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Real World News

is the official publication of the

Alan Jackson Fan Club.

Newsletters are mailed out in

February, may, August and

November.

Platinum Fan Club Membership includes:

Real World News Newsletter

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Alan’s new single, “So You Don’t Have To Love me Anymore,” is playing at radio now. The single is from the forthcoming debut album from the joint venture between ACR (Alan’s Country Records) and emI Records Nashville.

be sure to call yourfavorite country station

to request it!

You can watch it 24/7 online at cmt.com and gactv.com.

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alan recently attended a private party with his new label mates for Capitol/emI staffers and execs at Nashville’s Puckett’s Grocery &

Restaurant. each of the Capitol/emI’s artists performed a semi-acoustic set for 2 or 3 songs, artists included Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and eric Church. During Alan’s set, he asked if anybody wanted to join him for a song—Dierks and Keith eagerly hopped up on stage to join in on one of Alan’s favorite Hank classics, “mind Your Own Business.” The all-star trio stole the show!

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snapshots5 Nancy Pfeifer’s 2011 was the Year of Alan! She got to finally meet a dear friend & fellow AJ fan, Dee Davis from Australia. They always promised if Alan ever came to Australia Nancy & her husband would come for a visit! After her return from Downunder, Nancy was off to Colorado for another show with dear friends, where they met up with Roger & monty! Then the best part of 2011? Nancy fulfilled another dream of meeting Alan in Tulsa! We hope your 2012 is just as awesome as 2011!

1 “I finally got to see Alan’s star. BeST part of my whole trip. Can’t wait to hear some new music and new CD too. You are

always a STAR to me.” —Doris Shepherd

Amelia, Ohio

2 mary Smith of Virginia sent us this picture of her sewing room. She

says Alan helps her sew crafts every day!

3 Tennessee & Alan Jackson Fan margie

Lokey came to the Walk of Fame Ceremony in

November to his Alan’s Big Star.

4 Kathy Burgess of Alabama shared this

picture of herself and 6 of her friends this past

Christmas. She bought them all Alan Jackson “5 o’clock Somewhere

Beach Bags” for Christmas... and as you

can tell, they were a HUGe hit with the girls!

We love Alan!

T h a n k s f o r a l l T h e g r e a T p h o T o g r a p h s ! Remember, anytime we use one of your photos in a newsletter, we will send you a $10 gift certificate toward official AJ merchandise. If you’d like your photo returned, please include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope.

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Music City Walk of FameNovember 6,2011

Alan with Lon Helton

Alan withBill Cody

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autographed itemwinners

front rowwinners

Maryann WilliamsJudy CooeyDiane Vance

Violet TemplinJoyce Brenneman

Catherine TrastDiane Hirschey

Rebecca LonsdaleNancy Teal

James Bettencourt

Marcus RandolphCarolyn SpencerLindsey LawtonAngela Spurling

Amanda BennettMindy Jones

Ashley VarnerKim Neeb

Jodi AshmoreRegan GreenKristine Abel

Tiffany Benton

meet & greetwinnersCarol Jackson

Glenda ForresterWendy Woodrum

Michael FridayBarbara Christian

Kathy LedbetterTiffany LumpkinJonathan Smith

Karen TatroNancy Pfeifer

Tristia WatsonCourtney ZellerJohn Robertson

Diane Bach

Rocky SannizzaroAnna Stout

Susan LauritsenPaulette Federowicz

Devon BurgerTimmy ClelandClaudia Duffey

Kate JensonPatricia CufflinZachary Moran

Eric TutorLaurie Brown

Vikki ScullEllen Bigg

fanreview

When I heard that Alan Jackson was coming to the Willamette Country music Festival in Brownsville, Oregon I knew I had to get tickets! I was lucky enough to get up close with 7th row seats for myself and two friends. When I called them to tell them how close we would be, they were so excited! This was the first time that any of us had been to one of his concerts, and this was finally our chance to see the legend in person. I have always been a big fan, buying his CDs and enjoying his videos and TV appearances. But I became a huge fan after hearing, “Sissy’s Song.” This song really resonated with me and I felt an instant connection to that song after losing the love of my life to an accident in July, 2007 (only two months after Sissy’s passing). Wanting to know more about this incredible songwriter and performer, I went in search of the book that Denise wrote. The book helped me in so many ways that I can honestly say I’m a fan of hers as well. Anyway, back to the concert. From the moment that Alan walked out and teased us with his mispronunciation of “Willamette Valley,” with the crowd roaring back the correct pronunciation (it is pronounced “Will-am-utt”) we knew we where in for a GOOD TIme. We were on our feet the entire time. We clapped and sang along enjoying every moment hoping to catch one of the guitar picks he would throw out from time-to-time. In addition to, “Remember When,” I was also thrilled to hear, “Living On Love” (another favorite of mine). Aside from his amazing voice and presence Alan displayed a great sense of humor and seemed very humble and down to earth. It’s absolutely amazing that a living legend can carry himself with that much humility and grace. It was also refreshing to see Alan allows his band, The Strayhorns, to shine as well as they did with, “As She’s Walking Away.” Throughout the show it was obvious that they have a great time playing together and Alan really shows that he has a tremendous amount of respect for his backup musicians. He kept us spellbound with his incredible voice and heart touching songs. The set list included many of his 34 number one hits! From the videos it was very evident that his love of his family is number one in his heart. I think it is great when he says that his girls are the best present ever given to him—what a tribute to his wife! It was a wonderful evening and a real treat to get to see him perform up close and personal. I had hoped I would win meet and greet passes at this concert, but maybe next time. We all agreed that this concert would not be our last. Can’t wait till you come back to the Pacific Northwest!!! Sincerely, Debbie Slinker

