Alan Jackson

The Profile

American country singer-songwriter and leading figure of the neotraditional movement. Broke through in the early 1990s with hits like Don't Rock the Jukebox and Chattahoochee, later penning the 9/11 ballad Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning). Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017.

Member of the Grand Ole Opry; Country Music Hall of Fame inductee (2017); multiple CMA and Grammy awards; wrote and performed “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning).”

The review praises Drive, focusing on the 9/11 ballad “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning.” It highlights Jackson’s emotive voice, simple melody, and tasteful string crescendo. The album’s acoustic/electric balance and traditional country roots are celebrated, with crossover appeal beyond country charts. Verdict: 5/5 for country fans, 3/5 for others.