I mean, a nice sentiment but maybe a little bit of an exaggeration…
Jason Aldean is one of the most outspoken supporters of Donald Trump in country music. The two have spent time together in the past, with Trump even once introducing Aldean at a New Years Eve party as “number one in the world.”
Let’s take a look back at that introduction from the president:
“Right now, he’s the number one in the world, he won every award last week, he won every award last year… he’s gotta be making a fortune, Brittany, what do you think?
Ladies and gentleman, number one in the world, number one in our country, Mr. Jason Aldean.”
Number one at what? Who knows. What awards did Jason win the week after Christmas? Who knows. But a pretty ringing endorsement for Aldean.
And Trump also supported Aldean amid the controversy over his single “Try That In A Small Town” last year:
“Jason Aldean is a fantastic guy who just came out with a great new song. Support Jason all the way. MAGA!”
JUST IN: President Trump comes out in support of @Jason_Aldean and his incredible new song. pic.twitter.com/6cFGzwXtWZ
— Pro America Politics (@Pro__Trading) July 20, 2023
Meanwhile, Aldean has been a vocal supporter of Trump, speaking out against the former president’s recent conviction in New York City and even parodying Trump and president Joe Biden alongside his wife Brittany (with Trump’s permission) last Halloween.
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Jason and Brittany were spotted sitting with Trump tonight ahead of his speech at the Republican National Convention tonight, and they even got a shoutout from the pres when he took the stage:
“And Jason, the biggest star in country music. Jason, thank you for being here. Jason thank you very much. Jason Aldean, he’s good.
I like his wife even better by the way. She’s here.”
The biggest star in country music? How we measuring that, Don? Have you ever heard of Zach Bryan? Morgan Wallen? Luke Combs?
And I get it, he’s just trying to compliment his friend. But maybe we need to get some more country artists on 45’s playlist.
