Jason Aldean
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Jason Aldine Williams is an American country music
singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records
, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles. His 2005 self-titled
debut and 2009 album Wide Open
are both certified platinum
by the Recording Industry Association of America
(RIAA), while 2007's Relentless
is certified gold. Of his singles, six have reached the number one position on the Hot Country Songs
charts: "Why
", "She's Country
", "Big Green Tractor
", "The Truth
", "Don't You Wanna Stay
" (a duet with Kelly Clarkson
), and "Dirt Road Anthem
", and seven more have reached top ten on the same chart.
, where he went to high school at Windsor Academy
. During the summer he would spend time with his father in Homestead, Florida
.
Before going to work during the day, his dad would map out guitar chords on notebook paper to show Jason where to place his fingers to play the chords. Jason sat and practiced all day while his dad was at work. When his dad got home, he got out his own guitar and they played together. Soon, after hearing a song only a few times, he could play it. His early favorites included George Strait
's "The Cowboy Rides Away
", Hank Williams Jr.'s "The Blues Man", and Alabama
's "My Home's in Alabama
".
Both parents encouraged young Jason as he progressed musically. From age 14, after watching the country-music awards on TV, he wanted to perform on stage. With his mother's help, he performed at the local VFW
hall in Macon, Georgia. He sang John Anderson
's song "Seminole Wind
" and Tracy Lawrence
's "Sticks and Stones
". He would later say that the entire audience — all ten — applauded, and that he almost had to be dragged off the stage because he was hooked on performing. He began performing at area talent contests and local fairs. At 15, he joined the "house band" at Georgia nightspot Nashville South.
, with Jessica and their two daughters Keeley and Kendyl.
, Alabama
, and Georgia
, and then further up the southeastern seaboard
. With one of the band's members, Justin Weaver, Aldean began writing songs. In 1998 he performed his original songs at a showcase staged by Atlanta nightclub The Buckboard. He was approached by Michael Knox, then of the Warner-Chappell song-publishing company. After signing with Warner-Chappell, Aldean moved to Nashville on November 1, 1998, at age 21.
A month after moving to Nashville, Aldean was offered a recording contract but was subsequently dropped. He signed with another label but again was dropped in 2000 for postponing his recording sessions repeatedly. Various showcases failed to bring him a contract. The last straw was an attempt at the Wildhorse Saloon where the promised label talent scouts never even showed up. Finally, Lawrence Mathis spotted Jason at one of the showcases at The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville
. Mathis signed as Aldean's first manager. Still frustrated and discouraged with his struggling career, Aldean gave himself six months before planning to leave Nashville and return home to Georgia. Then five weeks later, he was offered a deal from Broken Bow Records
in Nashville. Shortly after the release of his first album, Jason picked up his new (and current) agent, Kevin Neal. And while recording Relentless
, Jason moved to Clarence Spalding and Spalding Entertainment for management.
", was released in early 2005. It served as the lead-off to his album Jason Aldean
, and reached a peak of #10 on the Billboard
Hot Country Songs
charts. The album also produced his first Number One hit in "Why
", as well as the #4-peaking "Amarillo Sky
", which had previously been a non-charting single in 2002 for McBride & the Ride
. Amarillo Sky earned a 2006 ACM nomination for song of the year and video of the year. Jason Aldean earned the title of "Top New Male Vocalist" at the 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Aldean has sold over one million copies in the United States, and was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2007.
. This album was released on May 29, 2007, and at Wal-Mart
, it was released with a Limited Edition CMT Pick DVD that includes performances from Jason Aldean. The album's lead-off single, "Johnny Cash
", was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd and peaked at #6 when Aldean released it. Its followup, "Laughed Until We Cried
", has become his fifth consecutive Top Ten hit. Relentless has also been certified gold by the RIAA, and its title track
was released as its third single. The song has also been Aldean's lowest charting single in both the U.S. and Canada, failing to reach Top Ten on the country charts.
" to radio on December 1, 2008. It is the first single from his third album Wide Open
which was released on April 7, 2009. The single debuted at #51 on the Hot Country Songs
chart in late-November 2008. His seventh consecutive Top 40 hit on the country charts, it is also his first Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
, and became his second number-one hit, and his first since "Why" in May 2006. The next single, the David Lee Murphy
-Jim Collins
co-write "Big Green Tractor
," became Aldean's third Number One hit. Wide Open debuted at #2 on the Top Country Albums chart. "The Truth
" became the album's third consecutive Number One hit in January 2010, with "Crazy Town
" being the album's fourth single, peaking at #2 on the country charts.
