Who Is Alan Jackson’s Wife? All About Denise Jackson

The country music legend married his high school sweetheart in 1979

Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise, have one of the longest-lasting marriages in country music and their shared experiences speak for themselves.

The couple first met in their hometown of Newnan, Georgia, and began dating in high school. After three years, the “Good Time” singer married Denise in 1979, and though Alan wasn’t fully committed to pursuing a musical career then, she encouraged him to see where his singing talent could take him.

Throughout their nearly five-decade marriage, Alan and Denise have welcomed three daughters together and released successful individual projects, including his hit albums and her inspirational books. Amid joyful times, the pair have also endured a brief separation and health struggles, but their union is now stronger than ever.

At the 2022 CMA Awards, he dedicated his Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award to Denise.

“I’m probably not always the easiest person to love, but she’s been there and helped me through hard times,” he said. “And we’ve shared great times. The good, the bad, the happy, and the sad, we’ve survived a lot.”

The musician continued, “I just want to thank her because she’s held me up all these years and she’s my best friend. And she gave me a wonderful family.”

So, who is Alan Jackson’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Denise Jackson and her relationship with the country music legend.