In a deeply emotional message shared just moments ago from Newnan, Georgia, Denise Jackson, wife of country legend Alan Jackson, has confirmed that the beloved singer’s previous illness has unexpectedly returned — leaving fans across the country stunned and worried.
“We’ve walked this road before,” Denise said in her statement, “but we never imagined we’d be facing it again.”
Alan, who revealed in 2021 that he had been living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive neurological condition that affects muscle function and balance, has largely kept his health struggles private in recent months. But according to Denise, the condition has worsened unexpectedly in recent weeks.
“He’s been feeling weaker. The pain has come back. And it’s been hard — on him, and on all of us who love him,” she admitted.
Though Denise emphasized that Alan is still fighting and surrounded by family, friends, and faith, she also acknowledged the toll this season has taken on him emotionally.
“Alan has always been the strong one — for me, for our girls, for his fans,” she said. “But right now, he needs our prayers more than ever.”
The couple, married for over four decades, have always leaned on their deep Christian faith during trials, and Denise made it clear that this time is no different.
“We believe in healing, in grace, and in the power of prayer,” she wrote. “We just ask that you join us in lifting him up.”
Fans have taken to social media in a wave of support, sharing memories, lyrics, and prayers for the man who gave the world timeless songs like “Remember When,” “Where Were You,” and “Drive.”
As of now, no official medical statement has been released, but close family members have confirmed that Alan is at home, resting and spending time with loved ones, and deeply moved by the outpouring of love.
“He may not be on the stage right now,” Denise concluded, “but his heart is still singing — and we’re believing for better days ahead.”
For millions who have found comfort, strength, and honesty in his music, this update is a heavy moment. But if Alan Jackson has taught us anything through his songs and his life, it’s this:
Even in the quietest valleys, faith still holds. And love still leads.