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Alan Jackson Married off Daughter 4 Years after She Lost Spouse Family Looks Happy Again in Rare

Alan Jackson | Mattie Jackson with Her Husband | Source: instagram.com/officialalanjackson | instagram.com/mattiejackson

  • Alan Jackson posted a rare photo with his wife and three daughters on Father's Day, while his daughter, Mattie Denise Jackson, also uploaded pictures with him.
  • The singer's daughter tied the knot last month, four years after the death of her first husband. She shared her feelings as a young widow and now feels happy to be married again.
  • Alan shares daughters with his wife, who he parted ways with for a short time, but now dedicates his success to her.

Born in 1958, Alan Jackson developed an interest in music when he was young. The "Livin' on Love" singer pursued his passion for singing and soon became famous as a country artist.

In 1979, Alan tied the knot with his now-wife, Denise Jackson, who gave birth to his three children, Mattie Denise Jackson, Alexandra Jane Jackson, and Dani Grace Jackson.

The couple raised their daughters when Alan was at the peak of his career, delivering one hit song after the other. Besides enjoying a successful career, the singer loves his family dearly and even shared a rare photo with them this Father's Day.

"Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful dads out there!" Alan captioned his Instagram post. In the photo, the "Midnight in Montgomery" singer is wearing a cowboy hat while standing next to his longtime wife and three daughters who look beautiful smiling for the camera.

On the same day, Mattie also posted photos with Alan on Instagram to honor him. She posted three photos with her beloved Dad from her wedding, telling the world how he believed she could achieve whatever she wanted, helping her grow into a confident woman.

Mattie Jackson Tied the Knot Years after Her First Husband Died

When Mattie tied the knot with Ben Selecman in 2017, neither of them knew their marriage would be cut short due to an unforeseen incident in 2018. Unfortunately, Selecman died in September 2018 after he slipped on a boat dock and injured his head.

"He was always there to go fish with Dad when we didn't want to go," Mattie shared about her late husband, revealing how much he loved to stay outdoors.

Losing her husband so soon was a "traumatic and tragic" experience for Mattie. She felt terrible watching her parents, who loved their son-in-law, feel helpless after the loss. Selecman had become a part of the family so quickly. They couldn't do anything to bring him back and make their daughter feel happy again.

However, as time passed, the young widow moved on in life. She believed in her prayers and asked God to "give me the chance to love someone with my whole heart again."

In May 2023, Mattie took to Instagram to share that she had tied the knot with her fiancé, Connor Smith, more than four years after losing Selecman. The 32-year-old met her now-husband through a mutual friend.

The happy bride looked beautiful in her white gown with her hair neatly tied up. She posted photos from her big day and grabbed her fans' attention. One follower commented, "It looks like a fairytale! Congratulations!" while another said, "Beautiful fairytale. I loved all the pictures. Congratulations!" A third wrote:

"A fairytale!"

User comment on Mattie Jackson Smith's Instagram post | Source: instagram.com/mattiejackson

User comment on Mattie Jackson Smith's Instagram post | Source: instagram.com/mattiejackson

User comment on Mattie Jackson Smith's Instagram post | Source: instagram.com/mattiejackson

After celebrating their big day, the couple flew to Saint Lucia for their honeymoon. Mattie posted photos of the breathtaking views they enjoyed and wrote a heartfelt caption to express her feelings.

Alan Jackson's Relationship with His Wife and Other Daughters

When Alan received his award at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards in November 2022, he credited Denise for his success and for standing by him during the most challenging times of his life.

Alan Jackson and Denise Jackson on January 28, 1991 | Source: Getty Images

"I just want to thank her because she's held me up all these years, and she's my best friend," the singer said about his wife, who he met when they were teenagers.

Unlike most love stories, Alan initially faced rejection before Denise finally agreed to be with him. She declined his request when he asked her out on a date for the first time.

Alan Jackson and Denise Jackson on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee | Source: Getty Images

Denise worked as a flight attendant while Alan was still in the initial stage of his career. At the time, the couple lived in a cramped basement space before Alan's career skyrocketed.

The couple welcomed three daughters, and people thought they were living a perfect life when the news of their separation suddenly surfaced. A year later, they got back together, and Denise opened up about their short-lived split in her autobiography years later. She revealed it happened because Alan had cheated on her.

Unlike Mattie, who is often in the limelight, her sisters Alexandra and Dani like to live out of the public eye. They have been featured on Mattie's Instagram several times, showing the sisters' close bond.

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