Jason Aldean
Ethan Miller / Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum Have Top-Selling Albums of 2011
Nielsen and Billboard have released their 2011 Music Industry Report, and the findings are quite encouraging, especially for country music fans. With album sales up across the board for the first time in seven years and digital album sales on a surprisingly steady incline as well, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum released two of the top-selling records of the year.
Frazer Harrison / Larry Busacca, Getty Images Jason Aldean Praises Taylor Swift for Bringing New Fans to Country Music
It's no secret that Taylor Swift is popular among the younger generation, girls especially -- even the singer herself recognizes that she's a role model for millions. In a new interview with USA Today, 'Tattoos on This Town' crooner Jason Aldean tips his hat to the 22-year-old songstress, praising her for the innovative way in which she has expanded country music's audience.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jason Aldean Offers Up ‘Tattoos on This Town’ at 2011 CMT Artists of the Year Awards
Lionel Richie seems to be making more appearances on country awards shows that some big country acts because of his upcoming country duets album. After Jason Aldean accepted his CMT Artist of the Year award from Richie, he launched into his single 'Tattoos on This Town,' which hit No. 2 on Billboard's Country Songs chart.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jason Aldean Thanks His Crew in CMT Artist of the Year Acceptance Speech
Lionel Richie presented Jason Aldean with his CMT Artist of the Year award, pointing out that selling two million records requires skill, talent and swagger. That sure does sound like Aldean!
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Jason Aldean Working on New Music With Rapper Ludacris
Jason Aldean and hip-hop star Ludacris appear to be working on something new. The rapper recently tweeted the photo of him and Aldean (seen above) pouring over a sound board in Nashville. "In studio again w/ Jason Aldean in Nashville Tn! More history being made right now!" Ludacris tweeted on Monday.
Frazer Harrison (2), Getty Images Jason Aldean, Band Perry Added to 2012 CMA Music Festival Lineup
Country superstar Jason Aldean and hot sibling trio the Band Perry have been added to the lineup that is being pieced together for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Aldean and the Band Perry will perform at the four-day festival during the nightly concerts set to be held at LP Field in the heart of downtown Nashville next summer.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Jason Aldean Goes Into Hiding
2011 has been plentiful for Jason Aldean. He took home six awards at Monday's American Country Awards show alone. But with the holidays around the corner, the 'Tattoos on This Town' singer is planning to settle into hiding until the new year so that he can enjoy the things he's thankful for, like his family.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Jason Aldean Fights Away Tears While Accepting Artist of the Year Honor at the 2011 American Country Awards
Jason Aldean hid a tear or two under his black cowboy hat as he accepted the 2011 American Country Awards' honor for Artist of the Year. Miranda Lambert presented the award to Aldean, which was his second of the night until the announcer let fans in Las Vegas and viewers at home know the 'Tattoos on This Town' singer had also won four other awards, for a total of six.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Jason Aldean Wins Album of the Year at 2011 American Country Awards
Jason Aldean looked every bit the genuine country star clad in his trademark black cowboy hat, black leather jacket over black shirt, jeans and boots when he strolled to the podium to accept the award for Album of the Year for 'My Kinda Party' at the 2011 American Country Awards.
Rick Diamond / Kevin Winter, Getty Images Lauren Alaina Joins Jason Aldean’s 2012 Tour
The cat is out of the bag as to which major country artist Lauren Alaina will be hitting the road with in 2012. Starting in January, Alaina will link up with Jason Aldean on the next leg of his My Kinda Party Tour.
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