Alan Jackson Delivers Unforgettable Performance Of ‘Chattahoochee’ at ‘Opry 100’
The Georgia native had the audience on their feet, singing along to the nostalgic tune.
Alan Jackson; Photo by: Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Longtime Grand Ole Opry Member, Alan Jackson, returned to the iconic stage on Wednesday evening to deliver a performance of his fan-favorite hit, “Chattahoochee,” during NBC’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration.
The Georgia native had the Grand Ole Opry House on its feet, clapping and singing along throughout the entire performance. Artists like Carrie Underwood and Vince Gill looked on, witnessing a rare public appearance from the country music icon.
As the famous Grand Ole Opry barn backdrop transformed into a river scene reminiscent of the classic “Chattahoochee” music video, Jackson sang, “Down by the river on a Friday night/ Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight/ Talking ’bout cars and dreaming ’bout women/ Never had a plan, just livin’ for the minute/ Yeah, way down yonder on the Chattahoochee/ Never knew how much that muddy water meant to me/ But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was/ A lot about livin’ and a little ’bout love.”
“Chattahoochee” was written by Jackson alongside Jim McBride and released in 1993. It was the third single from his A Lot about Livin’ (and a Little ’bout Love) album and went on to become one of his most popular and most successful songs. It was awarded the titles of Single of the Year and Song of the Year at the CMA Awards.
Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage on March 3, 1990. He officially became a member the following year, on June 7, 1991.
Though he still performs to this day, Jackson’s touring schedule has significantly been cut back due to his ongoing battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic condition that causes nerve damage and impacts Jackson’s ability to walk and keep his balance.
Jackson’s LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD tour is set to wrap up on May 17 in Milwaukee, WI.
NBC’s Opry 100: A Live Celebration took place at the Grand Ole Opry House and Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary. The star-studded broadcast honored the Opry’s century-long legacy in country music, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances and emotional tributes from some of the biggest names in the genre.
The performance lineup included Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Clint Black, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, and many more.
Opry 100: A Live Celebration is now available to stream on Peacock.
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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