Jason Aldean a popular country music star has come under the spotlight for his decisions regarding politics while continuing his career as a well loved musician. His choice to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball shows his dedication to a personal position that many viewers were surprised to discover.
Jason Aldean’s Support for Donald Trump
Jason Aldean has confirmed his position as a Trump supporter after choosing to perform at the Inaugural Liberty Ball where President-elect Trump celebrated his inauguration. This stance is a major contrast to comments he made about avoiding politics. It creates a great deal of debate due to its very public and very clear declaration.
Justification For Decision
Jason Aldean defended his choice by explaining to Gayle King that Donald Trump’s communication style which he describes as "layman's terms" made him connect to the former president. He stated that this communication style and not his position made him decide to support a political leader. This has stirred some conflict within a viewership as others saw him as someone trying to not be involved but took on an extreme role.
Past Remarks On Politics
Aldean is well known for staying clear of politics publicly before the more recent political activity. With this public approach there were no true feelings shared prior on his thoughts and it caused much buzz when a personal stance became so evident with a clear choice.
U-Turn on Political Stance
Jason’s initial stance on not mixing his public persona with politics became a point of contention when he reversed his position. Many had considered this statement in earlier comments as what he truly wanted. However it was met with very divided audiences when a position became front and center during public appearances. This reversal created much more chatter and confusion to fans who had grown used to a different set of priorities.
Performance at Inaugural Liberty Ball
Along with various artists like Snoop Dogg and Nelly he joined the entertainment for President Trump at the Liberty Ball. He felt his performance and attendance at the ball was an honor despite the prior comments on trying to remain separate from the political spectrum .
Reasoning for Participation
The "Try that in a Small Town" artist shared his view was not just to endorse Trump, but that it was about respect to the "office." Nelly another performer gave the same reason mentioning the fact that it “doesn’t matter who is in the office”.
"Try That In A Small Town" Song and Event
Aldean's support also increased after he dedicated "Try That in a Small Town" to Donald Trump. This move gained even more support for the ex president who had almost been attacked hours before the concert took place and caused a high amount of support for the star that evening.
Support at Events
While performing a show hours after the attempted attack on Trump, Jason stated that it “Just goes to show you there’s a lot of bullst in the world”. This dedication of the song demonstrated clear allegiance to Trump in his decision while stating a clear opposition of those that may not agree.
Upcoming Co-Headlining Show
Aldean has announced that he and Brooks & Dunn will be performing in Boston’s iconic Fenway Park. This performance shows that his music is still well sought after, even despite political viewpoints being released by those that follow his brand of music.
Collaboration with Musical Heroes
In an official statement Aldean mentions “Playing Fenway Park has always been a highlight for me over the years". It’s exciting for those to follow that style of music along with getting to have their artists all in one place performing a unique show. His statements also shared that he loves playing in that city due to the fans, showing some insight into his values.
Key Takeaways
- Jason Aldean has taken a stance as a Trump supporter and has since made many public appearances to make his position known to viewers.
- This approach stands in contrast with previous statements saying he was going to keep out of political conversations.
- His performance at the Inaugural Liberty Ball for Trump created some backlash among his fans and media due to prior public statements.
- Aldean explained that his decision for this was based on Trump’s communication style not political standings.
- Despite the current changes he still is doing well with scheduled shows, including his highly requested Fenway performance with Brooks & Dunn.