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Post by kevin59 on Oct 27, 2010 15:17:11 GMT -5
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Post by coderebaman on Oct 27, 2010 15:50:54 GMT -5
The duet with kelly is absolutely amazing, the best country and pop matching ive heard. And i cant wait to see them perform it at the CMAs.
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Post by Stephen on Oct 27, 2010 15:52:33 GMT -5
Can't wait to see Kelly embarrass Aldean. He needs to stop choosing duet partners who are SO much bigger than him.
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Post by Focus on Oct 27, 2010 16:55:11 GMT -5
LOVE the duet with Kelly! ♥ I don't see any reason why Kelly would embarrass Jason at the CMA's. IMO she doesn't embarrass him on the single either. They both sound fantastic.
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Post by kt1990 on Oct 27, 2010 16:58:14 GMT -5
The Kelly duet is amazing. I really hope it becomes a big Country hit for them both.
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Post by Rεvôlvεr† on Oct 27, 2010 17:01:27 GMT -5
Kelly duet is going to smash on Country/Hot AC/AC/and even Pop Radio <3
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2010 17:03:02 GMT -5
Can't wait to see Kelly embarrass Aldean. He needs to stop choosing duet partners who are SO much bigger than him. I've heard Aldean sing live, and he's actually pretty good. At the very least, his concert and the show he put on were pretty good. I think Kelly is obviously gifted with the voice she has (this coming from a person who primarily listens to only country music), but I think they should do pretty well together in a CMA performance. ** As for the album, I have to say I'm stunned. It sounds amazing. I'm stunned not because I didn't like Jason, or because I didn't think he could put out good music, but stunned just because of the overall quality of this album. I've actually been a pretty big Aldean fan, even though I've wished on occasion for a few better album tracks or single choices. I loved "She's Country" and "Big Green Tractor", and especially "The Truth" from his past album, along with a few unreleased album tracks. But Aldean sounds just as good, if not better, on tracks where he's not "totally rocking out". But again, I have no problem with his loud songs. I haven't quite gotten thru all of the album, but I thought I'd comment on what I have heard. "Tattoos On This Town", "Fly Over States", "Texas Was You", and "Church Pew or Bar Stool" are all excellent songs--great lyrics, and Aldean nails the execution on those tracks. I think each of those could smash if given the chance as a radio single (my only problem with "Church Pew Or Bar Stool" is that I'm from a small town and actually do like it, but the song is definitely good still). Obviously the duet with Kelly is great, and I think it could be a big country hit, and if they wanted, could even be Aldean's first big chance at a crossover hit (due to the inclusion of Kelly Clarkson). I know some people don't really like the title track, but I think it works great as a single, even though it's more country-rock than country. I still hope it'll hit #1. And to be honest, it's probably the loudest "country-rock" song on this album, and it's not even that bad (again, I like it!). A lot of the songs sound very country, with some pretty good traditional lyrics. Great instrumentation, too. I've gotta say, I'm pleased with the country sound of this album. All the songs really seem to fit together, making this a very fluid album. "Just Passing Through" and "See You When I See You" are also pleasant tracks, and the interesting talking/rap song "Dirt Road Anthem" is also pretty darn good (tho I could see how it might turn a few people off). ** Well, I've finished listening to the album, and I've gotta say there's not a single bad song on it. The 2nd half of the album is as good as the first half, or at least very close it. Just about any song on this album could work as a single...sometimes radio-friendly albums aren't the best way to go, and while this album certainly would work well on radio, I don't think it's because the songs are taylor-made for radio. They're just dang good songs. In the 2nd half of the album, I really liked "Texas Was You", "Country Boy's World", and "If She Could See Me Now", tho like I said, all the songs are pretty darn good. Overall, I find the best songs, the standouts, to be - "Tattoos On This Town" - "Fly Over States" - "Don't You Wanna Stay" - "Texas Was You" - "If She Could See Me Now" Again, great album. I'll certainly be purchasing this one. I'd love to see the above list of songs be turned into a list of singles (I listed them in no particular order). I think this album could easily cement Aldean's status as one of the bigger stars in the next generation of country stars, likely in the tier just below some of the big guys & gals (Kenny, Keith, Brad, Carrie, Lady A, ZBB, etc). Aldean's chart performances have been admirable, and I think he'll nab several more #1 hits with this album as he grows both as a star and an artist. With such a great, deep album of 15 tracks, I could easily see 5-6 singles.
