American Songwriter

On This Day in 2002, Alan Jackson Released a Heartfelt Tribute to His Late Father That Became a Multi-Week No. 1

Twenty-four years ago today, Alan Jackson released a heartfelt tribute to his late father that became a crossover hit.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1998, Alan Jackson Added Another No. 1 Hit to His Catalog With a Declaration of Love to the Perfect Partner

After four decades and 20 studio albums, Alan Jackson is finally hanging it up. The 16-time Country Music Association Award winner will celebrate his illustrious career next summer with one final, ...

Jim McBride Dies at 78; Brought Honky-Tonk Back to Country Music

He was best known for his long-running collaboration with Alan Jackson and their signature hit, “Chattahoochee.” ...

Jim McBride, country songwriting legend behind 'Chattahoochee,' dies at 78

WASHINGTON — American country songwriter Jim McBride, best known for his hit song "Chattahoochie" with Alan Jackson, died Jan ...
Texarkana Gazette

Jim McBride dies at 78; he brought honky-tonk back to country music with Alan Jackson hits

Jim McBride, a former postal worker from Alabama whose ability to write catchy country songs inflected with honky-tonk flair resulted in a long string of hits for artists such as Alan Jackson, Waylon ...