Jackson was born to Joseph Eugene Jackson and Ruth Musick in Newnan, Georgia, and has four older siblings. As a youth, Jackson listened primarily to gospel music. Otherwise he was not a major music fan. However, a friend of his introduced him to the music of Gene Watson, John Anderson and Hank Williams Jr. Jackson attended the local Elm Street Elementary and Newnan High School, starting a band after high school. After a time, he and his wife of six years, Denise Jackson, moved from Newnan to Nashville where Jackson hoped to pursue music full-time.
Jackson sang in church as a child. He, his father, mother, and four sisters lived in a small home. At one point, his bed was in the hallway for lack of room. His mother lives in the home to this day. His first job, at 12, was in a shoe store. He wrote his first song in 1983.
In Tennessee, Jackson got a job in The Nashville Network's mailroom. Denise got him connected to Glen Campbell, who helped him jumpstart his career. Jackson eventually signed with Arista.
His first album, 1989's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 album, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a success, spawning five major singles. Also in 1992, Randy Travis charted three singles co-written by Jackson: "Forever Together", "Better Class of Losers", and "I'd Surrender All". Conversely, Travis co-wrote Jackson's single "She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues)".
In 1994 Jackson left his management company, Ten Ten Management, which had overseen his career up to that point, and switched to Gary Overton.
It was around this time that Jackson began also gaining fame for his song-writing skills. Other country music artists who have charted with songs co-written by Jackson, including Clay Walker ("If I Could Make a Living"), Chely Wright ("Till I Was Loved By You")[5] and Faith Hill ("I Can't Do That Anymore").
His first album, 1990's Here in the Real World, was a major hit, as was his second (1991) album, Don't Rock the Jukebox. His 1992 release, A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) was a smash success, spawning five major singles with "Chattahoochee" being the most enduring and successful. After a few more hit albums, Jackson again rocketed to fame with "Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)," a song about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which became a hit single and briefly propelled him into the mainstream spotlight; the song was even the subject of parody on the popular animated series South Park, in the episode A Ladder To Heaven.
The Long Way To Go Songfacts states that on January 20, 2011 Alan Jackson and his record label, Sony, parted ways after over 20 years. Three months later a new joint venture between Capitol's EMI Records Nashville and ACR (Alan's Country Records) was announced. His debut single from the new deal was Long Way To Go, which was shipped to Country radio on June 13, 2011.
Although Jackson has been characterized as a "hat act", his influences go deep into the roots of country music and his songs have been recorded by some of the greats like Charley Pride, who recorded "Here In The Real World". He has sung with George Jones on the award-winning "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair". His sense of humor comes through in "Gone Country" with the satirical description of the wannabes who cynically jumped on the country music bandwagon in the 1990s: "Everybody's gone country/Yeah we've gone country/The whole world's gone country."
He has been credited for popularizing a Neotraditional Country sound.
'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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And to take him at his word
Just to rest upon his promise
And to know, thus saith the Lord
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
How I've proved him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
I'm so glad I learned to trust thee
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend
And I know that thou art with me
Wilt be with me to the end
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
How I've proved him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
O for grace to trust him more
The lyrics of "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" speak of the sweet feeling of surrendering oneself completely to Jesus and trusting in his words and promises. The first stanza states that it is a wonderful thing to trust in Jesus and to rely on his word, finding peace and rest in the knowledge that the Lord has spoken. The second stanza praises Jesus for being trustworthy and faithful, having been proven to be so time and time again. The repetition of his name is a form of worship and adoration, expressing the deep trust the singer has in him.
The third stanza expresses gratitude for having learned to trust in Jesus and for his presence as a friend and savior. The singer acknowledges that Jesus will always be with them until the end. The final repetition of Jesus' name is a prayer for grace and a desire to trust him even more.
The song is a reminder of the importance of having faith and fulfilling the meaning of the name "Jesus" which means "savior". By trusting in him completely and relying on his word and promises, we can find peace and security in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Trusting in Jesus is a wonderful experience
And to take him at his word
Believing in Jesus' promises
Just to rest upon his promise
Finding peace in Jesus' words
And to know, thus saith the Lord
Understanding that Jesus' promises are from God
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
Expressing deep faith in Jesus
How I've proved him o'er and o'er
Having experienced Jesus' faithfulness repeatedly
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Recognizing Jesus' value and importance
O for grace to trust him more
Desiring more strength to have greater faith in Jesus
I'm so glad I learned to trust thee
Feeling grateful for having learned to trust in Jesus
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend
Acknowledging Jesus' role as both savior and friend
And I know that thou art with me
Confident that Jesus is always present
Wilt be with me to the end
Believing that Jesus will be there until the end
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The Bible Says
If you really trust Jesus you should trust His warning:
■ "except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Jesus, in Luke 13:5)
Peter makes it clear: come to repentance, or else perish:
■ "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)
We are commanded to come to God in repentance:
■ "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Acts 17:30)
Follow directions, and we'll receive His promised mercy:
■ "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13)
Follow directions, and we'll have "remission of sins that are past" (Romans 3:25). We'll be "purged" of our "old sins" (2 Peter 1:9). Those old sins will be "blotted out":
■ "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19, NKJV).
That's right: our sins were NOT erased the moment Jesus died on the cross. Our sins remain — and we will pay for them ourselves — unless we follow directions. On the cross Jesus made His death and blood available to cover our death penalty . . . so the He could — now, today, as our advocate with the Father (1 John 2:1) — redeem us:
■ "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." (Titus 2:14)
Follow directions, and we'll also receive the gift of the holy spirit:
■ "And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him." (Acts 5:32)
■ "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38)
Just "trusting" - "faith alone" - is not enough. Today Jesus is
■ "the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:9)
True believers — like Abraham — are those who act on their faith and obey God (James 2:20-24; Hebrews 11:8). Otherwise their faith is DEAD.
One more thing to consider. Jesus told His disciples to preach repentance and remission of sins —not "faith alone" or "just trust Jesus":
■ "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." (Luke 24:45-47)
Aimee Frorland
Going thru a hard time in my life this song brings me hope!
Georgia Drumm
Jesus is always precious and learning to trust him more and more.
Eric Bryan
@Joann Beaverson Hello Joann
Eric Bryan
@Janet White Hello Janet
Eric Bryan
Hello Georgia
Joann Beaverson
Praise You Lord🙌💕💞🎼🎵🎶✝️😂👐👋
Joann Beaverson
Amen
Muanthang Ngaihte
One of my favorite Gospel songs.Amen
Eunice Gomes
Que Lindo esse Louvor❤
Loraine Martinez
What a beautiful rendition, I wish it was longer..........amen