The country music world is losing another legendary act as Alan Jackson revealed recently that he is heading out on his farewell tour. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. He is one of a handful of performers who have let fans know that they are either calling it quits in 2024 or are, at the very least, considerably tapering down their schedule.
The following is a quick look at all of those acts who have announced his year that they are winding things down: Jimmie Fadden, left, and Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band perform with the band at City Winery on September 01, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by R. Diamond/Getty Images) The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band also announced that it is tapering down its schedule.
In a social media post earlier this year the band announced that it is embarking on a farewell tour, entitled “All The Good Times.” For fans of the band, though, there is still hope to see them. “This isn’t goodbye forever,” the band’s post on X, former Twitter, stated in closing.
“But it will be the last fans see of multi-city runs and long bus rides.” The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has been performing and touring for nearly six decades. The three-time Grammy-winning band formed in 1966.
The current iteration of the band includes Bob Carpenter, Jimmie Fadden, Jaime Hanna, Jeff Hanna, Ross Holmes and Jim Photoglo. Jeff Hanna and Fadden have been with the band since the beginning. No surprise considering its longe.