Ive been very fortunate.

I didnt know anything about the music business or songwriting.

I just came to town…learned a lot…had a lot of help.

Alan Jackson

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However, the latest honor may be particularly sweet for the country crooner behind a whopping 35 No.

He was recently named CMTs Artist of a Lifetime, too.

Despite all those accolades though Jackson seemed truly touched by the latest honor.

Ive been very fortunate.

I didnt know anything about the music business or songwriting.

I just came to town…learned a lot…had a lot of help.

For Jackson, songwriting was all about truth-telling.

Thats what its always been about for me.