Alan Jackson Quotes from Songs, born October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia, is an American country music singer-songwriter, revered as a pillar of traditional country with over 75 million records sold. Emerging in the late 1980s, Jackson’s honky-tonk style and heartfelt storytelling produced 66 charted singles, including 38 Top 10 hits like “Chattahoochee,” “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” and “Remember When.” A three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year and two-time Grammy winner, he’s celebrated for lyrics that capture love, loss, family, and small-town life. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, Jackson’s songs resonate with authenticity. These 15 quotes—sourced exclusively from his song lyrics—reflect his wisdom on life, love, faith, and nostalgia, showcasing his poetic voice and Southern roots.
15 Alan Jackson Quotes from Songs
- “Way down yonder on the Chattahoochee, it gets hotter than a hoochie coochie.” (“Chattahoochee,” A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘bout Love), 1992)
- “Don’t rock the jukebox, I wanna hear some Jones.” (“Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” Don’t Rock the Jukebox, 1991)
- “Remember when I was young and so were you, and time stood still, and love was all we knew.” (“Remember When,” Greatest Hits Volume II, 2003)
- “Where I come from, it’s cornbread and chicken.” (“Where I Come From,” When Somebody Loves You, 2000)
- “I’d love to lay you down, like a night with you was all I’d ever need.” (“I’d Love You All Over Again,” Here in the Real World, 1990)
- “It’s five o’clock somewhere, what time is it where you are?” (“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” with Jimmy Buffett, Greatest Hits Volume II, 2003)
- “Drive, for Daddy Gene, it’s in my blood, it’s who I am.” (“Drive (For Daddy Gene),” Drive, 2002)
- “Livin’ on love, buyin’ on time, without somebody, nothing ain’t worth a dime.” (“Livin’ on Love,” Who I Am, 1994)
- “I’m just a singer of simple songs, I’m not a real political man.” (“Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning),” Drive, 2002)
- “There goes my heart breakin’ in two, there goes my eyes cryin’ over you.” (“There Goes,” Everything I Love, 1996)
- “Little bitty dreams in a big ol’ world, yeah, that’s me, just a little bitty girl.” (“Little Bitty,” Everything I Love, 1996)
- “Gone country, look at them boots, gone country, back to his roots.” (“Gone Country,” Who I Am, 1994)
- “I don’t need no vacation, no fancy destination, baby, you’re my great escape.” (“Summertime Blues,” Who I Am, 1994)
- “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, oh, what a foretaste of glory divine.” (“Blessed Assurance,” Precious Memories, 2006)
- “If Jesus walked the world today, He’d probably be a hillbilly.” (“If Jesus Walked the World Today,” Good Time, 2008)
Alan Jackson’s song quotes are a soulful tapestry of country life, love, and heartfelt reflection, inviting fans to cherish the simple moments and stay true to their roots. Which lyric hits home for you? Share it below and keep Jackson’s country spirit singin’!
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