MerleFest, presented by Lowe’s and slated for April 24-27, 2014, kicks off its 27th year with the announcement that country superstar Alan Jackson will be part of the festival’s Thursday schedule.

Listen to an interview with Alan Jackson on NPR as he discusses his new album, his family, and more!

The album is already generating substantial talk in the music world, with Rolling Stone recognizing that “…The Bluegrass Album is a labor of love, not a vanity project for the singer.” NPR calls Jackson’s performance of the music “…openly emotional…”...

Don't miss the next issue of Country Weekly (September 30th) for an exclusive interview with ALAN, on stands Monday, September 23rd!