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We Were Here Tour
The We Were Here / Six String Circus Tour was the sixth headlining concert tour by American country music artist Jason Aldean, in support of his sixth studio album '' Old Boots, New Dirt''. It began on January 14, 2016 in Evansville, Indiana and ended on October 1, 2016 in Bristow, Virginia. In May 2016, the tour had its name changed to the Six String Circus Tour. Background The tour was first announced on October 16, 2015 though Aldean's website. Aldean will tour Australia for the first time in his career. Summer 2016 dates were announced in April 2016, and the show at Fenway Park will be co-headlined with Kid Rock. Kid Rock stole the show after going on tirade on San Francisco back up QB Colin Kaepernick during Born Free.The video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube and got national attention. Opening acts * A Thousand Horses * Thomas Rhett Setlist #"Just Gettin' Started" #" Gonna Know We Were Here" #" Take a Little Ride" #" When She Says Baby" #" Night Train" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean (born Jason Aldine Williams; February 28, 1977) is an American country music singer. Since 2005, he has been signed to BBR Music Group, Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released ten albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, ''My Kinda Party'', is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2012 album ''Night Train (Jason Aldean album), Night Train'' is certified double-platinum, while his 2005 Jason Aldean (album), self-titled debut, 2007 album ''Relentless (Jason Aldean album), Relentless'', 2009 album ''Wide Open (Jason Aldean album), Wide Open'', 2014 album ''Old Boots, New Dirt'' are all certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, twice for Grammy Award for Best Country Album, Best Country Album. 27 of his 38 singles have reached #1 on either the Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay charts with "Why (Jason Aldean song), Why", "She's Country", "Big Green ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly Over States
"Fly Over States" is a song written by Neil Thrasher and Michael Dulaney and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in February 2012 as the fifth and final single from his 2010 album ''My Kinda Party'' and the fifteenth one of his career. In May 2012, it became his seventh number one hit as well as his fourteenth top 10 hit and his ninth consecutive top 5. Content The title references the term flyover states, often associated with the Southern and Midwestern United States. The singer tells the story of two men on a first class flight "from New York to Los Angeles", discussing who would want to live in the land they are seeing down below and saying that the land is "in the middle of nowhere." The singer though goes on to say that these men have never been to these places or met the people who live and work in these towns, that if they had, they'd "understand why God made those fly over states." Critical reception Billy Dukes from ''Taste of Country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crazy Town (song)
"Crazy Town" is a song written by Brett Jones and Rodney Clawson and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 2010 as the fourth and final single from Aldean's 2009 album '' Wide Open''. It has become his tenth consecutive Top 20 hit on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart with a peak at number 2, behind Miranda Lambert's "The House That Built Me". It is also Aldean's first single to not have an accompanying music video. Content "Crazy Town" is an up-tempo country rock song in which the narrator describes the Nashville music scene as being a "crazy town." Critical reception Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' stated the song "accents Aldean's voice a bit allowing him to hide the nasal sound that sometimes pops up." Blake Boldt of ''Engine 145'' gave it a "thumbs-down," summarizing his review by saying "'Crazy' is all power and no purpose." Appearances in media New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner uses the song as his walk-up theme. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnin' It Down
"Burnin' It Down" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Florida Georgia Line members Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in July 2014 as the first single from Aldean's 2014 album ''Old Boots, New Dirt''. The song won the "Top Country Song" category at the 2015 ''Billboard'' Music Awards, but polarized critics. Content The song is a midtempo ballad about a sexual encounter with a lover, inspired by R&B music. Florida Georgia Line, two of the song's co-writers, originally planned on recording it until Aldean expressed interest in the song. Aldean told Country Music Television (CMT) that he considered the song "baby making music". He also felt that it was a different song style for him due to it being more sexual in nature and featuring a drum loop. Critical reception The single has polarized critics. Leeann Ward of ''Country Universe'' gave the song a D grade, writing that "There’s a line b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hicktown
"Hicktown" is the debut single by American country music artist Jason Aldean, released on March 28, 2005 from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Big & Rich's Big Kenny and John Rich along with Vicky McGehee. It was Aldean's first top 10 hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart after reaching number 10 in late 2005. Content Co-written by Big & Rich along with Vicky McGehee, "Hicktown" is an up-tempo song, and one of many country songs that boast of Southern culture. "Hicktown" has become Aldean's signature song, with souvenir vanity plates naming it sold at appearances. The song typically closes out Aldean's concert set, with elongated instrumental parts, Aldean banging on cymbals, and several false endings. Music video A music video was released for the song, directed by Wes Edwards. The video takes place in a field with people partying and driving on mud, while Jason Aldean and his band are performing. It premiered in April 28, 2005. Most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dirt Road Anthem
