time to rest, to finally slow down,” said a family friend. “Nobody expected this.”
An Outpouring of Support: #PrayForAlan
Almost instantly, the hashtag #PrayForAlan began trending across the U.S. Thousands of fans and fellow country artists expressed their support online.
Country stars like Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, and Tim McGraw shared heartfelt messages:
“Alan isn’t just a legend—he’s a mentor, a soul, and a friend. Please God, bring him back to us,” wrote Tim McGraw.
Across Nashville, candlelight vigils are being planned, and radio stations have begun playing Alan Jackson’s songs in tribute, with stations across the country dedicating segments in his honor.
What’s Next?
The Jackson family has not scheduled a press conference but has asked for “space and prayers” during this difficult time.
“We’ll share updates when we can. For now, we’re holding on to hope,” Mattie Jackson wrote.
For fans, it’s a gut-wrenching moment: the voice that sang of love, family, loss, and Americana may now be facing his own life’s most fragile crossroads.