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Alan Jackson sat in the balcony of the Ryman Auditorium Thursday night as more than a dozen of his peers honored him during the taping of 'CMT Giants: Alan Jackson.' If he had any doubt of his status as a true icon in country music, it was whisked away as the audience went absolutely crazy when he made his first onstage appearance of the evening, joining Brad Paisley front and center to sing Jimmy Buffett's lines in his hit 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere.' Peers heaped praise after praise on Jackson, who managed to maintain his 'aw-shucks' demeanor throughout the night. Hank Williams Jr. called him "My REAL buddy" and Buffett complimented him on being someone who appreciates his fans. Carrie Underwood revealed that Alan's was the first concert she ever attended, and went on to say that he's someone she really looks up to. George Strait recalled the CMA Awards during which Alan sang the George Jones song "Choices" after awards show officials wouldn't let Jones sing the entire tune. Then Jones himself walked out to tell Alan, "I want to thank you for being a good friend of mine and a good friend of country music."
Alan's wife, Denise, provided both a funny moment and a poignant one when she came out to claim responsibility for her husband's career. She reminded everyone that she was the one who stopped Glen Campbell in an airport and asked him for advice for Alan.
"In my eyes, and in the eyes of our kids, you already are a giant," Denise told Alan. "We are so proud to be here to celebrate this special night with you. I love you."
Friends delivered
One of the most somber moments of the evening came when messages from President George W. Bush and Diane Sawyer were played before
The evening ended with Alan performing "Remember When" and "Chattahoochee," and inviting
'CMT Giants: Alan Jackson' will air December 6 on CMT.
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