George Strait joins Alan Jackson for final duets

Alan Jackson's 'Final' concert was full of A-listers, but the big moment came when he invited his long-time friend George Strait on stage to sing their duets.  Jackson and Strait have actually worked together quite a few times through the years.  They've joined forces for standout awards show moments- like when they sang 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' in honor of George Jones- recorded a live concert album with Jimmy Buffett titled 'Jackson Strait Buffett' and stood side by side to represent the best of traditional Country Music.

For whatever reason, their first single 'Designated Drinker' was not released as a single, but it was a popular cut on Jackson's 2002 album Drive.  Most just assumed that because they were on two different record labels (George on MCA and Alan on Arista), promoting the song to radio just didn't work out with their other scheduled single releases.

The second duet 'Murder On Music Row' (featuring Lee Ann Womack) barely broke the Top 40, and was not a major radio hit.  Insiders assumed the song was not going to be a radio smash because the lyrics were aimed at the Country Radio Industry, including consultants and record executives. Jokingly calling them out as the prime suspects that 'killed' Country Music by favoring records and artists with slick pop-production and potential crossover appeal. Ironically, with little airplay, loaded with steel guitar and fiddle, the controversial collaboration earned CMA Awards for Song and Musical Event of The Year.

Although Alan has retired from touring, we would suggest the possibility of a George Strait and Alan Jackson 'Duets' album.  I guarantee it would sell a million copies in it's first week. What do you think?