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The Independent
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Country star Jason Aldean says Trump is ‘doing what a lot of us hoped he would'
Country singer Jason Aldean has delivered his verdict on Donald Trump 's first month back in office, saying the president is 'doing, I think, what a lot of us hoped he would.' Aldean, a five-time Grammy nominee behind the controversial song 'Try That in a Small Town,' is a longtime Trump supporter who performed at one of the President's Inauguration Balls. Whiskey Riff, Aldean responded to a question about Trump's performance so far by saying: 'I'm actually excited, honestly.' He continued: 'Obviously you guys know this, we've been a fan of his for a long time and he's doing, I think, what a lot of us hoped he would, what he said he was gonna do, and he's doing that. 'I think at the end of the day, it seems he's going to save taxpayers a lot of money, he's saving a ton of our tax dollars that are going to waste.' Aldean's wife Brittany added that she believed Trump had tightened security around the country's borders, saying: 'This is what I voted for.' Aldean also weighed in on Trump's advisor Elon Musk and the widespread cuts he's been making to government spending under the auspices of DOGE. 'I watched his whole speech… I thought it was amazing,' said Aldean. 'He, to me, is coming in and doing everything he said he was going to do, which is going in and start trying to get us back on the right track, and I truly feel like that's what's happening. I think Elon's doing a great job, and I dunno, we're excited.' Brittany added that, since Trump returned to office: 'I sleep way better at night.' In 2023, The song ignited furore among listeners, especially after Aldean released an accompanying music video which featured images of protesters fighting with police officers. After being accused of 'promoting violence', the video was quickly pulled from rotation on Country Music Television, though the broadcaster did not provide a reason for its decision. Critics also called the song 'racist' and a 'lynching anthem' after learning that the music video was filmed outside the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, where 18-year-old Black teenager Henry Choate was lynched in 1927. Appearing on the Coop's Rockin' Country Saturday Night podcast, Aldean said it was 'not saying anything that's not true' in the song. 'Country music is blue-collar music, man, it's for the everyman. I've got eyes, I can see what's going on,' Aldean said. 'I don't care which side of the political fence you want to stand on.'
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jason Aldean announces 2025 Full Throttle Tour. Here's when he's coming to Florida
Jason Aldean announces 2025 Full Throttle Tour. Here's when he's coming to Florida Show Caption Hide Caption ACM Awards: Jason Aldean talks about honoring Toby Keith Jason Aldean talks about honoring Toby Keith Country music star Jason Aldean is hitting the road on his 2025 Full Throttle Tour, kicking off on May 23 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Aldean announced his tour following President Donald Trump's inauguration. Here's what to know about the singer's ties to Florida and his upcoming tour. Who is Jason Aldean? Country star has home in Florida Jason Aldine Williams, known professionally as Jason Aldean, is a country singer from Macon, Georgia. He broke out on the country music scene and has amassed hits such as 'Dirt Road Anthem,' 'That's What Tequila Does,' 'She's Country,' 'Got What I Got,' 'Burnin' It Down' and 'Big Green Tractor." He caused a stir in 2023 when he released his controversial song "Try That in a Small Town." The song was scrutinized for the song and music video, which were perceived as portraying a pro-gun violence stance and lynching sentiments. The performer called those references "meritless and dangerous." Country Music Television even pulled the music video from its rotation following its release, a CMT spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. The network stopped showing the music video due to it being perceived as "in favor of gun violence and lynching." Despite his Georgia roots, Aldean calls Florida home and purchased a $10.2 million mansion on Hutchinson Island in February 2022. The oceanfront property boasts 7,317 square feet, four bedrooms and six bathrooms on just under 1 acre. 'I grew up in Macon, I was born there and raised there with my mom, my parents divorced when I was three, my mom stayed in Macon and my dad lived in Florida,' Aldean told Music Mayhem in 2022. 