Alan Jackson Goes Public About Degenerative Illness [VIDEO]

Country star Alan Jackson has revealed that he has a degenerative illness that has been affecting him for years.

Jackson told “Today,” in a recent interview: “I’m not saying I won’t be able to tour… I’ll try to do as much as I can.”

His degenerative nerve condition is known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

“It’s been affecting me for years.”

Ten years ago, country music superstar Alan Jackson was diagnosed with a degenerative nerve condition affecting his ability to walk. Now, for the first time, he opens up about his health struggles to @JennaBushHager. pic.twitter.com/pPaHunRNNY

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 28, 2021