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Post by kimcountry on Oct 27, 2010 18:15:57 GMT -5
lol I kinda figured people would be totally freaking out excited about the Kelly Clarkson duet..the last two years has been the year for pop and crossovers it seems, so to me it's just pretty bland and a disappointment that Jason had to have her on. He's been way too cool, stylish, unique to go that route..Really wish he would've had an up and coming female country artist on that (or someone a little less american idol or pop)...that really would've added a whole other dimension and tastefullness to that great song! On first listen all the way through though..Overall sounds like a good album. Some good fresh moments on it and then some moments where quite a few songs just have a drawn-out feel from the fact that a lot of songs melted together with same kinda feel and singing style and even melody similarities with the same sounds of his last couple albums which kinda drags the album along at some points it seemed. I really think Dirt Road Anthem is a great touch on this album(much better version than Colt Fords)! I'm thinking this album will be a great seller with some decent singles and I can't wait to listen to it more and more when it comes out to really get a better feel for it! At this point though..just praying they don't release the Kelly Clarkson duet..SORRY just being honest.
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Post by aeguy2004 on Oct 27, 2010 20:46:45 GMT -5
lol I kinda figured people would be totally freaking out excited about the Kelly Clarkson duet..the last two years has been the year for pop and crossovers it seems, so to me it's just pretty bland and a disappointment that Jason had to have her on. He's been way too cool, stylish, unique to go that route..Really wish he would've had an up and coming female country artist on that (or someone a little less american idol or pop)...that really would've added a whole other dimension and tastefullness to that great song! On first listen all the way through though..Overall sounds like a good album. Some good fresh moments on it and then some moments where quite a few songs just have a drawn-out feel from the fact that a lot of songs melted together with same kinda feel and singing style and even melody similarities with the same sounds of his last couple albums which kinda drags the album along at some points it seemed. I really think Dirt Road Anthem is a great touch on this album(much better version than Colt Fords)! I'm thinking this album will be a great seller with some decent singles and I can't wait to listen to it more and more when it comes out to really get a better feel for it! At this point though..just praying they don't release the Kelly Clarkson duet..SORRY just being honest. if kelly is good enough for reba...then kelly is good enough for anyone the haters are gonna hate... the Kelly Clarkson duet will be a smash! country fans loved the Because Of You Duet...and they'll love the Jason Aldean duet.... kelly clarkson is beyond american idol..she has established a name for herself..and unlike most artists nowdays (american idol or not) she doesn't pigeonhole herself into one category....
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Post by muzicmaken on Oct 27, 2010 21:19:45 GMT -5
I've gotta say this has to be the best Aldean cd to date...And to get 15 songs on a cd and everyone of the songs are very well written and good songs. Very good cd...
I did notice that "Country Boy's World" the melody in the verses sound very close to Tim McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" and in fact you can sing along singing Tim's song....
Other than that excellent cd....Not many artist put 15 songs on a disc look at the new upcoming Keith Urban Cd that has only 8 songs which should mean everyone of those songs better be great in order for listeners to go out and pay $10 or more for it...
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Post by singingsparrow on Oct 28, 2010 1:22:07 GMT -5
I'm in agreement that this is a pretty strong, tight record overall........particularly impressive considering the hefty number of tracks compared to a standard 10-12 track country record.
I shouldn't be too surprised, though, because I actually think Aldean has been an above-average artist up to this point to begin with in terms of album track quality. He's that kind of artist that tends to release the worst material to radio, but at the same time covers better material that doesn't get released to radio compared to most country radio staples, thus making for less filler. Sometimes Aldean indeed gives more, as "I Believe in Ghosts", "Not Every Man Lives", "I Break Everything I Touch", "On My Highway" and "Grown Woman" prove, to name particular tracks.
I just wish Aldean would stop releasing dumb lead single material to the airwaves. He has already proven he can score hits off of decent material, whether it be "The Truth", "Amarillo Sky" or "Laughed Until We Cried". He could easily have continued his hot streak by releasing "Tattoos On This Town", "Just Passing Through" or "Church Pew or Barstool".
I'd rate this record three and a half stars out of five. It's nothing real original, but it's an exceptionally produced and accessible unoriginal album.
Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2010 1:46:31 GMT -5
I just wish Aldean would stop releasing dumb lead single material to the airwaves. He has already proven he can score hits off of decent material, whether it be "The Truth", "Amarillo Sky" or "Laughed Until We Cried". He could easily have continued his hot streak by releasing "Tattoos On This Town", "Just Passing Through" or "Church Pew or Barstool". I think that, whether people like it or not, "My Kinda Party" (lead single) will keep Aldean's hot streak going just fine, and it can't be written off yet as far as potential #1's go. He snuck ahead of Carrie this week--I'm not sure he can stay ahead of her if her song wakes up and then the label gives it a push down the road--and of course some of the big guys (Kenny, Tim, and Keith) are coming up and could threaten Jason. But I think he'll move ahead of Reba's song, which will probably peak out before the holidays. George, Josh, and Easton will all leave soon, and I think Aldean will be able to hold his own in the competition to get to #1. He might get there, but I wouldn't bet on it. I think top 5 is a realistic possibility tho, with at least a shot at #1. Glancing at the current chart, it'd probably take 21-24 weeks to push it there, unless they get up to about 20 or so and are content with a top 5 peak or so. I think, with a more "normal" chart (that is, less superstar lead singles at the same time), "My Kinda Party" would be moving well enough to be another #1. But I think he's got plenty of great songs on this new album that could hit #1, and timely releases definitely wouldn't hurt either. With each #1 he scores, the following #1's will only get easier to achieve. Again, I really like "Tattoos On This Town", "Don't You Wanna Stay", "Fly Over States", and "Texas Was You" as potential singles that could become #1's, but I don't think there's a single track on this album that would be a disappointing release as a single, since I find all the songs to be good, and a few to be great.
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Post by loneranger on Oct 28, 2010 10:50:51 GMT -5
I think this is a really strong album start to finish. It also keeps up Aldeans tendency to avoid stuffing an album with a bunch of filler material to surround 3 or 4 singles. On each of his past three albums, I've thought the best songs went unreleased, as others have said (For the record: Back in this Ciggarette, Asphalt Cowboy, and On My Highway stand out to me the most). That always makes me want to buy his records so I don't miss out on the quality album cuts. With the exception of Dirt Road Anthem, which I'm not really liking yet, I wouldn't be upset with any other song going out as a single. If I was to pick, I'd go with
Don't You Wanna Stay See You When I See You If She Could See Me Now Tattoos On This Town (if he wanted to go 5 deep)
I could see how someone else could put a list of completely different tracks as proposed singles though...a lot of good ones to choose from.
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Post by rsmatto on Oct 28, 2010 15:03:04 GMT -5
"My Kinda Party" will NOT go #1 but that's because the label will be releasing another single before it can get there.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2010 15:09:38 GMT -5
"My Kinda Party" will NOT go #1 but that's because the label will be releasing another single before it can get there. A guess? (which I could believe, but that'd be unfortunate since I do want the song to have a chance at #1) Or do you have an inside source? Just wondering if maybe Roughstock heard something. I'm very curious now!
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Post by singingsparrow on Oct 28, 2010 15:21:23 GMT -5
I think this is a really strong album start to finish. It also keeps up Aldeans tendency to avoid stuffing an album with a bunch of filler material to surround 3 or 4 singles. On each of his past three albums, I've thought the best songs went unreleased, as others have said (For the record: Back in this Ciggarette, Asphalt Cowboy, and On My Highway stand out to me the most). That always makes me want to buy his records so I don't miss out on the quality album cuts. With the exception of Dirt Road Anthem, which I'm not really liking yet, I wouldn't be upset with any other song going out as a single. If I was to pick, I'd go with Don't You Wanna Stay See You When I See You If She Could See Me Now Tattoos On This Town (if he wanted to go 5 deep) I could see how someone else could put a list of completely different tracks as proposed singles though...a lot of good ones to choose from. I think most of Aldean's detractors have never actually listened to an album of his full-length, and probably base their criticisms solely on his single releases (which are much poorer overall compared to his output at large) Even so, I did believe Aldean wasn't fusing his full potential on all three of his previous releases, particularly in a topical respect. He relied too heavily on Southern pride themes as crutches, and when he did offer a little more passion on those aforementioned tracks, it wasn't quite enough to make for an excellent album...........only a decent yet ultimately forgettable one. But Aldean clearly is an able performer who has a distinctive vocal, regardless of how much those choose to claim he can't sing. I just believe a lot of the criticism he gets is puerile and based solely off of hearing "Hicktown", "Johnny Cash", "She's Country" and this current single. I can't stand all four of those singles either, but they only represent one-twelfth of his overall discography, and when you really dig deeper into each of his previous records, he doesn't emulate that country-fried metal persona track to track whatsoever. In fact, "Wide Open" was dominated by soft, sentimental material that would fit right at home on the Adult Contemporary format if