Jason Aldean performed with Bryan Adams
on an episode of CMT Crossroads in the beginning of May, and the episode premiered on June 26, 2009. In an interview with Shave Magazine, Jason explained that working with Bryan on Crossroads "was great. He was a lot of fun." But the real highlight for Jason was working with Randy Owen. "I am a big fan of Alabama so I got a chance to work with Randy Owen on this album (it didn’t make the album but it eventually made a bonus track). It was really cool. Alabama were like ‘The Beatles’ for me so working with him was definitely one of the highlights. I mean, both of those guys were really cool moments, but, if I had to pick one highlight, it would be working with Randy this year."
A live DVD titled Wide Open Live & More
was released on August 25, 2009.
At the 2010 CMT music Awards Jason Aldean picked up 3 nominations in Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for "The Truth", as well as collaborative video of the year and CMT performance of the year for his performance of "Heaven" with Bryan Adams.
," which entered the Hot Country Songs chart at #41, which is the lead-off single from his album of the same name
, released on November 2, 2010. It marks as Aldean's tenth top 10 country hit.
He also collaborated with Kelly Clarkson
on the intimate duet "Don't You Wanna Stay
". Aldean and Clarkson's performance on November 10, 2010 at the CMA Awards received positive recognition, and debuted at #59 on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart from unsolicited airplay for the week of November 20, 2010. In March 2011, "Don't You Wanna Stay" became Aldean's fifth number one hit.
In early 2011, Aldean's recording of "Dirt Road Anthem
", recorded previously by both of its writers, country rap artist Colt Ford
and Brantley Gilbert
(who also wrote "My Kinda Party"), debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at #57 as an album cut from unsolicited airplay for the week of February 5, 2011. In March 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" was selected as the third single from My Kinda Party. Aldean also collaborated with Ludacris on the song "Dirt Road Anthem" at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. In addition to making number one on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 30, 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" has also become Aldean's first top ten hit on the Hot 100 chart.
Aldean performed his song My Kinda Party
at the start of the 2011 Home Run Derby
, aired on ESPN
.
Aldean won the CMA Country Album of the Year 2011 as well as the Musical Event of the Year with his duet, "Don't You Wanna Stay", with Kelly Clarkson. It was his first wins.
On October 25, 2011 it was announced that Aldean will be performing on “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night”, the one-hour special which takes place live on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. The show will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
singer, known professionally as Jason Aldean. Since 2005, Aldean has recorded for Broken Bow Records
Broken Bow Records
Broken Bow Records is an American independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in July of 1999 by Benny Brown, the label specializes in country music The label's general manager is Jon Loba....
, an independent record label for which he has released four albums and twelve singles. His 2005 self-titled
Jason Aldean (album)
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debut and 2009 album Wide Open
Wide Open (Jason Aldean album)
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are both certified platinum
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
by the Recording Industry Association of America
Recording Industry Association of America
The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States...
(RIAA), while 2007's Relentless
Relentless (Jason Aldean album)
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is certified gold. Of his singles, six have reached the number one position on the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts: "Why
Why (Jason Aldean song)
"Why" is a country music song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee, and Big & Rich's John Rich, and recorded by country music artist Jason Aldean...
", "She's Country
She's Country
"She's Country" is a song written by Danny Myrick and Bridgette Tatum, and recorded by American country artist Jason Aldean. It was released in late 2008 as the seventh single of his career, which served as the lead-off single to his third studio album, Wide Open...
", "Big Green Tractor
Big Green Tractor
"Big Green Tractor" is a song written by Jim Collins and David Lee Murphy, and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It is the second single release from his 2009 album Wide Open, as well as the eighth single of his career...
", "The Truth
The Truth (Trent Willmon song)
"The Truth" is the title of a country music song written by Brett James and Ashley Monroe, and recorded by two different artists. It was first recorded by Trent Willmon on his 2008 album Broken In, and one year later by Jason Aldean on his album Wide Open...
", "Don't You Wanna Stay
Don't You Wanna Stay
"Don't You Wanna Stay" is a song performed by American country singer Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson from Aldean's 2010 album, My Kinda Party. It was written by Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers...
