Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is one for melting the lines between country music and other genres. Not only did he bring a major hip-hop influence to his 'Dirt Road Anthem' hit, but he invited pop superstar Kelly Clarkson to join him on his soulful 'Don't You Wanna Stay' ballad. Aldean performed both tracks during tonight's ABC 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special, Clarkson included.

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Brett Favre, George Strait, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. ... that's pretty good company to keep no matter what the topic of conversation is. Jason Aldean fits in with these three legends of their craft as he becomes the new spokesman for Wrangler Retro, "a collection of jeans for today's cowboy." Below is a preview of the new Wrangler Retro commercial starring Aldean.

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If you're a Jason Aldean fan, you won't want to miss out on this contest! Taste of Country is sending one lucky fan and a guest to see the 'Dirt Road Anthem' singer live in Los Angeles on his My Kinda Party Tour. The winner will be whisked away to L.A. to see him in concert and get the opportunity to meet him backstage.

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Jason Aldean is known for his oversized cowboy hats, pearl-snap shirt and country-bred lyrics -- but some people think that his latest single, 'Dirt Road Anthem,' is too big of a leap away from his roots. Sure, the catchy track may have a hint of rap and hip-hop spun into it, but the 'My Kinda Party' singer insists that the song is as country as he is.

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While Jason Aldean is on top of the country music universe with his chart-topping single 'Dirt Road Anthem' and his best-selling 'My Kinda Party' album, it wasn't always No. 1 songs and albums flying off the shelves. Early on in his career, it was pounding the pavement and dealing with a--hole club owners. Aldean told CMT that when he was approximately 19-years-old, he played a gig in Alabama where the owner repeatedly requested that the singer perform Prince's ballad 'Purple Rain.' What a head scratcher of a request, right?

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It's not often a surprise when a rapper crosses over into the film world, but when a country star does it, it's a big deal within the genre since it doesn't happen as often. See Tim McGraw's film trajectory for evidence! Now, 'Dirt Road Anthem' singer Jason Aldean -- who is riding a wave of massive success with his album 'My Kinda Party,' which has earned Aldean the title of best-selling country artist of 2011 so far -- is mulling the prospect of taking on a movie role.

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Jason Aldean picks up his seventh career No. 1 this week with the Colt Ford/Brantley Gilbert-penned 'Dirt Road Anthem.' The new chart-topper for Aldean marks the third consecutive single to hit No. 1 off his plantinum-selling 'My Kinda Party' album. Previous No. 1 hits from the album include the title track and the Kelly Clarkson duet 'Don't You Wanna Stay.'

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