And their first meeting was a funny one — and definitely risky! But Alan did not stop there! Well, it could have ended badly for other couples, but luckily, it was a happy ending for Alan and Denise.
Denise and Alan tied the knot on December 15, , after graduating high school. She used to be an elementary school teacher teaching second and third grades at Atkinson Elementary School, where she also graduated. After six years of marriage, Alan and Denise drove all the way to Nashville so that Alan could go after his dreams of becoming a country singer.
She switched careers and worked as a flight attendant for Piedmont Airlines. She actually played a very significant role in helping Alan achieve his dreams of becoming a country superstar.
It was in when Denise ran into singer-songwriter Glen Campbell at Atlanta airport. Denise approached and talked to Campbell, telling him that her husband is an aspiring singer. Luckily, Campbell never hesitated to give Denise the business card of his music publishing company. Within just two weeks of that chance meeting, Alan has secured a songwriting deal that opened doors to so many opportunities. Having firsthand experience, Alan says his main piece of advice for people whose partners have been diagnosed with cancer is to just be there for them.
It gives you a new clarity about things and reminds you of how precious your family and your loved ones are. In honor of a career spanning a quarter of a century, Alan has planned a year-long celebration, including a special Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, which opened August 29, some new music, and an anniversary tour scheduled for Keep up with Alan, Denise, and the rest of the family at AlanJackson.
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There is. Writing down your thoughts and emotions can be cat. Alan will spend a few more weeks at home with Denise and their three daughters before he heads out for a series of shows, including stops in Colorado, Pennsylvania and California. Keep track of his tour schedule here. The Latest.
Gayle Thompson Published: March 22, Categories: Country News , Exclusives.
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