Alan Jackson (Photo by David McClister)
Alan Jackson’s Farewell Concert Shatters Records As Highest-Grossing Single Show Ever
Alan Jackson’s farewell concert has officially become the highest-grossing single show in history.
The show generated $34.7 million at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on June 27th with all 56,000 tickets sold.
The average ticket price of $618.95 was the highest ever recorded for a stadium concert.
Jackson became the first artist to gross over $30 million from a single show.
Country music dominates the all-time list, with George Strait holding second, third, and fourth place.
Over 500,000 people pre-registered for tickets.
Jackson described himself as “proud and overwhelmed” by the response.
More than 80,000 people participated in the farewell across Nashville, including a free Broadway livestream and event at the CMA Theater.