'So I kind of grew up in both places and anytime it starts getting warm I like to be at the beach somewhere and it's kind of my happy place. And so I'll probably always have a house down there somewhere, it's just kind of my favorite place to be.' A year later, Aldean snagged a vacant 0.91-acre lot next to his home for $2.68 million on Aug. 14. The properties were bought by The W Real Estate Trust, based in Nashville, according to the Martin County Property Appraiser's Office. That trust was the seller of Aldean's home on St. George Island in Franklin County, Florida. Since purchasing his home in 2022, Aldean has taken advantage of the Treasure Coast's coastal access and taken his kids out on charter fishing trips. Most recently, Aldean took his 7-year-old son, Memphis, to fish for a half-day with Capt. Tony Ettari, leaving Sailfish Marina Stuart and fishing about 8 miles offshore. Aldean helped Memphis reel in king mackerel and mahi-mahi, Ettari said. Jason Aldean's 'Full Throttle Tour' includes 2 Florida dates Aldean will end his tour in two Florida cities. Fans of the singer can see him perform on his first stop in Tampa at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on Oct. 3. Can't make it? Try his final tour stop at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre on Oct. 4. It is located at 601-7 Sainsburys Way in West Palm Beach. Check out the dates for Aldean's 2025 Full Throttle tour below May 23 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center May 24 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage May 25 — Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC May 30 — Boston, MA @ Fenway Park July 17 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center July 18 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP July 19 — St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre July 24 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater July 25 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena July 26 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre Aug 7 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena Aug 8 — Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center Aug 9 — Pittsburgh, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake Aug 14 — Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion Aug 15 — Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman Aug 16 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Sept 4 — Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena Sept 5 — Green Bay, WI @ Resch Center Sept 11 — Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre Sept 13 — Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Sept 18 — Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena Sept 19 — Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena Sept 20 — Sioux Falls, SD @ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Sept 25 — Lafayette, LA @ CAJUNDOME Sept 26 — Birmingham, AL @ Coca-Cola Amphitheater Sept 27 — Charleston, SC @ Credit One Stadium Oct 3 — Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Oct 4 — West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre Who is touring with Jason Aldean in 2025? Aldean's tour will feature special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver. How do I get tickets to Jason Aldean 2025 concerts? Tickets went on sale Jan. 24 for most concerts; West Palm Beach's presale starts Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Here are the best websites for buying tickets to Aldean's 2025 tour: How much are tickets to Jason Aldean's tour? Aldean's ticket prices range from $59.75 to $179.75, depending on the seat. What can I bring inside the amphitheaters? Tampa No bag will be allowed in the venue unless it meets these requirements: For Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC bags (clear) they must be no larger than 12' x 6' x 12'. For small clutch bags (doesn't need to be clear), they can be no larger than 6' x 9'. For a contactless experience, this venue has gone cashless. They will accept credit, debit, or mobile pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. The following items are allowed inside of the venue: Blankets Cameras — nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses Umbrellas No outside lawn chairs will be allowed into the building, they will be available for rental for guests on the lawn. West Palm Beach No bag will be allowed in the venue unless it meets these requirements: For Plastic, Vinyl, or PVC bags (clear) they must be no larger than 12' x 6' x 12'. For small clutch bags (doesn't need to be clear), they can be no larger than 6' x 9'. The following items are allowed to be brought into the venue: Blankets Cameras – nonprofessional only, no detachable lenses Food – in a clear, 1-gallon ziplock bag Water – up to 1 gallon in a factory-sealed or empty bottle Umbrellas- small/parasol No outside lawn chairs will be allowed into the building, they will be available for rental for guests on the lawn. Did Jason Aldean perform at Donald Trump's inauguration? Aldean performed at the Liberty Ball at the Walter J. Washington Convention Center on Jan. 20 after President Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C. The hour-long performance was part of the festivities at one of three inaugural balls. Aldean's performance adds to his support of the president. During Trump's re-election campaign. The two have been friendly since at least 2022 when Aldean posted on Instagram that he spent New Year's Eve at Trump's Florida home. On July 18, Aldean and his wife, Brittany Kerr, sat beside Trump at the Republican National Convention. He also introduced Trump at an Oct. 23 rally in Georgia, his home state.
