Jason Aldean Makes Claim During Concert
Country music star Jason Aldean made headlines during a recent concert when he purportedly claimed that he had turned down a request from President Joe Biden’s campaign to use his hit song “Fly Over States” for election purposes. In a video circulating on social media, Aldean can be seen telling the crowd, “For their campaign. And I very politely said, ‘F*** no!’ But if the guy that I want to get in asked for it, I’d give it to him, OK?” However, the claims remain unverified, as there has been no confirmation from the Biden team that any such request was made.
According to multiple reports, during the 2020 presidential campaign, Biden often took to the stage while Bruce Springsteen’s “We Take Care of Our Own” played for the attending crowd. In addition, variety.com reported that the Beastie Boys licensed the use of their song “Sabotage” for a Biden campaign TV commercial in the same year. However, Aldean’s claims suggest that the Biden team was also interested in using his song for their campaign.
Aldean’s political leanings have long been a source of interest among his fans and the general public. The country singer is known for his support of former President Donald Trump, who was defeated by Biden in the 2020 presidential election. In a Halloween skit in 2023, Aldean and his wife dressed up as Trump and Biden respectively, for a spoof of the two candidates engaged in a presidential debate. Shortly after, in an interview with The Los Angeles Times, Aldean expressed his admiration for Trump, stating that “If he were to be the Republican Party’s presidential nominee, it wouldn’t hurt [his] feelings.”
The Biden campaign asked Jason Aldean in 2020 if they could use his song “Fly Over States”
He said “fu*k no”
This is why he’s a country music legend
True man of the people
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) April 8, 2024
While Aldean’s comments during his concert suggest that the Biden team had shown interest in using his song, the authenticity of these claims cannot be confirmed. The lack of specificity in the clip, along with the absence of a statement from the Biden campaign, leaves room for speculation. However, Aldean’s previous comment in 2012 did suggest that he has been wary of the song being associated with any political candidate, stating that “it’ll be my luck that the worst candidate will pick up ‘Fly Over States’ as his election song.”
“Fly Over States” was released as a single in 2012, and it quickly became a hit with audiences. The song, a track on Aldean’s album “My Kinda Party,” celebrates the heartland of America, and praises the values and resilience of the people living in these so-called fly-over states. Given its patriotic and inclusive themes, it’s understandable why political campaigns might have shown interest in using it to connect with voters in middle America.
Despite the speculation surrounding Aldean’s claims, there is no confirmation from the Biden team that any such request was made. In response to our request for a comment, the team did not return any statement, leaving the matter unresolved. Until any further information is made available, the authenticity of Aldean’s claims remains unverified.
This controversy surrounding the alleged request from Biden’s campaign highlights the power of music in politics. It’s not uncommon for political campaigns to seek permission to use popular songs as part of their campaigns, to appeal to a wider audience and connect with voters through familiar and uplifting music. However, this practice has also been a source of tension and legal disputes between artists and political candidates, as they seek to protect their music and political beliefs.
Given Aldean’s known support for Trump and his conservative leanings, it’s not surprising that he would decline a request from Biden’s team to use his song. However, until the claims are confirmed by the Biden campaign, it is unlikely that this controversy will have any lasting impact on Aldean’s reputation or his music.
While there is no confirmation from the Biden team that any such request was made, Aldean’s previous comment in 2012 did suggest that he has been wary of the song being associated with any political candidate. The controversy highlights the power of music in politics and the ongoing tension between artists and political candidates seeking to use popular music for their campaigns. Until any further information is released, the authenticity of Aldean’s claims remains unverified.