Jason Aldean Drops Surprise New Song
“Tough Crowd” is Aldean’s first new release since he dropped his Macon, Georgia album.
Jason Aldean; Photo by Brian Higbee
Jason Aldean surprised fans with the release of a brand-new song, “Tough Crowd.”
On Monday (May 8), the country superstar took to social media to share the exciting news of his newest release.
“Aldean Army, this one’s for you,” the Georgia native wrote on Instagram.
“This is just a song to me that talks about our fans…about us onstage getting a bird’s-eye view of our fans that come in all shapes and sizes and colors,” Aldean shared in a press release. “It’s just really cool to look out and just see those people from all different walks of life come together for a show and have fun.”
Produced by Michael Knox and co-written by Kurt Allison, Marv Green, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, and Neil Thrasher, “Tough Crowd” serves as a tribute to the Aldean Army.
“I see girls with tattoos / good ol’ boys and cowboys / I see a few soldiers here tonight / welcome back / We got some country ass beer drinkin’ hell raisin’ go all nighters / we got some dirt turnin’ diesel burnin’ hard workin’ 9 to 5ers,” Aldean sings on the first verse, detailing what he sees each time he steps onto the stage.
Aldean then went on to honor his loyal fans on the chorus.
“Talk about a tough crowd / make you want to turn it up loud / raise the roof tonight / and make the red, white, and blue proud / yeah / here’s to country strong I wish y’all see right now / talk about a tough crowd,” Aldean sings.
Listen to Jason Aldean’s new song “Tough Crowd” below.
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The tune marks Aldean’s first new music since the release of his double album, Macon, Georgia.
The project, which paid tribute to his hometown and served as his tenth studio album, features 10 live tracks and 20 new originals, including the chart-topping hits “Trouble with a Heartbreak” and “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood as well as his current single “That’s What Tequila Does.”
With 27 No. 1 hits, 15 billion streams and more than 20 million albums sold to date, Jason Aldean recently earned his 35th career ACM Awards nomination. Aldean is up for one nod in the coveted Entertainer Of The Year category alongside Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and Carrie Underwood.
“Thank u! Always an honor to be nominated. Let’s get it! #ACMawards 🔥🤘🏼” he previously shared.
In addition to being nominated, the 15-time ACM Award winner will also take the stage to perform at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Co-hosted by Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, the 2023 ACM Awards will take place on May 11, 2023, and broadcast live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas via Prime Video at 8/7c.
Later this summer, Jason Aldean will embark on his 41-city headlining trek, dubbed the Highway Desperado Tour.
Produced by Live Nation, the Highway Desperado Tour will kick off on July 14 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY, making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix and more before wrapping up in Tampa at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 28.
Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver will serve as support on the trek.
Additionally, Jason is also scheduled to perform at several festivals later this year, including Country Jam, Nebraskaland Days, Country Thunder Wisconsin, Tidalwave Festival and more.
Highway Desperado 2023 Tour Dates
July
14 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
15 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
16 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
27 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
28 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
August
4 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
5 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre
6 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
10 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
11 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
18 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
19 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheater
24 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
25 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
26 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater
September
7 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
8 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
9 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
14 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
15 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
16 –Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center
21 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
22 – Portland, OR – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
23 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre
28 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
29 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
30 – San Bernardino, CA – Glen Helen Amphitheater
October
5 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
6 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
7 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
12 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center+
13 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
14 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
19 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
20 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
21 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
27 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
28 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
For a full list of Jason Aldean’s upcoming tour dates, visit his official website HERE.
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