Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James died following a plane crash on Thursday. James, 57, was with his partner, Melody Wilson, 59, and her daughter, Meryl Maxwell Wilson, when the aircraft went down near North Carolina’s Iotla Valley Elementary School, according to the Daily Mail. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shared that there were no survivors from the crash. “A … Read more
Jason Aldean is forever changed by the 2017 Las Vegas music fest massacre. The country singer, 48, appeared on Monday’s episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast and reflected on the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, where a gunman opened fire in the crowd on the Las Vegas strip while Aldean was performing on stage. … Read more
Country music star Jason Aldean‘s wife, Brittany Aldean, is blaming “woke” politics for why her husband was left off Billboard Magazine’s “100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time” list this week. Billboard published its staff-selected list this week of the 100 best country artists spanning over the past 100 years. The list drew criticism on … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If it’s been too long since you’ve sat on a lawn and enjoyed live music, we’re here to help fix that. This summer, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more
Cassadee Pope is leaving her cowboy boots behind. The 34-year-old singer is leaving the country music genre to focus on pop-rock tunes. “I realize every genre has problematic people in it,” Pope noted in a recent interview with Rolling Stone that was published on Thursday. “The Voice” alum continued: “I’m not saying there’s not a … Read more
Country star Jason Aldean has doubled down on his defense of the controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” after it was branded pro-lynching and racist. Aldean, 46, claimed while appearing on the “Coop’s Rockin’ Country Saturday Night” podcast that he was “not sayin’ anything that’s not true. “If you’ve got common sense, you … Read more
This small town ain’t big enough for the both of them. Maren Morris seemingly shaded fellow country music star Jason Aldean in her new music video. The 33-year-old posted to Instagram on Thursday, a clip for a new song that apparently took a shot at the “She’s Country” singer, 46. “I’m done filling a cup … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Get your best waterproof cowboy boots at the ready. On Aug. 11-13, the annual TidalWave Music Festival is splashing its way into Atlantic City, NJ’s beaches for three … Read more
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) condemned country music star Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” and quoted academics accusing it of spreading division and racism. Aldean became a national figure after he released a music video for his song, “Try That in a Small Town,” that included authentic news footage of rioters, looters, and violence in … Read more
Exactly one year ago, the top of the Billboard Hot 100 was bumping with chart-busting beats from Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul, Lizzo’s “About Damn Time” and Harry Styles’ pogo-pop powerhouse “As It Was.” There’s no denying the summer of 2022 was nothing short of a boppity bopfest, one that would send us all twirling into … Read more
Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” music video is six seconds shorter since footage of a Black Lives Matter protest in Atlanta was quietly removed. A source close to the situation told The Post on Wednesday that the footage, which showed confrontations during a BLM demonstration, came from Fox 5 Atlanta. Aldean’s record … Read more
Jason Aldean is thanking his fans for their unwavering support after the music video release of his song “Try That In A Small Town” sparked backlash. The country music singer took to Twitter on Monday to share a video montage that included clips of some of his recent shows with the song playing in the background. … Read more
Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” continues to stir up controversy. This time, the country star’s TikTok teaser for the song is drawing outrage. TikToker Danny Collins, a former minor league pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, took a closer look on Saturday at the newspaper article featured in the background of Aldean’s promotional … Read more
The “Motor City Madman” Ted Nugent is the latest star to weigh in on Jason Aldean’s controversial hit “Try That In A Small Town,” blasting “idiots” who hate the song in an interview Saturday. “I know there’s a bunch of idiots out there, but you need to learn to get a kick out of the idiots. The … Read more
Country crooner Jason Aldean has doubled down on his “Try That in a Small Town” song amid controversy that has branded him a “racist” and “violent bigot.” Aldean, 46, addressed the backlash Friday between songs at his packed gig in Cincinnati, Ohio. “It’s been a long week, and I’ve seen a lot of stuff suggesting … Read more
If lyrics could kill. A musician performing as Adeem the Artist left the internet in hysterics after posting a pithy parody of country superstar Jason Aldean’s divisive ditty “Try That In A Small Town” — a song that has come under significant fire for so-called problematic, “pro-lynching” lyrics. Titled “Sundown Town,” the 35-year-old Knoxville, Tenn. … Read more
A prominent gun-control activist is taking credit for getting Jason Aldean’s controversial song pulled from Country Music Television for being “racist and violent.” Aldean, 46, has been accused of promoting violence with his latest song “Try That in a Small Town,” which includes the inflammatory lyrics: “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say … Read more
Gospel legend Pat Boone said the country music genre is becoming “sick” after a barrage of attempts to cancel Jason Aldean for filming the music video for an anti-riot song in front of a Tennessee courthouse critics say a man was hanged 100 years ago. Aldean denied the song “Try That in a Small Town” has any … Read more
Country music fans slammed ABC for airing Jason Aldean’s pre-taped performance of his controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” as part of its CMA Fest concert special Wednesday, following accusations that the song and music video are “racist” and “pro-lynching.” Aldean, an outspoken conservative, performed the set on June 10 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium … Read more