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I've had several working-man songs that I like.

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Alan Jackson
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: October 17
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Country Singer
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Alan Eugene Jackson
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He's written some great songs. I thought that Blues Man was a perfect song for me to do as a tribute.
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I think every album you have, especially if it's done well, you feel like you're competing with yourself.
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