On Friday, May 17, 2025, country music icon Alan Jackson stood before a sold-out crowd in Milwaukee and shared the news fans had long feared—but hoped would never come.

“This is the last road show of my career,” the 66-year-old said through tears, closing out his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour with an emotional farewell that drew a standing ovation and left fans in tears.

Just nine days after performing “Remember When” at the 2025 ACM Awards—a performance that earned him thunderous applause and online praise—Jackson officially confirmed what many had suspected. The Milwaukee stop would be the final tour date of his career.

But there’s a silver lining for fans not ready to say goodbye.
“We’re planning on doing a big finale show in Nashville next summer sometime,” he told the crowd. “It just felt like I had to end it all where it all started. And that’s in Nashville, Tennessee. Music City.”