" (a duet with Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
), and "Dirt Road Anthem
Dirt Road Anthem
"Dirt Road Anthem" is the title of a song written by American country music artists Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert , both of whom recorded their own versions of the song. Jason Aldean re-recorded the song for his 2010 album My Kinda Party, and released it as the third single from the album in April...
", and seven more have reached top ten on the same chart.
Early life
Aldean's parents, Barry and Debbie, divorced when he was three. He was raised by his mother, mainly in Macon, GeorgiaMacon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, where he went to high school at Windsor Academy
Windsor Academy
Windsor Academy is a private school in Bibb County, Georgia. It was founded in 1970 to serve students in the area south of Macon, around the same time that many other segregation academies were created...
. During the summer he would spend time with his father in Homestead, Florida
Homestead, Florida
Homestead is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. Homestead is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area....
.
Before going to work during the day, his dad would map out guitar chords on notebook paper to show Jason where to place his fingers to play the chords. Jason sat and practiced all day while his dad was at work. When his dad got home, he got out his own guitar and they played together. Soon, after hearing a song only a few times, he could play it. His early favorites included George Strait
George Strait
George Harvey Strait is an American country music singer, actor, and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional...
's "The Cowboy Rides Away
The Cowboy Rides Away (song)
"The Cowboy Rides Away" is the title of a song written by Sonny Throckmorton and Casey Kelly, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from his 1984 album Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind. It peaked at #5 in the United...
", Hank Williams Jr.'s "The Blues Man", and Alabama
Alabama (band)
Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen and his cousin Teddy Gentry , soon joined by Jeff Cook...
's "My Home's in Alabama
My Home's in Alabama (song)
"My Home's in Alabama" is a song made famous by the country music band Alabama. Written by Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, the song was released in 1980 and served as the title track to Alabama's first album for RCA Records....
".
Both parents encouraged young Jason as he progressed musically. From age 14, after watching the country-music awards on TV, he wanted to perform on stage. With his mother's help, he performed at the local VFW
VFW
VFW may refer to:*Vereinigte Flugtechnische Werke*Veterans of Foreign Wars*Veterans of Future Wars*Video for Windows*VFW Parkway...
hall in Macon, Georgia. He sang John Anderson
John Anderson (musician)
John David Anderson is an American country music artist with a successful career that has lasted more than 30 years...
's song "Seminole Wind
Seminole Wind (song)
"Seminole Wind" is the title of a song written and recorded by country music artist John Anderson. It was released in August 1992 as the fourth single from the album of the same name. It peaked at #2 on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and reached number-one on the...
" and Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence
Tracy Lawrence is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music...
's "Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones (song)
"Sticks and Stones" is the title of a song written by Elbert West and Roger Dillon, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released in November 1991 as the title track and first single from Lawrence's 1991 debut album...
". He would later say that the entire audience — all ten — applauded, and that he almost had to be dragged off the stage because he was hooked on performing. He began performing at area talent contests and local fairs. At 15, he joined the "house band" at Georgia nightspot Nashville South.
Personal life
Aldean married Jessica Ussery on August 4, 2001. Aldean currently lives in Nashville, TennesseeNashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, with Jessica and their two daughters Keeley and Kendyl.
Musical career
After high school, with his father's help, Aldean and his band performed in college towns in FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, and Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and then further up the southeastern seaboard
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
. With one of the band's members, Justin Weaver, Aldean began writing songs. In 1998 he performed his original songs at a showcase staged by Atlanta nightclub The Buckboard. He was approached by Michael Knox, then of the Warner-Chappell song-publishing company. After signing with Warner-Chappell, Aldean moved to Nashville on November 1, 1998, at age 21.
A month after moving to Nashville, Aldean was offered a recording contract but was subsequently dropped. He signed with another label but again was dropped in 2000 for postponing his recording sessions repeatedly. Various showcases failed to bring him a contract. The last straw was an attempt at the Wildhorse Saloon where the promised label talent scouts never even showed up. Finally, Lawrence Mathis spotted Jason at one of the showcases at The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. Mathis signed as Aldean's first manager. Still frustrated and discouraged with his struggling career, Aldean gave himself six months before planning to leave Nashville and return home to Georgia. Then five weeks later, he was offered a deal from Broken Bow Records
Broken Bow Records
Broken Bow Records is an American independent record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in July of 1999 by Benny Brown, the label specializes in country music The label's general manager is Jon Loba....
in Nashville. Shortly after the release of his first album, Jason picked up his new (and current) agent, Kevin Neal. And while recording Relentless
Relentless (Jason Aldean album)
-Album:-Singles:-Certifications:-Personnel:*Jason Aldean - vocals*Kurt Allison - electric guitar*Tony Harrell - piano, Hammond B-3 organ, Wurlitzer*Wes Hightower - foot stomping*Michael Johnson - steel guitar*Tully Kennedy - bass guitar...
