Alan Jackson Wedding Songs for DJs: Livin’ on Love
Alan Jackson is more than a Country Music Hall of Famer; he is a master storyteller whose music has become a staple of the American wedding tradition. With 35 #1 hits and a career spanning over three decades, his catalog offers a “neo-traditionalist” sound that feels both nostalgic and timeless.
Whether it’s a heartfelt father-daughter dance, featuring songs he specifically wrote for his own daughters’ weddings, or a high-energy line dance like “Chattahoochee,” Jackson’s music bridges the generational gap, appealing to both the “Old School” country fans and modern couples seeking authentic sentiment.
Why Alan Jackson is a Wedding Favorite:
- The “Father-Daughter” Specialist: Unlike many artists, Alan has recently released tracks specifically composed for wedding moments (like “You’ll Always Be My Baby”), making his page a destination for high-intent bridal searches.
- Timeless Sentiment: His ballads like “Remember When” are widely considered some of the greatest “storytelling” first dance songs in the country genre.
- The Party Factor: For DJs, his upbeat hits provide the perfect mid-tempo “Two-Step” or high-energy floor-fillers for rustic and barn-style receptions.
Below, you’ll find the definitive list of Alan Jackson wedding songs, curated with pro DJ notes on where to place these tracks in your setlist for maximum emotional impact.
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Alan Jackson Highest-Charting Billboard Hits
(Select hits for DJs to note for wedding set programming)
- #1 I’d Love You All Over Again, 1991
- #1 Don’t Rock the Jukebox, 1991
- #1 Someday, 1991
- #1 Dallas, 1991
- #1 Love’s Got a Hold on You, 1992
- #1 She’s Got the Rhythm (And I Got the Blues), 1992
- #1 Chattahoochee, 1993
- #1 Summertime Blues, 1994
- #1 Livin’ on Love, 1994
- #1 Gone Country, 1994
- #1 I Don’t Even Know Your Name, 1995
- #1 Tall, Tall Trees, 1995
- #1 I’ll Try, 1996
- #1 Little Bitty, 1996
- #1 There Goes, 1997
- #1 Right on the Money, 1998
- #1 It Must Be Love, 2000
- #1 Where I Come From, 2001
- #1 Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning), 2001
- #1 Drive (For Daddy Gene), 2002
- #1 It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (with Jimmy Buffett), 2003
- #1 Remember When, 2003
- #1 Small Town Southern Man, 2007
- #1 Good Time, 2008
- #1 Country Boy, 2008
- #1 As She’s Walking Away (Zac Brown Band), 2010
- #1 Forever Country (Artists of Then, Now & Forever), 2016
- #2 Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow, 1990
- #2 Mercury Blues, 1993
- #2 Who’s Cheatin’ Who, 1997
- #2 Between the Devil and Me, 1997
- #2 That’d Be Alright, 2002
- #3 Here in the Real World, 1990
- #3 Wanted, 1990
- #3 Midnight in Montgomery, 1992
- #3 Home, 1996
- #3 I’ll Go On Loving You, 1998
- #3 Little Man, 1999
- #3 Work in Progress, 2002
- #4 Tonight I Climbed the Wall, 1993
- #4 (Who Says) You Can’t Have It All, 1994
- #4 Gone Crazy, 1999
- #5 When Somebody Loves You, 2001
- #5 Too Much of a Good Thing, 2004
- #5 Monday Morning Church, 2004
- #5 A Woman’s Love, 2007
Alan Jackson Wedding Songs List
You’ll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters’ Weddings) (2021)
Album: Where Have You Gone
DJ Notes: A touching, mid-tempo tribute from Alan to his daughters as they transition into married life. Perfect for a father-daughter dance or a heartfelt moment during the reception.
Lyric: “You’re a woman on your own / All in love and nearly gone / But you’ll always be my baby / No matter where you are … Forever in my heart”
I Do (Written for Daughters’ Weddings) (2021)
Album: Where Have You Gone
DJ Notes: A vows-inspired song written from the perspective of finding the right person and promising lifelong love. Ideal for ceremony moments, a father-daughter dance, or a special dedication to the bride.
Lyric: “I’ll be with you / I’ll stay with you / I’ll love you all of my days / I’ll walk with you through life / I’ll dance with you / I hope you feel the way that I do”
Remember When (2003)
Album: Greatest Hits Volume II
DJ Notes: A beautiful first dance or anniversary set. Perfect for storytelling couples who love nostalgia.
Lyric: “Remember when the sound of little feet / Was the music we danced to week to week…”
Chattahoochee (1993)
Album: A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ‘Bout Love)
DJ Notes: Fun, upbeat for reception or line-dance moments. Crowd pleaser.
Lyric: “A lot about livin’ and a little ’bout love”
It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere (2003)
Album: Greatest Hits Volume II
DJ Notes: Perfect for a fun cocktail hour or late-night reception toast.
Lyric: “Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong / Make it a ‘Hurricane’ before I go insane…”
Livin’ On Love (1994)
Album: Who I Am
DJ Notes: Classic first dance option. Highlights enduring love.
Lyric: “Love can walk through fire without blinkin’…”
Good Time (2008)
Album: Good Time
DJ Notes: Party starter for reception dance floors; also works as a line dance track.
Lyric: “I’ve been workin’ all week / And I’m tired and I don’t wanna sleep / I wanna have fun…”
Gone Country (1994)
Album: Who I Am
DJ Notes: Fun, thematic for a country-style reception or playful playlist moments.
Lyric: “She’s gone country, look at them boots / She’s gone back to her roots…”
Country Boy (1994)
Album: Who I Am
DJ Notes: Fun, thematic for a country-style reception or playful playlist moments.
Lyric: “She’s gone country, look at them boots / She’s gone back to her roots…”
Drive (For Daddy Gene) (2002)
Album: Drive
DJ Notes: Emotional processional or parent-child dance.
Lyric: “He’d let me drive her when we haul off a load / Down a dirt strip…”
Little Bitty (1996)
Album: Everything I Love
DJ Notes: Great for upbeat moments or cocktail hour. Focus on celebrating life’s simple joys.
Lyric: “Well, it’s alright to be little bitty / Might as well share, might as well smile…”
Don’t Rock the Jukebox (1991)
Album: Don’t Rock the Jukebox
DJ Notes: Classic country mood-setter for a slower reception or bar scene theme.
Lyric: “I don’t feel like rockin’ / Since my baby’s gone…”
Optional Add: Dog River Blues
DJ Notes: Two-step dance favorite for late-night fun or casual receptions.
Lyric: “I’ve walked holes in both my shoes / Now I still got the river but I ain’t got you…”
