Brittany Aldean, wife of country music star Jason Aldean, blames “woke” politics for why her husband was removed from Billboard magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time this week. He blames it.
This week, Billboard released its staff's list of the 100 best country artists of the past 100 years. The list drew criticism from some country music fans on social media, as the magazine featured artists who have moved away from country music, such as Maren Morris, who has sold more than 20 million albums. They were dissatisfied with Aldean's sales and disrespect for Aldean, who had more than 20 number one singles. his career.
“Despite having 28 number one hits and being crowned the current ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean is somehow on Billboard's list of the greatest country artists of all time. “He was not selected as one of the top 100 artists,” the social media account Country Music announced. wire, report.
Aldean's wife, Brittany, shared a social media post to her Instagram Stories suggesting that Billboard doesn't like her husband's conservative political beliefs.
“Remember how I said this was a journey to stand up for what we believe in??” she wrote.
“This is a prime example of Jason being left behind by the industry.”[Billboard] “It's sad that being awake clearly negates our ability to take credit where we deserve it,” her post continued.
The “Try That in a Small Town” singer and his wife have been outspoken supporters of President-elect Donald Trump for years, and were spotted sitting next to him on the fourth night of the Republican National Convention in July. was witnessed.
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Two of Aldean's bandmates, bassist Tully Kennedy and guitarist Kurt Allison, also suggested that the magazine's snub was influenced by politics.
“Standing up for what you believe in is not always easy,” Kennedy wrote. Instagram post. “I don't know what's funny about @billboard. How ridiculous this makes you look or the fact that you think it bothers us. Just give us a little bit more of a chip on our shoulders.” Thank you for making this music and being on that stage with me every night @jasonaldean.. I love you brother.”
“Billboard is a joke, but not surprising considering the source,” Alison posted.
Jason Aldean also responded in a comment below Allison's post.
“This is not shocking. And people ask if we still have a chip on our shoulders and feel like we have something to prove???” he said with a laughing emoji. Posted. “Yes, we do, and this is a prime example of why!!” We just keep hammerin' and do what we gotta do. Same as always,” he posted with a fist pump 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 the choice.
“While commercial success was an important factor, so too were artistry, longevity and lasting influence, as it is still too early to gauge the long-term impact of many new artists. “This list focuses primarily on artists whose place in country music history has already been secured,” the article states.
Aldeans recently said they have no regrets about their vocal support for Trump, despite years of backlash.
“We have received tremendous enthusiasm from the entertainment industry and media for supporting @realDonaldTrump,” Jason Aldean wrote in a Nov. 5 social media post.
“As a father and an American citizen, I want to see this country return to the values and principles that made us great in the first place. We want our children to have a safe and secure future. Please vote like this. I proudly voted for Trump. I encourage you all to go out and vote today!! It matters,” he wrote with the hashtag #Noregrets. Ta.
Brittany Aldean posted a similar message to her followers on the same day.
“Even after all the media bashing, lost business deals, changed relationships, exclusion from music industry events, and multiple attempts to smear our characters, I wouldn't change a thing.” she wrote in a Nov. 5 Instagram post.