, Jason moved to Clarence Spalding and Spalding Entertainment for management.
Jason Aldean (2005-2006)
Aldean's first single, "HicktownHicktown
"Hicktown" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 28, 2005 as the debut single from his self-titled album...
", was released in early 2005. It served as the lead-off to his album Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean (album)
-Album:-Singles:-Certifications:-External links:*[ Jason Aldean] at Allmusic...
, and reached a peak of #10 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
charts. The album also produced his first Number One hit in "Why
Why (Jason Aldean song)
"Why" is a country music song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee, and Big & Rich's John Rich, and recorded by country music artist Jason Aldean...
", as well as the #4-peaking "Amarillo Sky
Amarillo Sky (song)
"Amarillo Sky" is the title of a country music song written by Big Kenny and John Rich , along with Rodney Clawson and Bart Pursley. It was originally recorded by the band McBride & the Ride and released as a single in 2002 from their album Amarillo Sky...
", which had previously been a non-charting single in 2002 for McBride & the Ride
McBride & the Ride
McBride & the Ride was an American country music band initially composed of Terry McBride , Ray Herndon and Billy Thomas . The group was founded in 1989 through the assistance of record producer Tony Brown...
. Amarillo Sky earned a 2006 ACM nomination for song of the year and video of the year. Jason Aldean earned the title of "Top New Male Vocalist" at the 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Aldean has sold over one million copies in the United States, and was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2007.
Relentless (2007-2008)
Aldean spent most of January 2007 in the studio with producer Michael Knox to finish his second album, RelentlessRelentless (Jason Aldean album)
-Album:-Singles:-Certifications:-Personnel:*Jason Aldean - vocals*Kurt Allison - electric guitar*Tony Harrell - piano, Hammond B-3 organ, Wurlitzer*Wes Hightower - foot stomping*Michael Johnson - steel guitar*Tully Kennedy - bass guitar...
. This album was released on May 29, 2007, and at Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000...
, it was released with a Limited Edition CMT Pick DVD that includes performances from Jason Aldean. The album's lead-off single, "Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash (song)
"Johnny Cash" is the title of a country song co-written by John Rich, Vicky McGehee, and Rodney Clawson. It was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd on his 2004 Greatest Hits album, but not released as a single....
", was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd and peaked at #6 when Aldean released it. Its followup, "Laughed Until We Cried
Laughed Until We Cried
"Laughed Until We Cried" is a single by country music artist Jason Aldean. It is the second single released from his 2007 album Relentless, and his fifth chart single overall on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.-Content:...
", has become his fifth consecutive Top Ten hit. Relentless has also been certified gold by the RIAA, and its title track
Relentless (Jason Aldean song)
"Relentless" is the title of a country music song written by James LeBlanc and John Paul White. It was recorded by Jason Aldean, who released it in 2008 as the third and final single from his second studio album, also titled Relentless...
was released as its third single. The song has also been Aldean's lowest charting single in both the U.S. and Canada, failing to reach Top Ten on the country charts.
Wide Open (2009-2010)
Aldean released a seventh single titled "She's CountryShe's Country
"She's Country" is a song written by Danny Myrick and Bridgette Tatum, and recorded by American country artist Jason Aldean. It was released in late 2008 as the seventh single of his career, which served as the lead-off single to his third studio album, Wide Open...
" to radio on December 1, 2008. It is the first single from his third album Wide Open
Wide Open (Jason Aldean album)
-Album:-Certifications:-End of year charts:-Singles:...
which was released on April 7, 2009. The single debuted at #51 on the Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs is a chart published weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States.This 60-position chart lists the most popular country music songs, calculated weekly mostly by airplay and occasionally commercial sales...
chart in late-November 2008. His seventh consecutive Top 40 hit on the country charts, it is also his first Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and became his second number-one hit, and his first since "Why" in May 2006. The next single, the David Lee Murphy
David Lee Murphy
David Lee Murphy is an American country music artist. Signed to MCA Nashville Records in 1994, Murphy made his first appearance on the Billboard country charts that year with "Just Once", a song from the soundtrack to the 1994 film 8 Seconds. A year later, Murphy's debut album Out with a Bang was...
