Alan Jackson Contemplates

Boy, Alan Jackson's latest CD, Like Red On A Rose is a moody affair. Produced by Alison Krauss, it's meant to show that the 48 year old Jackson can be a mature Country act without the novelty songs. Critic's who don't like the latter type of stuff that usually clutter's today's Country albums will love it. But will Jackson's hardcore fans go without their share of sing-a-long songs? This album got me thinking of other Country acts who at the peak of their career decided to release a "serious" piece of work.

Vince Gill - The Key 1998
Garth Brooks - In The Life Of Chris Gaines 1999
Willie Nelson- Tugher Than Leather 1983
Lee Ann Womack - There's More Where That Came From 2005
Alabama - Pass It On Down 1990

There's more, but what all this shows is that eventually every artist wants a serious addition to their catalog.