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Introduction
Just moments ago, country music icon Alan Jackson released an emotional video statement addressing the victims of the catastrophic floods currently devastating the state of Texas. The heartfelt message, recorded at his home in Franklin, Tennessee, is already spreading rapidly across social media — and touching hearts across the nation.
Though he is currently undergoing treatment for Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, a degenerative nerve condition, the 66-year-old country legend appeared in a simple, self-filmed video. Dressed in a denim shirt and cowboy hat, Jackson sat in a wooden rocking chair on his front porch. His speech was slow, and his voice wavered at times — but the weight of his words was undeniable.
“I may be weak in body,” Jackson said, eyes glistening, “but my heart is strong — and it’s with Texas.”
He recalled childhood road trips with his father, driving through small Texas towns and stopping at gas stations off quiet highways. He described Texas as a land “full of strength, pride, and soul” — and said he had always felt a kinship with its people.
“Texas isn’t just a place on the map,” he continued. “It’s a spirit. It’s resilience. It’s family.”
As he spoke, Jackson’s voice cracked with emotion while expressing his deep sympathy for those who’ve lost homes, businesses, and loved ones in the floods — a tragedy that has left entire communities underwater.
“I know what it feels like when your own body starts failing you,” he said quietly. “But when the world around you washes away — when you lose your home, your history, your people — that’s a different kind of pain. And I want you to know, you are not alone in that.”
In a moving appeal, Jackson encouraged his fans and fellow Americans to do what they can — whether that means donating, volunteering, praying, or simply checking in on neighbors. He emphasized the importance of unity in the face of loss.
“Disasters like this don’t ask who you voted for, or what kind of music you listen to. They just come. And when they do, all we’ve got is each other.”
He ended his message with a powerful line that’s now being quoted by thousands online:
“The storms may rise, the rivers may rage… but love — love is what stays.”
Since the video was posted to Jackson’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, it has garnered hundreds of thousands of views and comments. Fellow country artists like Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, and Dierks Bentley have shared the video, echoing Jackson’s message of unity and compassion.
In a time of tragedy, Alan Jackson’s words have struck a powerful chord — reminding us all that even in the darkest moments, we are never truly alone.