-Jim Collins
Jim Collins (singer)
Jim Collins is an American country music singer-songwriter. Between 1985 and 1998, Collins released three studio albums. He also charted seven singles on Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart...
co-write "Big Green Tractor
Big Green Tractor
"Big Green Tractor" is a song written by Jim Collins and David Lee Murphy, and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It is the second single release from his 2009 album Wide Open, as well as the eighth single of his career...
," became Aldean's third Number One hit. Wide Open debuted at #2 on the Top Country Albums chart. "The Truth
The Truth (Trent Willmon song)
"The Truth" is the title of a country music song written by Brett James and Ashley Monroe, and recorded by two different artists. It was first recorded by Trent Willmon on his 2008 album Broken In, and one year later by Jason Aldean on his album Wide Open...
" became the album's third consecutive Number One hit in January 2010, with "Crazy Town
Crazy Town (song)
"Crazy Town" is a country music song recorded by Jason Aldean for his 2009 album Wide Open. It was released as the fourth single from the album in 2010. It has since become his tenth consecutive Top 20 hit...
" being the album's fourth single, peaking at #2 on the country charts.
Jason Aldean performed with Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
on an episode of CMT Crossroads in the beginning of May, and the episode premiered on June 26, 2009. In an interview with Shave Magazine, Jason explained that working with Bryan on Crossroads "was great. He was a lot of fun." But the real highlight for Jason was working with Randy Owen. "I am a big fan of Alabama so I got a chance to work with Randy Owen on this album (it didn’t make the album but it eventually made a bonus track). It was really cool. Alabama were like ‘The Beatles’ for me so working with him was definitely one of the highlights. I mean, both of those guys were really cool moments, but, if I had to pick one highlight, it would be working with Randy this year."
A live DVD titled Wide Open Live & More
Wide Open Live & More
Wide Open Live & More is the first DVD album released by American country singer Jason Aldean. The album was filmed at one of Aldean's sold out concerts in March 2009...
was released on August 25, 2009.
At the 2010 CMT music Awards Jason Aldean picked up 3 nominations in Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for "The Truth", as well as collaborative video of the year and CMT performance of the year for his performance of "Heaven" with Bryan Adams.
My Kinda Party (2010-2011)
Aldean released a new single in August 2010, "My Kinda PartyMy Kinda Party (song)
"My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by country-southern rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album Modern Day Prodigal Son...
," which entered the Hot Country Songs chart at #41, which is the lead-off single from his album of the same name
My Kinda Party
Michael McCall with the Associated Press lauded Aldean for his "fresh sound" on the album saying he "stands at the forefront of a movement combining country themes with hard-rock chords"...
, released on November 2, 2010. It marks as Aldean's tenth top 10 country hit.
He also collaborated with Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,...
on the intimate duet "Don't You Wanna Stay
Don't You Wanna Stay
"Don't You Wanna Stay" is a song performed by American country singer Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson from Aldean's 2010 album, My Kinda Party. It was written by Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers...
". Aldean and Clarkson's performance on November 10, 2010 at the CMA Awards received positive recognition, and debuted at #59 on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart from unsolicited airplay for the week of November 20, 2010. In March 2011, "Don't You Wanna Stay" became Aldean's fifth number one hit.
In early 2011, Aldean's recording of "Dirt Road Anthem
Dirt Road Anthem
"Dirt Road Anthem" is the title of a song written by American country music artists Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert , both of whom recorded their own versions of the song. Jason Aldean re-recorded the song for his 2010 album My Kinda Party, and released it as the third single from the album in April...
", recorded previously by both of its writers, country rap artist Colt Ford
Colt Ford
Jason Farris Brown known professionally as Colt Ford, is an American country music artist and former professional golfer. He has released three albums via his own Average Joe's label, and has charted four singles on the Hot Country Songs charts...
and Brantley Gilbert
Brantley Gilbert
Brantley Gilbert is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment Group label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In February 2011, he left Average Joe's label to join Valory Music Group, where he...
