Alan Jackson Breaks San Antonio Rodeo Record

Posted Feb 27th 2012 2:40PM by Erin Duvall
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No, Alan Jackson didn't become a championship bull rider over night. However, he did break the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo's all-time attendance record Thursday night (Feb. 23). During his 15th performance at the annual event, the Georgia native drew nearly 17,000 fans, the highest number in the event's 62-year history.

"The San Antonio Rodeo has welcomed me for a lot of years and it's one of my favorite places to play," Alan says. "The rodeo and folks in Texas have always been good to me and I want to thank the fans for coming out to see us all these years."

The previous record holder was Keith Urban, who entertained 16,799 fans nearly two weeks before on Feb. 11.

Alan recently debuted the video for his latest single, 'So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore.' (Watch it below.) The tune was written by Jay Knowles and Alan's nephew, Adam Wright. It will be featured on the country legend's first album for his own label, Alan's Country Records, in a joint venture with EMI.

Alan's performance schedule will take him to Houston next on March 18. Get a full list of tour dates here.

Watch Alan's 'So You Don't Have to Love Me Anymore' Video

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