D E B B I E S l I n k E RWillamette Country Music FestivalBrownsville, ORAugust 20, 2011

Want to win free tickets to the next AJ show in your city? In 500 words or less, write a review of the next AJ concert you attend. Be specific. Show off your knowledge of Alan, his songs and the Strayhorns! Email it to ajfc@alanjackson.com , with subject “ATTN: My Concert Review. If we print your review in the Real World News, you’ll receive TWO TICKETS for the next AJ show in your town (based on availability)!

D S S B N R Y L Z I Y U L D S V F N Q e m O D F m Y A X e U K U I G A T P O I A O F C G e m C X R m X L R X m H D R Y m H H J Y e A A H S X K L V S C D W F V I B T T L Y I T m H T L G S W S X R N S Y A B Y U Z I O e I N O A e K D S F Z G e F S N B R Q J I A L H e R A e C N J e Z R N S Y T D J K N P R A A O R A e O C Z H X Y D B W G e R B C J F Y O N I A S O W e J R S L I O S D T I N N S m Y K C W G X W C S N F C G T I C K e T B O O T H Y W T Q L T L Y H C A e B m Z N J C J A A N K m L J U V F B C Z Q K L m D T O L G N I K R A P Y T P m e Y Y T B L H Z V I P S B m X R N D

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Here’s a wordsearch puzzle with things from Alan’s new video.To find the answers, you’ll have to watch the video and guess the clues.We’ll give you the first one, Coney Island.Now go check out the video on CmT.com and GACTV.com. Good luck! We’ll post the answers in the Fan Club section of the website on March 1st.

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HAPPY NeW YeAR! I know we’re already a month into the New Year but what an exciting year it’s

shaping up to be! Have you heard Alan’s new single, “So You Don’t Have to Love me Anymore?” You

should be hearing it on your favorite country stations. And if you’re not, please call your favorite

stations to request it. Also, be sure to check out the video on CmT.com and GACTV.com, where you

can watch it 24/7!

We’re all gearing up for Alan’s new album. We should have release date information soon, so please

keep checking the website for updates. We’re so excited about the new release on Alan’s new label,

Capitol/emI. I know you’re going to have a bunch of new AJ songs to add to your list of favorites. I

don’t know about you but my list is getting long! I still say, “Dallas,” is my favorite song. But I have a

lot of second place favorites, a few of which are on the new album.

Alan & The Strayhorns are gearing up for the 2012 tour. There are a few shows listed for the next

couple of months and more dates will be announced in the coming months for Summer and Fall. Be

sure to check the website often for tour schedule updates. Also make sure we have your current email

so you don’t miss any of our eBlasts! Hopefully you’ll get to see them a couple of times this year!

In addition to the eBlasts, other great ways to get instant updates from Alan & the Fan Club is

through Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to “Like” Alan on Facebook and “Follow” Alan on Twitter!

Well I better close for now and get this newsletter wrapped up! Talk to you soon!

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tourscheduledaTe ciTy, sTaTe / venue TickeT info

february 2/23 San Antonio, TX / San Antonio Rodeo

2/24 Tyler, TX / Oil Palace

2/25 Kinder, LA / Coushatta Casino

march 3/18 Houston, TX / Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

april 4/15 Florence, AZ / Country Thunder USA

4/19 Sudbury, ONT Canada / Sudbury Arena

4/20 London, ONT Canada / John Labatt Centre

4/21 Hamilton, ONT Canada / Copps Coliseum

may 5/06 melbourne, FL / Runaway Country Festival

july7/14 Craven, SK, Canada / Craven Country Jamboree

7/21 Salinas, CA / Salinas Sports Complex

7/22 Anderson, CA / Jukebox music Festival

september09/29 Bloomsburg, PA / Bloomsburg Fair

For the most current tour schedule, log onto www.alanjackson.com and click on tour

* * S P e C I A L S e AT I N G F O R P L AT I N U m FA N C L U B m e m B e R S AVA I L A B L e . Please check your local listings as all dates and times are subject to change. For updates on Alan’s tour schedule, check out Alan’s website at www.alanjackson.com or send in a Self-Addressed Stamped envelope to the Fan Club. Shows are usually confirmed and announced about 4-6 prior to the actual date of the show so check back often.