(who also wrote "My Kinda Party"), debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at #57 as an album cut from unsolicited airplay for the week of February 5, 2011. In March 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" was selected as the third single from My Kinda Party. Aldean also collaborated with Ludacris on the song "Dirt Road Anthem" at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. In addition to making number one on the Hot Country Songs chart for the week of July 30, 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" has also become Aldean's first top ten hit on the Hot 100 chart.
Aldean performed his song My Kinda Party
My Kinda Party (song)
"My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by country-southern rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album Modern Day Prodigal Son...
at the start of the 2011 Home Run Derby
2011 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby
The 2011 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby pit four sluggers each from the National and American Leagues against one another in a home run hitting contest...
, aired on ESPN
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Aldean won the CMA Country Album of the Year 2011 as well as the Musical Event of the Year with his duet, "Don't You Wanna Stay", with Kelly Clarkson. It was his first wins.
On October 25, 2011 it was announced that Aldean will be performing on “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night”, the one-hour special which takes place live on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. The show will announce nominations in several categories as well as feature performances by past GRAMMY winners and/or nominees.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
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| 2005 | Academy of Country Music Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 in Los Angeles, California as the Country & Western Music Academy. Whereas the Country Music Association, founded in 1958, was based in Nashville, the Academy sought to promote country music in the western states. Among those involved in the... |
Top New Male Vocalist | |
| 2011 | CMT Music Awards CMT Music Awards The CMT Music Awards is a fan-voted awards show for country music videos and television performances. The awards ceremony is held every year in Nashville, Tennessee, and broadcast live on CMT. Voting takes place on CMT's website, CMT.com.-History:... |
Video of the Year - "My Kinda Party" | |
| Male Video of the Year - "My Kinda Party" | |||
| Collaborative Video of the Year - "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Kelly Clarkson | |||
| Best Web Video of the Year - "My Kinda Party" (live from CMT.com webcast) | |||
| Country Music Association Country Music Association The Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre... |
Entertainer of the Year | ||
| Single of the Year - "Don't You Wanna Stay Don't You Wanna Stay "Don't You Wanna Stay" is a song performed by American country singer Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson from Aldean's 2010 album, My Kinda Party. It was written by Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers... " with Kelly Clarkson Kelly Clarkson Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American pop rock singer-songwriter and actress. Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and would later become the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003.In 2003,... |
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| Musical Event of the Year - "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Kelly Clarkson | |||
| Album of the Year - My Kinda Party My Kinda Party Michael McCall with the Associated Press lauded Aldean for his "fresh sound" on the album saying he "stands at the forefront of a movement combining country themes with hard-rock chords"... |
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| Male Vocalist of the Year | |||
| American Country Awards American Country Awards The American Country Awards is a newly created country music awards show, entirely voted on by fans. Created by the Fox Network, the awards honor country music artists in music, video, and touring categories. In addition to the CMA Awards, the ACM Awards, and the CMT Music Awards, it is the fourth... |
Male Music Video of the Year - "My Kinda Party My Kinda Party (song) "My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by country-southern rock singer-songwriter Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album Modern Day Prodigal Son... " |
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| Artist of the Year | |||
| Male Artist of the Year | |||
| Album of the Year - My Kinda Party | |||
| Single of the Year: Male - "My Kinda Party" | |||
| Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration - "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Kelly Clarkson | |||
| Touring Headline Act of the Year | |||
| Music Video: Group, Duo, or Collaboration - "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Kelly Clarkson |
Albums
- 2005: Jason AldeanJason Aldean (album)-Album:-Singles:-Certifications:-External links:*[ Jason Aldean] at Allmusic...
- 2007: RelentlessRelentless (Jason Aldean album)-Album:-Singles:-Certifications:-Personnel:*Jason Aldean - vocals*Kurt Allison - electric guitar*Tony Harrell - piano, Hammond B-3 organ, Wurlitzer*Wes Hightower - foot stomping*Michael Johnson - steel guitar*Tully Kennedy - bass guitar...
- 2009: Wide OpenWide Open (Jason Aldean album)-Album:-Certifications:-End of year charts:-Singles:...
- 2010: My Kinda PartyMy Kinda PartyMichael McCall with the Associated Press lauded Aldean for his "fresh sound" on the album saying he "stands at the forefront of a movement combining country themes with hard-rock chords"...