Alan Jackson's Crippling Condition Update: Musician Determined to Resume Final Tour Amid Health Battle

Alan Jackson is determined to resume his farewell tour amid his years-long battle with a genetic disease.

The country singer, 65, has been battling Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) for years. He revealed in his interviews that he inherited it from his father.

Amid his tough health battle that has affected his career plans, the "Livin' on Love" singer reportedly started fighting off his condition so he could return to the stage soon.

"Alan insisted he didn't want to go out like that, disappointing fans by not being able to play shows they had tickets for," a friend told the National Enquirer. "He's worked really hard with his medical team - and while his condition hasn't really gotten better, it hasn't gotten worse, either. He's determined to do a farewell tour without cancelling any dates."

Jackson announced the relaunching of his Last Call: One For the Road tour in August after his condition previously led to the cancelation of his farewell shows.

"I've been touring for over 30 years - my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way...and I'm enjoying spending more time at home. But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I'm going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call," he wrote on his website.

Despite maintaining a positive outlook, longevity expert Dr. Gabe Mirkin told the National Enquirer that the disorder might soon prevent Jackson from walking and moving his limbs. With that, the "Little Bitty" singer might have a life in a wheelchair "sooner than later."

According to Dr. Mirkin, CMT causes muscles to atrophy and snatch one's ability to use their arms and legs.

Meanwhile, the National Health Service's official website explains that the illness is an inherited condition that mainly damages a person's peripheral nerves. People diagnosed with it suffer from muscle weakness, gait, and numbness in the feet, hands, and arms.

CMT is not fatal, but it can cause symptoms like what muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease patients have.

Jackson notably spoke about his battle in his interview with Jenna Bush Hager in 2021, saying he was reluctant to talk about it in public. He added that he became more conscious of himself and his surroundings since his diagnosis due to fear that he might lose his balance.

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