INTERESTING NEWS: As a country singer, Alan Jackson is truly blessed to have three daughters. Let’s take a look at the heartwarming and delightful ways they’ve added color and joy to his life.

As a country music legend, Alan Jackson has graced the world with timeless songs, heartfelt lyrics, and a legacy of Southern storytelling. But offstage, perhaps his most cherished role is that of father. Together with his wife, Denise, Alan has raised three incredible daughters who have added richness, resilience, and joy to his life in more ways than one.

Let’s take a closer look at the women behind the music—and the beautiful bond they share with their father.

Mattie Denise Jackson Smith — The Resilient Storyteller

Born on June 19, 1990, Mattie is Alan and Denise’s firstborn and a woman of remarkable grace and grit. A University of Tennessee graduate in Creative Writing, Mattie turned personal tragedy into purpose after the sudden loss of her husband, Ben Selecman, in 2018. The two had married just a year earlier, in a beautiful October 2017 ceremony, after reconnecting following a wedding where they were both guests.

In Ben’s memory and with a heart for others, Mattie co-founded NaSHEville, a lifestyle brand that gives back to orphans, widows, and trafficked women. She also launched a successful podcast, She’s in the City, where she dives into honest conversations about life, faith, loss, and womanhood.

A certified sommelier, Mattie once owned a Nashville wine bar, Salt & Vine, and frequently shares her love for wine, golf, and her beloved dog, Ryman, with her social media followers.

In September 2022, Mattie announced her engagement to Connor Smith, and on June 20, 2024, they welcomed their first child, Wesley Alan Smith—named in honor of both Connor’s grandfather and Alan himself.

Alexandra “Ali” Jane Bradshaw — The Quiet Songbird

Ali, the Jacksons’ second daughter, was born on August 23, 1993, and like her father, she carries a love for music in her soul. In October 2021, she joined Alan onstage for an emotional duet of his song, “You’ll Always Be My Baby,” creating a moment that touched fans everywhere.

Ali married Sam Bradshaw on July 18, 2020, in a wedding that beautifully combined her love of elegance and Sam’s passion for the outdoors. Their Tennessee roots and love story began when they met in the wedding party of a longtime friend.

In July 2022, Alan shared the exciting news of Ali’s pregnancy on Instagram, writing:

“Our baby is having a baby. Denise and I can’t wait to meet our first grandson in December! – AJ”

On December 13, 2022, Ali and Sam welcomed their son, Jackson Alvie Bradshaw, making Alan and Denise first-time grandparents. Alan marked the moment with a proud announcement, celebrating both his grandson’s birth and his 43rd wedding anniversary with Denise.

Dani Grace Jackson — The Private Soul with a Family Bond

The youngest of the Jackson daughters, Dani, was born on August 28, 1997. Though she maintains a private presence—like her sister Ali—fans have caught glimpses of her through family moments and rare appearances.

One such moment was in Alan’s early 2000s music video for “Drive”, where all three girls appear in the closing scene, riding through a field with their dad—a tender image that captures the heart of the Jackson family.

While Dani keeps a lower profile, she’s often featured on Mattie’s Instagram and is clearly a beloved part of the tight-knit Jackson family.

For a man who has performed on the world’s biggest stages and sold millions of albums, Alan Jackson’s proudest legacy is not just in music, but in the home he built with Denise. Through every lyric and every life chapter, his daughters—Mattie, Ali, and Dani—have been his biggest inspirations.

Whether honoring family through music, giving back to others, or quietly building lives of meaning and strength, the Jackson girls continue to shine in their own unique ways—adding heart, harmony, and hope to one of country music’s most iconic families.

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