Alan Jackson has spent more than three decades shaping the sound of country music, but on June 27, 2026, it was the artists he inspired who took center stage to honor his extraordinary legacy. During his sold out farewell concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, some of the biggest names in country music united for an unforgettable performance of “Pop a Top,” turning one of Jackson’s signature hits into a heartfelt salute that celebrated a career unlike any other.
As thousands of fans filled the stadium for Last Call The Finale, the all star tribute brought together an incredible lineup of country stars. Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood led the performance from center stage, joined by Cody Johnson, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, and many more artists who gathered to celebrate the man whose music helped define generations. From the very first note, the crowd erupted with cheers before singing every word alongside the performers, creating one of the night’s most joyful and emotional moments.
Originally written by Nat Stuckey and first recorded by Jim Ed Brown in the 1960s, “Pop a Top” found new life when Alan Jackson recorded it in 1999 as the lead single from his album Under the Influence. Over the years, it became one of his most recognizable concert favorites, making it the perfect song for country music’s biggest stars to raise one final toast to the legend they all admired.
The evening carried even greater significance following Jackson’s 2021 announcement that he had been diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease, an incurable nerve disorder that ultimately led him to retire from touring. Although his Last Call Tour concluded in 2025, Nashville hosted one final farewell performance where fans had the opportunity to celebrate his remarkable journey one last time.
As voices from every corner of country music joined together in song, the performance became far more than a tribute. It was a thank you from an entire genre to one of its greatest storytellers. For one unforgettable night, “Pop a Top” wasn’t simply a classic Alan Jackson hit. It became country music’s final standing ovation for a legend whose songs will continue to echo through every honky tonk, highway, and hometown for generations to come.