Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin
ALAN JACKSON Alan Eugene Jackson was born on October 17, 1958 in Newnan, Georgia. Alan’s parents are Eugene and Ruth Jackson. His wife is Denise Jackson. Alan has three kids named Mattie, Denise, and Alexandra. He is the only boy of five children. His four sisters are named Diane, Cathy, Carol, and Connie. Alan Jackson likes a lot of things in his life. His favorite movie is the Outlaw Josey Wales, in which his favorite actor Clint Eastwood stars in. His favorite car is a 1955 Thunderbird Convertible. In his spare time he likes to watch the Andy Griffith Show. When he has nothing else going on, he loves to fish with his daughters. Alan Jackson has won many ASCAP awards in his singing career. In 1992, he had the country song of the year, Don’t Rock the Jukebox. He was the songwriter of the year in 1993 and 1994. Alan has also had many ACM awards in his career.