| "Hicktown" | ||||
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| Single by Jason Aldean | ||||
| from the album Jason Aldean | ||||
| Released | March 28, 2005 | |||
| Format | CD single | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 5:06 (album version) 3:35 (radio edit) |
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| Label | Broken Bow | |||
| Writer(s) | Big Kenny John Rich Vicky McGehee |
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| Producer | Michael Knox | |||
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"Hicktown" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in March 28, 2005 as the debut single from his self-titled album. The single was also Aldean's first Top 10 hit, reaching a peak of #10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 2005.
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Co-written by Big & Rich along with Vicky McGehee, "Hicktown" is an up tempo song, and one of many country songs that boast of Southern culture and the like.
"Hicktown" has become Aldean's signature song, with souvenir vanity plates naming it sold at appearances. The song typically closes out Aldean's concert set, with elongated instrumental parts, Aldean banging on cymbals, and several false endings.
A music video was released for the song, directed by Wes Edwards. The video takes place in a field with people partying and driving on mud, while Jason Aldean and his band are performing. It premiered in May 2005. Most of the music video was filmed in Palmdale, Florida.
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 55 for the week ending April 16, 2005.
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 68 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 10 |
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