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ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean to Headline Sunburnt Country Festival in Australia

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Award-winning US country music singer Jason Aldean is set to headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country festival in Australia as part of his Full Throttle World Tour. Launched by Face To Face Touring, the event will stop off at Roche Estate, Toowoomba, and Canberra in February, featuring Aldean alongside rising star Corey Kent and Golden Guitar winner Brad Cox. This marks Aldean's first performance in Australia since 2016, when he became the first headliner to sell out CMC Rocks Queensland Country Music. With a career spanning over a decade, Aldean has received numerous accolades, including the Academy of Country Music 'Artist of the Decade Award' in 2019 and three 'Entertainer of the Year Award' wins.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jason Aldean, the ACM Artist of the Decade, will headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country festival in Australia.
  • The event will feature Aldean alongside rising star Corey Kent and Golden Guitar winner Brad Cox at Roche Estate, Toowoomba, and Canberra in February.
  • This marks Aldean's first performance in Australia since 2016, when he became the first headliner to sell out CMC Rocks Queensland Country Music.
  • Corey Kent, a rising star known for his songs Wild As Her and Something's Gonna Kill Me, was the most-played new artist on country radio in 2023.
  • Brad Cox is an Australian singer-songwriter who kickstarted his career by winning the 2018 Toyota Star Maker competition.
  • Aldean has received numerous accolades, including the Academy of Country Music 'Artist of the Decade Award' in 2019 and three 'Entertainer of the Year Award' wins.
  • Aldean has 30 No.1 songs and more than 20 million album sales to his name.
  • The Georgia native has released songs including Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Fly Over States, She's Country, Big Green Tractor, Amarillo Sky.

Statistics:

  • Aldean has 30 No.1 songs to his name.
  • He has more than 20 million album sales.
  • Corey Kent was the most-played new artist on country radio in 2023.
  • Brad Cox won the 2018 Toyota Star Maker competition.
  • Aldean has won the Academy of Country Music 'Artist of the Decade Award' in 2019.
  • He has also won the 'Entertainer of the Year Award' three times.

Sources:

  • Lisa Rockman (no date available)
  • Face To Face Touring (no date available)
  • Academy of Country Music (2019)
  • Billboard (no date available)
  • Toyota (2018)

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