"Dirt Road Anthem" is a country rap song written and sung by American singers Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert first (who also wrote Aldean's hit "My Kinda Party"), each of whom recorded his own version of the song. Jason Aldean covered the song for his 2010 album ''My Kinda Party'', and released it as the third single from the album in April 2011. The song debuted as a single as Aldean's previous single, " Don't You Wanna Stay", was at the number one spot on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. On November 30, the song received a nomination at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Country Solo Performance. It is the best-selling song in digital history by a male country solo artist in the United States with over four million sold. Content "Dirt Road Anthem" is a mid-tempo country rap song. The song expresses country pride, southern values, and remembering good times from the past. Country rapper Colt Ford originally recorded the song for his 2008 album ''Ride Through the Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She's Country
"She's Country" is a song written by Danny Myrick and Bridgette Tatum and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in December 2008 as the first single from Aldean's 2009 album '' Wide Open''. The song became Aldean's second number one hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart in May 2009. This song is also used in the Rock Band Country Track Pack, and has been confirmed as upcoming downloadable content for the ''Rock Band'' series. Content This song is a moderate up-tempo featuring accompaniment from electric guitar. The verses outline various females from various rural places in the United States. Each is described as being "country" in nature "from her cowboy boots to her down home roots". According to ''Country Weekly'' magazine, songwriter Bridgette Tatum got together with fellow songwriter Danny Myrick after thinking of a groove "that she didn't want to forget." They were thinking of several lyrics until Myrick added a guitar riff, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Kinda Party (song)
"My Kinda Party" is a song written and originally recorded by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert from his 2009 album ''A Modern Day Prodigal Son''. Jason Aldean covered the song and his version serves as the lead-off single to his 2010 album of the same name. Content This song is an up-tempo country rock song about a guy who's "worked all week" asking a girl out for a tailgate party and bonfire, and asking her to stay the night with him afterwards. Critical reception This song has received overall mixed critical reception. Amar Toor of AOL Radio Blog gave this song a positive review, saying "Jason Aldean's new song, 'My Kinda Party,' is a raucous, feel-good bit of country that's absolutely perfect for getting your late summer party poppin'." A positive review also came from Deborah Evans Price of ''Billboard'', who called it a "revved-up salute to backwoods party life", while praising Aldean's vocals and the "muscular guitar licks". Kevin John Coyne of ''Country Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amarillo Sky (song)
"Amarillo Sky" is a song written by Big Kenny and John Rich (of Big & Rich), along with Rodney Clawson and Bart Pursley. It was originally recorded by Rich for his album ''Rescue Me'' in 2001. McBride & the Ride also recorded a version and released it as a single in 2002 from their album of the same name. Country music artist Jason Aldean later covered the song for his 2005 self-titled debut album, and his version was released as its third single in June 2006. It earned Aldean two nominations at the 2006 Academy of Country Music Awards for Video of the Year and Song of the Year, as well as video with the best direction at the CMT Music Awards. McBride & the Ride version In 2002, McBride & the Ride recorded a version of the song for their Comeback album of the same name and released it as a single. Content The song tells the story of a farmer who works on his family's farm near Amarillo, Texas, where co-writer John Rich is from. The farmer is enduring one of the droughts tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Cash (Tracy Byrd Song)
"Johnny Cash" is a song co-written by John Rich, Vicky McGehee and Rodney Clawson. It was originally recorded by Tracy Byrd on his 2005 '' Greatest Hits'' album, but not released as a single. The song was covered by American country music artist Jason Aldean, and his version was released as the first single from his 2007 album '' Relentless'' and the fourth single of his career. Aldean's version also became his fourth (consecutive) top 10 hit on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart with a peak at number 6. Content "Johnny Cash" is an up-tempo song in which the narrator addresses his lover, inviting her to join him on a road trip to Las Vegas. The connection to singer Johnny Cash is made only in the chorus ("Blastin' out the Johnny Cash"), indicating that Cash's music will be played while the narrator and his lover are on their road trip. The song also makes several references to a number of Cash's songs. Critical reception Brody Vercher of Engine 145 said that the son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 (song)
"1994" is a song written by Thomas Rhett, Luke Laird, and Barry Dean and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 2013 as the third single from Aldean's 2012 album '' Night Train''. A tribute to Joe Diffie referencing many of his songs, the song has received mixed reviews from music critics. The song peaked at numbers 10 and 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts respectively. It also reached number 52 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting sales of over 500,000 units in that country. It garnered similar chart success in Canada, reaching number 18 on the Country chart and number 65 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart. The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Wes Edwards. Content The song, a tribute to Joe Diffie, refers to many of his songs: "Third Rock from the Sun", "John Deere Green", "Ships That Don't Come I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Only Way I Know
"The Only Way I Know" is a song written by David Lee Murphy and Ben Hayslip and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church. It was released in November 2012 as the second single from Aldean's 2012 album '' Night Train''. Content This song is about hard work, loyalty, small town values, and southern work ethic. The singers explain that they were raised in a small town southern atmosphere and were taught to work hard to earn a living. They had not realized that other lifestyles existed and were practiced and the one by which they grew up is "the only way heyknow." The song's verses are largely spoken-word, with Aldean on the first verse, Bryan on the second, and Church on the third. Aldean also sings the choruses. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave "The Only Way I Know" a four-star review, saying that it "sounds best at neighbor-irritating volumes." Ashley Cooke of ''Roughstock'' also gave the song a four-star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
