Instagram/@officialalanjacksonCountry music legend Alan Jackson has just given the whole world a serious case of car envy. Alongside the photo of himself standing beside the slick green Mustang, Jackson wrote, “Buckle up, and I’ll take you through the five speeds. #CountryBoy.” The post was met with a wave of admiration from fans who cannot get enough of the classic ride or the man himself.
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Jackson has always been a country gentleman mixed with a bit of charm and long-lasting hits, but that guy somehow had a soft spot for fast cars moving along. The Mustang looked as if it had just been assembled and released from the factory under bright sunshine. The caption seems to imply that the ride might just be smoother than his rich baritone!
That was the comment section filled with praises, for the car and the singer alike. “Love your Green car ❤️,” “Legendary 😀,” another user said, while some were being nostalgic: “This is what the real country boys dream of having. Not some cateye with a 12-inch lift and chrome 26”s 😭😭.” Clearly, the kind of car Jackson approves for is classy, and fans that appreciate these good old classics are now on the same page.
Then suddenly, it was more than just ‘aboot’ (about) the car. Plenty of other comments came in praise of the man himself. One said, “You are such a great man,” while another said, “Two legends in the same photo 🇺🇲🇺🇲👍,” presumably referring to Jackson and his Mustang. Of course, even his family pitched in, as Jackson’s granddaughter Alice jokingly chimed in, “Love the car, grandpa ❤️.”
Jackson’s post boasted international reach. A Dutch fan offered something in his mother tongue that meant more or less, “What a wonderful old-timer, ❤️but Alan you are a great singer. I love to listen to you 👏👏❤️❤️👏👏.” A Brazilian seemed inspired to envision the perfect occasion: “Road trips with this beast must be great with playing country.”
Contained within was a handful contrary to adulation: “I would kill a puppy for that GT350😍,” one person commented; maybe a wink, maybe not. It would be a little harsh, but it shows just how much desire this car has evoked. Another person tried to bargain, “You could trade that for a Mercury or two 😂.” Evidently, Jackson’s fans fall in good humor, hand in hand.
This is exactly his post that reminds why Jackson has been so loved for so long in country music. It is not just his voice and songs but the way in which he intersperses an adverse Americana love with his genuinely, plainspoken personality. Whether he is singing about life in a small town or showing off his wheels, Jackson connects with people on a seriously down-to-earth level.
Let’s just all agree: Such a Mustang ride would be a dream come true for any country fan, with Alan Jackson behind the wheel. That man could turn a simple trip around the block for groceries into a scene from a country music video. For now, fans will have to watch from the sidelines until Alan actually starts putting his hashtag #CountryBoy to the test with some moves around town.
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A classic, cool, and slightly playful splash of Jackson’s charm. Whether one is the biggest country fan or just an appreciator of fine automobiles, this is major. Now if only he would go into the studio and record something new to go with that Mustang—the kind of ride that deserves a few good tunes.
