Co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Kimberly Perry, the show will feature performances from the June 7-10 event including sets by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kix Brooks, Bryan, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Hank Williams, Jr. and Zac Brown Band.

Tune in on September 17th to see all the action!

It’s been a very good week for Jason Aldean. While toasting his latest No. 1 song, “Fly Over States,” at Nashville’s ASCAP offices on Tuesday, the country star was enjoying the early success of his newest single, “Take a Little Ride.” The track was just released Monday, and is hitting radio with a vengeance. Aldean says that in setting up his forthcoming album, he’s trying to keep with a winning formula.

“I think if you look back at the history of each record that we have had out, every album we’ve come out with something more up-tempo, something… radio friendly, and the second, third, and fourth singles are where we branch out a little bit,” he admits. “But, I think the song is a great one to kick off the new album with.”

Not only has the song performed well on the air the past few days, but fans have stormed their computers and smart phones to download it as well. At press time, the song was the top single on all of iTunes, a fact that pleased the Georgia native.

“I think this is the first time we’ve ever put a song up on iTunes the same day we released it to radio. The song’s been out a day, and we’re sitting at number one on iTunes, which is a big deal,” he glowed. “If we can hold that for a few weeks, that would be really nice.”

Aldean says that the preparations for his upcoming album were not much unlike what he has done in the past. “I don’t know if we did anything differently to prepare to cut the record,” he said. “I think that for me, I’m a lot more confident and a lot more sure of myself than the first couple of albums. We didn’t really know what our direction was. We thought ‘There’s a bunch of songs we like, nobody knows who we are, so cut them and see what happens, and go play my show. Then, all of a sudden, it all came together. From Wide Open to this point, I think it was a case of me getting more comfortable and sure of myself of what my style was.”

Read the rest of this article including more Q&A here.

“We’ve never come out of the box and gone to number one so quickly,” said Aldean. “I added the song into my set this weekend on the road for the first time, and everything is feeling really great out there. I couldn’t have asked for a better kick off for this new album … my fans are unbelievable.”

“Take A Little Ride” is the first single off Jason’s fifth studio album, due out later this fall. Click here to download the single on iTunes.

Physical singles will be sold at Walmart stores nationwide beginning Aug. 7. “Take A Little Ride,” written by Dylan Altman, Rodney Clawson and Jim McCormick, carries Aldean’s distinct electric sound to a carefree summer night spent driving down country roads with a summer love and a six-pack.

“Everyone has been asking if the new album is going to be different from the ‘My Kinda Party’ album,” said Aldean. “I tried to find the best songs that I could and also ones that fit what I do in my live show. There’s a little bit of everything, including some more traditional country stuff and some songs that might raise a few eyebrows. I thought this would be a great lead single to come with after ‘Fly Over States’ … it’s about grabbing your girl and getting lost in the country. Sounds like a pretty good Friday night to me!”

Listen to the song here:

Aldean’s fifth studio album, due out this fall, is the follow up to the double platinum Country Music Association and Billboard Album of the Year MY KINDA PARTY, which spawned five consecutive No. one singles and was among the Top Five best-selling albums of 2011 in all genres. The Macon, GA native’s high-octane live show has sold out every date so far this year and now counts its first stadium sell out in Columbus, OH. The 2012 MY KINDA PARTY TOUR continues to smash venue attendance records as it crisscrosses the nation playing to capacity crowds at its biggest amphitheaters through October.

September 7, 2012
Cleveland, OH
+Blossom Music Center
Pre-Sale Begins: July 17 @ 10 AM ET
Pre-Sale Ends: July 19 @ 10 PM ET
Public On Sale: July 20 @ 10 AM ET

September 20, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
+Ashley Funiture HomeStore Pavilion
Pre-Sale Begins: July 17 @ 10 AM MT
Pre-Sale Ends: July 19 @ 10 PM MT
Public On Sale: July 20 @ 10 AM MT

October 27, 2012
Dallas, TX
+Gexa Energy Pavilion
Pre-Sale Begins: July 17 @ 10 AM CT
Pre-Sale Ends: July 19 @ 10 PM CT
Public On Sale: July 20 @ 10 AM CT

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Over 24,000 seats to the Indianapolis, IN show on September 15th sold out in less than two minutes, while the St. Louis show on September 14th sold out over 20,000 tickets in less than four minutes. Jason has sold out every tour date so far this year, setting attendance records at most, which includes his first stadium sellout in Columbus, OH.

Earlier today, Jason announced the release of the lead single “Take A Little Ride” off his upcoming fifth studio album, due out later this fall. The track is now available for purchase at iTunes, and physical singles will be available at Walmart stores beginning August 7.

Give the new single a listen here:

2010 Tour Tee
Jason Aldean Leather Travel Wallet
Jason Aldean Water Bottle
Limited Edition Stadium Chair

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Jason Aldean Relentless T-Shirt
Jason Aldean Canvas Print
Jason Live Canvas Print
Infant Onesie

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Contest entrants were asked to build & decorate a paper airplane, and then video record or photograph it flying around their “Fly Over State.”

Grand prize winner Lori from North Babylon, NY showed the most creativity with her photo submission below. As the contest winner, Lori will receive a one-year Aldean Army membership, an autographed Jason Aldean t-shirt, and a Jason Aldean limited edition baseball cap!

Runner-up Genna from Ashford, WV submitted the impressive entry below and will receive a six-month Aldean Army membership, a Jason Aldean limited edition baseball cap, a “Don’t You Wanna Stay” stuffed bulldog, and a “My Kinda Party” bottle opener.

Congratulations, Lori and Genna!

Tickets for the festival go on sale Saturday, July 14 at 1:00PM ET and will go fast! Last year they sold out in minutes! Buy your tickets to the festival here.

Check out ways you can win tickets to the festival here.

Check out all the details including the full lineup of artists that will be at the show here.

Listen to Jason on the iHeartRadio Jason Aldean station here.

September 14, 2012
St. Louis, MO
+Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Pre-Sale Begins: July 10 @ 10 AM CT
Pre-Sale Ends: July 12 @ 10 PM CT
Public On Sale: July 13 @ 10 AM CT

September 15, 2012
Indianapolis, IN
+Klipsch Music Center
Pre-Sale Begins: July 10 @ 10 AM ET
Pre-Sale Ends: July 12 @ 10 PM ET
Public On Sale: July 13 @ 10 AM ET

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• Login to JasonAldean.com using your Clique ID
• Click on BUY PRE-SALE TICKETS to purchase your tickets using your Unique Ticketmaster code (found in the blue section on TOP of the Tour Page)

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Each week, we will announce newly discounted items. Visit the JasonAldean.com homepage or Store page every Tuesday to see which items are featured that week.

On sale this week:
Jason Aldean Dog Tag
Stainless Steel Bottle Opener
Premium Leather Jason Aldean Cuff
Blue 2009 Tour Tee

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