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.
Standing On The Promises
Alan Jackson Lyrics
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Through eternal ages let his praises ring
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises, I cannot fall
Listening every moment to the Spirit's call
Resting in my Savior as my all in all
Standing on the promises of God
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of Christ my Savior
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God
In Alan Jackson's song, "Standing On The Promises," he talks about standing firm on the promises of Christ. He speaks about letting His praises ring through all the ages, and shouting and singing glory to God in the highest. "Standing on the promises" means that even though the world may change, the promises of God remain the same, and He is always true to His Word. Jackson notes that he is "Standing on the promises of Christ my King," indicating his personal belief and devotion to Christ as his Lord and Savior.
The chorus reiterates the idea of standing on God's promises, with the repetition of the phrase, "I'm standing on the promises of God." These promises, Jackson notes, make it impossible for him to fall or fail, as long as he is listening to the Spirit's call and resting on Christ as his all in all. The song is a call to trust in God's promises and to live a life that reflects this faith and trust in Him.
Overall, "Standing On The Promises" is a beautiful reminder to believers of the steadfastness of God's promises, and the importance of holding onto them in times of uncertainty and doubt. It's a hymn of encouragement and proclamation that God is faithful, and that we can rest and depend on Him in all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Through faith and conviction, I rely upon the assurances made by Jesus, my Sovereign Lord.
Through eternal ages let his praises ring
As time endures forever, let us continually sing the praises of Jesus Christ.
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing
I will joyously exclaim and celebrate the supreme glory of Christ.
Standing on the promises of God
My foundation and steadfastness are built on the assurances of God.
Standing, standing
I remain firm, steadfast and unshakable.
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
I depend on and am unyielding in my faith in God who saves me.
Standing, standing
I remain confident and strong.
I'm standing on the promises of God
My conviction and trust are built on the assurances of God.
Standing on the promises, I cannot fall
My unwavering faith in God's pledge guarantees my inability to falter.
Listening every moment to the Spirit's call
I am attentive to the Spirit's guidance always, without ceasing.
Resting in my Savior as my all in all
I rest in the assurance that Christ is everything and all I need.
Standing on the promises of God
My foundation and steadfastness are built on the assurances of God.
Standing, standing
I remain firm, steadfast and unshakable.
Standing on the promises of Christ my Savior
I depend on and am unyielding in my faith in Christ who saves me.
Standing, standing
I remain confident and strong.
I'm standing on the promises of God
My conviction and trust are built on the assurances of God.
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@riksonteixeira4549
Standing on the promises of Christ my King
Through eternal ages let his praises ring
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing
Standing on the promises of God
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God
Standing on the promises, I cannot fall
Listening every moment to the Spirit's call
Resting in my Savior as my all in all
Standing on the promises of God
Standing, standing
Standing on the promises of Christ my Savior
Standing, standing
I'm standing on the promises of God
@thaliasenar
Standing on the Promises
Alan Jackson
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let his praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior;
Standing, standing,
I'm standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
Listening every moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.
(Refrain)
@brutosnaagricultura
glory to God!
@sillygoose4438
I have this CD of Alan Jackson and I play it on loop through many multiple trips, across the USA, to Poland, Italy, France, Hawaii, basically all over the world for years. It brings me great comfort.
@TrentonIsBlessed
Silly Goose, that's wonderful, praise God!!! God bless you!!
@TrentonIsBlessed
God bless you on your travels, especially! Shalom shalom!!
@hwingjhat5381
We have CD of Alan Jackson too...
@jeangibson9420
I have the CD too, it's my favorite!!!
@sethwallace9470
God And Jesus Christ And The Holy Ghost Is With You Everywhere No Matter Where You Are God Protect And Bless You On Your Trips
@bonniegregory9456
Standing firm on the promises of God.
@marionsquire2538
Love to think of the promises of God as I read the Bible. God is true to his promises.
@pamelacole9897
Thank you Alan Jackson for such beautiful music and bringing truly wonderful memories of love, God and true meaning to our lives