Hey, try that in a small town, right?
From Western Journal:
Country star Jason Aldean’s new album is dominating the iTunes charts since its Friday release.
As of Sunday morning, “Highway Desperado” was at the No. 1 spot in the country music album category, beating out not one but two Taylor Swift albums.
Swift’s album “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” sits at No. 5 and “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” was at No. 9.
Highway Desperado is OUT NOW! This album is a tribute to my life on the road and all of u guys who come out and see us play every night. Hope u dig it! https://t.co/KL4DlWmKBV pic.twitter.com/gICi2SWlkc
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) November 3, 2023
While Aldean doesn’t take the No. 1 spot on the iTunes top album list, as “Highway Desperado” was at No. 3, he managed to dominate Swift’s album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” which was released on Oct. 27. The “[Deluxe]” version of “1985,” which has an extra song, was at No. 5. The regular version of the album was at No. 7.
So, Aldean beat out arguably the biggest name in music news today — and did it in three ways — in the face of unrelenting criticism from the establishment media.
Aldean’s new album includes the controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” which critics accused of being racist because the music video, released in July, featured images of urban rioters with a warning, as the title suggests, not to try that in a small town.
We love to hear this. Jason is a great, freedom-loving patriot who refused to ow dow to the mob when they tried to tackle him after his song “Try That In A Small Town” blew up the charts. Also, Aldean and his beautiful wife are huge Trump supporters, so they both walk around with big targets on their backs, but they can take the heat, and that’s why we love them.
It's awesome to see Jason Aldean's success, especially given his unapologetic stance on personal freedoms. His hit "Try That In A Small Town" resonated widely, and despite facing backlash, he didn't bow to the mob. Jason, along with his wife, are well-known for their support of Trump, which puts them under intense scrutiny. Yet, they handle the stress with ease, which is part of their appeal. They're a couple that can certainly stand the heat of politics.
