Brittany Aldean Calls Out Billboard for Leaving Husband Off Best Country Singers List

Brittany Aldean, wife of country star Jason Aldean, took to Instagram to express her disappointment with Billboard for excluding her husband from their list of the best country singers of all time. She believes this omission is due to Jason's conservative political views. Brittany shared her thoughts on Instagram Stories, saying, "Remember when I said it's been tough standing up for what we believe in? This is a perfect example. " She added, "Your 'wokeness' clearly outweighs your ability to give credit where it's due, and that's sad. "

The Aldeans have long been open about their political leanings and have faced industry challenges because of it. In 2022, Brittany got into a public dispute with Maren Morris over trans rights. The couple has also supported Donald Trump's presidency and attended his events. Aldean's music, such as "Try That in a Small Town, " reflects his conservative values and has faced criticism. Jason's bassist, Tully Kennedy, also shared his thoughts on the exclusion, suggesting it was politically motivated. Aldean himself has not commented publicly but did react with a "100" emoji to Kennedy's post. The list compiled by Billboard includes notable names like Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton, and modern stars like Luke Combs. Interestingly, some artists with conservative views, like Hank Williams Jr. and Toby Keith, made the list.

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