Country music legend Alan Jackson brought the house down — and brought fans to tears — on May 17 during an emotional stop in Milwaukee. It wasn't just another tour date. It was the final road show of his storied career.

“Y’all may have heard that I’m kinda winding down,” Jackson, 66, told the crowd, his signature Southern drawl tinged with emotion. “And in fact, this is my last road show of my career.”

Cheers quickly turned to misty-eyed silence as fans soaked in the moment. Jackson, whose voice has defined a generation of country music, held back tears as he added, “Y’all gonna make me tear up out here.”

But the journey’s not quite over. Jackson shared that he plans to go out with a bang — with one final concert in Nashville, the city that launched his career and helped shape him into the legend he is today.

“It just felt like I had to end it all where it all started. And that’s in Nashville, Tennessee — Music City.”

Jackson’s decision comes amid his ongoing battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary neurological disorder that he first publicly discussed in 2021. The condition affects the nerves in his arms and legs, gradually making it more difficult for him to perform.

“I have this neuropathy and neurological disease,” Jackson explained in a heartfelt interview on Today. “It’s genetic — I inherited it from my daddy. There’s no cure for it, but it’s been affecting me for years.”

While not life-threatening, the disease causes balance and muscle issues that have made it increasingly hard for him to take the stage.

“I know I’m stumbling around on stage. And now I’m having a little trouble balancing, even in front of the microphone. And so I just feel very uncomfortable.”

Despite the diagnosis, Jackson’s spirit remains unshaken — and so does his love for the music and the fans who’ve stood by him every step of the way. As he looks ahead to that final show in Nashville, one thing’s for sure: Alan Jackson may be stepping away from the stage, but his music will keep playing in our hearts for years to come.