Country music star Jason Aldean’s wife, Brittany Aldean, is blaming “woke” politics for why her husband was left off Billboard magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time” this week.
Billboard this week published its staff-selected list of the 100 best country artists spanning the past 100 years. The list was criticized by some country music fans on social media, who complained about the magazine including artists who had left country music, such as Maren Morris, but ignoring Aldean, who sold over 20 million albums. and has had over two dozen #1 singles. His career.
Social media account Country Music said, “Despite being crowned as the all-time ACM Artist of the Decade with 28 number one hits, Jason Aldean was not listed as one of Billboard’s 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time Was.” Wire, reported.
Aldean’s wife Brittany shared the social media post on her Instagram Stories and suggested that Billboard didn’t like it. Her husband’s conservative political beliefs.
“Remember when I said it’s a journey to stand up for what we believe in?” she wrote.
“This is a prime example of Jason being left out of things in the industry.”[Billboard] Your awareness clearly outweighs your ability to give credit where it’s due, and that’s sad,” his post continued.
“Try It in a Small Town” Singer And his wife has been a vocal supporter of President-elect Donald Trump for years, and was seen sitting next to Trump on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention last July.
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two of Aldean’s bandmates, Bassist Tully Kennedy and guitarist Kurt Allison also suggested that the magazine’s insult was influenced by politics.
Kennedy wrote, “It’s not always easy to stand up for what you believe in.” an instagram post“I don’t know what’s funnier on @billboard.. how ridiculous it makes you or the fact that you think this will upset us. Thanks for making that chip on our shoulder a little bigger. So proud to be making this music and being on that stage with you every night @jasonaldean.. Love you brother.
“What a joke @billboard – but not surprising considering the source,” Alison posted.
Jason Aldean also responded in a comment under Allison’s post.
“This should not come as a shock. And people ask if we still have something and we feel like we have something to prove???” he posted with a laughing emoji. “Yes, we do and this is a prime example of why!! We’ll just keep hammering and doing what we do. Just like we always do,” he posted along with a clenched fist emoji.
Billboard did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The magazine’s editors explained in the article that commercial success was not the only factor that influenced their choice.
“While commercial success was a factor, artistry, longevity and lasting impact were equally important. “Since it is too early to estimate the long-term impact of many new acts, the list relies largely on artists whose place in the country’s music history is already secure,” the article said.
Aldines recently said that he does not regret his vocal support for Trump, despite the opposition he has faced over the years.
“We’ve had a tremendous outpouring of support from the entertainment industry and media for our support of @realDonaldTrump,” Jason Aldean wrote in a social media post on November 5.
“As a father and an American citizen, I want to see our country return to the values and principles that made us great in the beginning. Vote so that the future of our children can be secured. I proudly voted for Trump and encourage everyone to get out and vote today!! It matters,” he wrote with the hashtag #Noregrets.
Brittany Aldean posted a similar message to her followers the same day.
“Despite all the criticism in the media, lost business deals, relationship changes, being kicked out of music industry events, and numerous attempts to defame our character – I wouldn’t change a thing,” she wrote in an Instagram post on November 5. “
