Alan Jackson has publicly said he has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve disorder that affects balance, mobility, and muscle control. Recent coverage says he has been managing the condition for years and that it played a major role in his decision to step back from touring.

Quick scoop

  • The condition is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (often shortened to CMT).
  • It affects the nerves in the arms and legs, which can make walking and performing harder.
  • Jackson has described it as a genetic condition he inherited from his father.

What that means

CMT is a progressive nerve disease, so symptoms can get more noticeable over time. In Jackson’s case, reports say the main effects have been trouble with balance and movement on stage.

Current context

He is also in the news right now because of his farewell concert in Nashville, where recent articles note that health issues were part of the reason he is retiring from touring.

TL;DR: Alan Jackson has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary nerve condition that affects his mobility and balance.