Dale Earnhardt Jr. Leads Tribute to Alan Jackson

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was among the NASCAR drivers who paid tribute to Alan Jackson at his final full-length concert in Nashville on June 27.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. thanked Jackson for being a legend and mentioned one of his favorite songs, 'Wanted'.

Chase Elliott also congratulated Jackson on his incredible career, appreciating him for representing Georgia.

Jeff Gordon wrapped up the tributes, stating that Jackson had entertained people all over the world and many NASCAR fans.

The tribute was a significant moment for Dale Earnhardt Jr., who has been a long-time fan of Jackson's music.

Jackson's songs have been playing in NASCAR garages for thirty years, making him a familiar figure in the sport.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s own NASCAR trajectory has changed, with a new deal with Amazon Prime Video and TNT Sports.

He will be calling races with Adam Alexander and his old crew chief, Steve Letarte, starting with the Coca-Cola 600.

The event was attended by over 50,000 fans at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, with George Strait making a guest appearance.

Jackson, who is 67, is stepping off the road due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a nerve condition affecting his balance.

A portion of the ticket money went to the CMT Research Foundation.

The concert ended with 'Where I Come From' and fireworks lighting up the Nashville sky.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new gig is a lighter schedule, with 10 races total, starting in 2025.

He will be working with a familiar team, including Adam Alexander and Steve Letarte.

The move to streaming has given Dale Earnhardt Jr. more flexibility in his schedule.

He will be calling five races on Amazon and five on TNT, including the Brickyard 400.