Alan Jackson’s Eldest Daughter, Mattie, Steps Into Major New Role
“It couldn’t feel more special…”

Alan Jackson, Mattie Jackson; Photo Courtesy Mattie Jackson
Alan Jackson’s eldest daughter, Mattie Jackson, is taking on a new role in the country icon’s whiskey business.
On Wednesday morning (Jan. 15), Silverbelly Whiskey, which Jackson launched in the summer of 2022, announced that Mattie has joined as Master Blender. The brand shared their excitement about welcoming Mattie to the team in a social media post.
“Silverbelly Whiskey is pleased to announce the addition of a key team member as the company grows into 2025, adding Alan’s daughter Mattie Jackson as Master Blender. Jackson will oversee all existing product quality control along with new product blending, finishing, research and development,” the post read.

“Mattie brings years of wine & spirits industry expertise to Silverbelly as both a Certified Bourbon Professional and Certified Sommelier. Mattie is also a best-selling author of two books – Lemons on Friday and Through the Valley of Grief – and most importantly, a new mother with her husband, Connor.”
Mattie also shared her excitement over the new adventure, adding, “It couldn’t feel more special and full circle to me to be working with Silverbelly now. Over my years in the industry, I’ve often joked that wine stole my mind and whiskey stole my heart. I’m fascinated by the whole world of wine, but through it all, whiskey stayed my go-to pour of choice. I guess it’s just always been the one that feels like home.”

Mattie is a new mom, who welcomed her son, Wesley Alan Smith, into the world last summer. She previously worked with her father when they teamed up to co-write a song, “Racing The Dark,” to accompany her first book, Lemons On Friday.
Silverbelly Whiskey is named after the signature cowboy hat of the Country Music Hall of Famer (often thought to be white, but is actually a shade called Silverbelly) and is a premium spirit crafted exclusively for – and personally selected by – Jackson.
It’s described as “having an aroma of brown sugar, sweet apple, cherry, honey, and a taste that’s sweet smooth, and spicy; bright fall fruits with a light, silky texture on the mid-palate; soft caramelized oak tones are met with a savory wood spice on the finish.”

When Silverbelly Whiskey was initially announced, Mattie shared her thoughts on her dad’s brand of whiskey.
“Crafted in honor of classic, bourbon style whiskey, Silverbelly tips its hat to the spirit at the heart of this country,” she said. ”Its smooth texture and medium-light body make it perfect to sip neat at the end of a long day or to raise in a toast of celebration, mixed in your favorite Old Fashioned or Manhattan cocktail. With a subtle kiss of oak and traditional flavors of caramel, spiced apples, and toasty brown sugar, Silverbelly is as American as whiskey comes – a true taste of home.”
Silverbelly Whiskey is the sponsor of Alan Jackson’s current Last Call One More For The Road Tour, which runs through May.
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.