not for the traditional country instrumental touch-ups and ostensibly country list-song theme selections. I think "My Kinda Party" is Aldean's most realized, representative album to date, for much the same reason my main criticism of "Wide Open" rests. I felt "Wide Open" was too soft an album for him, and Aldean widely tunes it up this time around while also equally as wisely restraining himself from the overbearing loud-and-proud compulsion. It's simply a solid mainstream-friendly country-rock album that nonetheless has a unique production texturing and mixing to it to keep it from sounding too paint-by-numbers tailor-made for radio. Hearing it several times now, I actually got flashes of the Foo Fighter's third album "There Is Nothing Left To Lose" when tuning in. I think this is largely like a chicken-fried "There Is Nothing Left To Lose"................that kind of album that is melodic and easy to take in without feeling watered-down and saccharine in that it has plenty of muscle and edge.............which is definitely a compliment. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by rsmatto on Oct 28, 2010 15:52:24 GMT -5
"My Kinda Party" will NOT go #1 but that's because the label will be releasing another single before it can get there. A guess? (which I could believe, but that'd be unfortunate since I do want the song to have a chance at #1) Or do you have an inside source? Just wondering if maybe Roughstock heard something. I'm very curious now! I have a source but that's all I have to say about that. Lisping Hibiscus, We're pretty much in agreement then. I've been listening to this record all week to digest it. www.roughstock.com/reviews/jason-aldean-my-kinda-party-album-review
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Post by singingsparrow on Oct 28, 2010 16:00:44 GMT -5
A guess? (which I could believe, but that'd be unfortunate since I do want the song to have a chance at #1) Or do you have an inside source? Just wondering if maybe Roughstock heard something. I'm very curious now! I have a source but this all I have to say about that. I can't see the label pulling this single prematurely. It's important to remember that a mere two months has separated the release of this album and its lead single; quite close for a country release. Moreover, the single actually had a quiet debut compared to most debut singles from established artists. With that out of the way, I will say I feel this may be slightly underperforming. I thought after four consecutive Top Two singles that he'd be riding this one up the chart at a brisk pace, but it's actually taking its sweet time. It's doing respectably, but not in a way you'd expect from an artist that just sold over a million copies of his previous release and has gathered anywhere from 6,000 to 12,000 concert-goers per show lately. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by rsmatto on Oct 28, 2010 16:24:21 GMT -5
I have a source but this all I have to say about that. I can't see the label pulling this single prematurely. It's important to remember that a mere two months has separated the release of this album and its lead single; quite close for a country release. Moreover, the single actually had a quiet debut compared to most debut singles from established artists. With that out of the way, I will say I feel this may be slightly underperforming. I thought after four consecutive Top Two singles that he'd be riding this one up the chart at a brisk pace, but it's actually taking its sweet time. It's doing respectably, but not in a way you'd expect from an artist that just sold over a million copies of his previous release and has gathered anywhere from 6,000 to 12,000 concert-goers per show lately. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus I'm not saying what's gonna happen is 'right,' just that it's gonna happen.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2010 16:33:47 GMT -5
I have a source but that's all I have to say about that. I'll take it for what it's worth then. I wouldn't be too terribly surprised to see a new single, I guess, since a lot of times a label will want a new single not too long after the album drops. But at the same time I still think "My Kinda Party" is performing pretty well, and I agree with LispingHibiscus--I'd be a bit surprised if they pulled it before it peaked naturally. The point where I disagree with LispingHibiscus is on the chart run of MKP. I don't think it's doing super great, but it's doing about what I expected it to. Aldean can usually get his singles to peak in that 20-25 week range, so that could mean MKP is about at its half-life (12 weeks old), assuming it doesn't get pulled prematurely. Add in the fact that Aldean, and probably just about every other artist in the top 20, is having to compete with an overly competitive chart, so I think if you factor that out, perhaps Aldean would be somewhere in that 7-9 position range on the chart. There's no way to know--this is just speculation. I think some artists might get just a couple extra weeks to try to get #1, but of course there will probably be a few that get stuck in the top 3 (Sugarland might be the first of those). Aldean didn't debut super high, but he's had a pretty solid and steady run so far, and he just moved past Carrie, at least for now. We'll see how the next couple weeks go. Back to the album, I find "Texas Was You" and "If She Could See Me Now" to be growing on me tremendously after several listens, and they were already among my favorites from the beginning, which also include "Tattoos On This Town", "Fly Over States", and the KC duet. I'd love to see at least a couple of those tracks get released. As a side note, the beginning of "If She Could See Me Now" sounds very familiar to me. It hit me that it strongly resembles the beginning of Jason Michael Carroll's "Angel Of Broken Hearts". Just wondering...anyone else see that, or notice that?
