Country Pop Bites: Alan Jackson – May 14

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1991 Arista released Alan Jackson's "Don't Rock The Jukebox" album?

It’s true! Remember that one? Check out the video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Alan Jackson.

• He started his first job, working in a shoe-repair shop, at the age of 12. He later worked as a forklift driver at Kmart and in the mail room of cable network TNN.
• His big break came in 1985, when his wife, then a flight attendant, gave his demo tape to country singer Glen Campbell at an Atlanta airport.
• His 2006 album Precious Memories was originally recorded as a Christmas gift for his mother.
• His wife, Denise, wrote a best-selling book in 2007 titled It's All About Him, detailing the couple's separation and reconciliation.
• He and his wife have three daughters, Mattie, Alexandra and Dani.