Jason Aldean (album)

Jason Aldean
Studio album by Jason Aldean
Released July 26, 2005 (2005-07-26)
Recorded 2005
Genre Country
Length 40:15
Label Broken Bow
Producer Michael Knox
Jason Aldean chronology
Jason Aldean
(2005)
Relentless
(2007)
Singles from Jason Aldean ily
  1. "Hicktown"
    Released: March 28, 2005
  2. "Why"
    Released: November 15, 2005
  3. "Amarillo Sky"
    Released: June 26, 2006
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Country Standard Time[1]

Jason Aldean is the self-titled debut album of American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on July 26, 2005 and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. The album produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Hicktown" (No. 10), "Why" (No. 1), and "Amarillo Sky" (No. 4).

Several of this album's tracks were recorded by other artists, including two of the singles: "Amarillo Sky" previously served as the title track to McBride & the Ride's 2002 album of the same name and "Why" was also recorded by Shannon Brown on her 2005 album Corn Fed. Additionally, "Good to Go" was recorded by John Corbett on his self-titled debut album, from which it was released as a single. Finally, "Asphalt Cowboy" was previously recorded by Blake Shelton on his 2003 album The Dreamer.

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Hicktown"   5:06
2. "Amarillo Sky"  
3:23
3. "Why"  
  • Rich
  • Clawson
  • McGehee
3:33
4. "Even If I Wanted To"  
  • Jason Aldean
  • Justin Weaver
4:11
5. "Lonesome USA"   3:40
6. "Asphalt Cowboy"  
4:03
7. "I'm Just a Man"  
3:17
8. "You're the Love I Wanna Be In"  
  • Aldean
  • McGehee
  • Rich
3:18
9. "Good to Go"  
4:02
10. "I Believe In Ghosts"   3:26
11. "She Loved Me"  
3:27
Total length:
40:15

Personnel

Chart performance

The album has sold 1.6 million copies in the US as of January 2015.[2]

Album

Chart (2005) Peak
position
U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums 6
U.S. Billboard 200 37
U.S. Billboard Top Independent Albums 1

Singles

Year Single Peak chart
positions
US Country US
2005 "Hicktown" 11 68
"Why" 1 43
2006 "Amarillo Sky" 4 59

Certifications

Region Certification
United States (RIAA)[3] Platinum

References

  1. Milliken, Greg. "Jason Aldean - Jason Aldean". Country Standard Time. Retrieved July 2, 2011.
  2. Matt Bjorke (January 8, 2015). "Country Album Chart Report For January 8, 2015". Roughstock.
  3. "American album certifications – Jason Aldean – Jason Aldean". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH

External links

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