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Post by tobysooner on Oct 29, 2010 10:03:15 GMT -5
As a side note, the beginning of "If She Could See Me Now" sounds very familiar to me. It hit me that it strongly resembles the beginning of Jason Michael Carroll's "Angel Of Broken Hearts". Just wondering...anyone else see that, or notice that ^Yes
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Post by loneranger on Oct 29, 2010 10:43:42 GMT -5
Does anyone else think that 'Just Passing Through' sounds like a sequel to Big Green Tractor. The music sounds similar to me. Not the same, and I know the phrasing and theme is a little different, but the music and story just seems like a logical part 2 to Big Green Tractor.
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Post by phil1996 on Oct 30, 2010 8:30:58 GMT -5
Wow, what a great CD. I thought 'Wide Open' was really good, but not as good as this one. Highlights for me are the Kelly duet, Tattoos On This Town, Church Pew/Bar Stool, and Days Like These.
I'm hoping the single lineup will be.........1. My Kinda Party 2. Don't You Wanna Stay 3. Tattoos On This Town 4. If She Could See Me Now 5. Texas Was You
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Post by Carriefan1190 on Nov 1, 2010 15:49:22 GMT -5
The Jason/Kelly duet is amazing. I hope it gets released next, it will be a surefire top 10 hit.
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Post by singingsparrow on Nov 1, 2010 17:55:09 GMT -5
The Jason/Kelly duet is amazing. I hope it gets released next, it will be a surefire top 10 hit. It'll be a surefire #1 hit. Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2010 18:06:24 GMT -5
^I was gonna pop in and say that earlier. No way that that song will miss #1 on country, and it could be Aldean's first chance at crossover success (he's definitely always going to be a country rocker though)...I bet it'll chart pretty high on the hot 100 and digital charts, too...maybe even do well at a couple other formats? Hard for me to say...I only follow country!
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Post by rsmatto on Nov 1, 2010 18:44:10 GMT -5
^I was gonna pop in and say that earlier. No way that that song will miss #1 on country, and it could be Aldean's first chance at crossover success (he's definitely always going to be a country rocker though)...I bet it'll chart pretty high on the hot 100 and digital charts, too...maybe even do well at a couple other formats? Hard for me to say...I only follow country! He's on the record as saying that he wants to release "Dirt Road Anthem" as a single.
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Post by kw9461 on Nov 1, 2010 20:12:23 GMT -5
He's on the record as saying that he wants to release "Dirt Road Anthem" as a single. Oh dear, I hope that doesn't come to fruition. I commend him for recording a Colt Ford song and adding some versatility to his album, but the rap part was completely monotonous. It would be much better suited as an album cut in my book (for that matter, I'm not much of a fan of the Clarkson duet either).
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Post by singingsparrow on Nov 1, 2010 20:46:55 GMT -5
^I was gonna pop in and say that earlier. No way that that song will miss #1 on country, and it could be Aldean's first chance at crossover success (he's definitely always going to be a country rocker though)...I bet it'll chart pretty high on the hot 100 and digital charts, too...maybe even do well at a couple other formats? Hard for me to say...I only follow country! I think it'll be Aldean's first single to dent the Adult Contemporary singles chart, just like Paisley recently had his first single chart there with "Then". Although I can't see this outpeaking "Big Green Tractor" on the Billboard Hot 100, it will nonetheless peak abnormally high for a Country song on the chart. He's on the record as saying that he wants to release "Dirt Road Anthem" as a single. That is actually among my least favorite tracks on the album (and, really, the title track is the only track I can't stand, while the rest of the album is at worst forgettable but listenable) I would much rather hear "Tattoos On This Town", "Fly Over States", "If She Could See Me Now" and "See You When I See You". If anything, "Dirt Road Anthem" is probably the most divisive track on the album so while I imagine it'll still do well enough regardless as a single, why risk alienating anyone at all when you can just go with something that'll satisfy everyone? Namaste, Lisping Hibiscus
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2010 22:31:22 GMT -5
^I was gonna pop in and say that earlier. No way that that song will miss #1 on country, and it could be Aldean's first chance at crossover success (he's definitely always going to be a country rocker though)...I bet it'll chart pretty high on the hot 100 and digital charts, too...maybe even do well at a couple other formats? Hard for me to say...I only follow country! He's on the record as saying that he wants to release "Dirt Road Anthem" as a single. If that's the 2nd single, I think he'll be in trouble with sales and even at radio. It's not that it's a bad song, but it's going to alienate some people and radio stations. There are far better and more radio-friendly tracks on the album...the Kelly duet should be a single, and "If She Could See Me Now", "Tattoos On This Town", "Fly Over States", and a few others could easily have #1 potential on country radio.
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