NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Country music star Alan Jackson will be honored on November 9 with the 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, the CMA's announced on Thursday.
The award is for an iconic artist who has reached the highest degree of recognition in country music.
“We are thrilled to honor Alan Jackson this year with the CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “A three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, he is responsible for so many iconic moments in CMA Awards history. Just as Alan has been influenced by many Country legends throughout his career, he too has inspired a generation of artists to stay true to the authenticity of Country Music. We are so excited to bring Dierks, Jon, Carrie and Lainey together on the CMA Awards stage for what will surely be an incredible and touching tribute to an artist they each deeply admire. Having had the great fortune of working with Alan over the years, I am delighted we are honoring him with this milestone award next month.”
Jackson will accept the honor during the 56th annual CMA Awards which will be broadcasted live from Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 9.
Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will take the stage for an all-star tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame member.
