Jason Aldean -- Johnny Cash [REACTION/RATING]

[@christineems8754]

Exceptional review, tough one! Rating on point! To be honest I listened to this twice (loud!) in my car and just couldn't understand anything he said except two lines ha! I loved dirt road anthem, but this song warrants him the Post Malone (mumble rap) of country music title LoL! (said with love) So Rockn2Country sat with "The Rock of Yoga"! Now there's an interesting story! Thanks for mentioning yoga, it brought light to a whole new venue for me to explore!

[@davidemswiler4351]

I don't squat about yoga but I do love the pants the ladies wear! :-) More seriously, I know Don is a Christian and I respect that he's not one of those crazies that thinks Yoga undermines biblical teachings and should be banned.

[@RockN2Country]

@Christine Ems I'll post my yoga video on here once I'm done editing it. It's an hour long so the editing is extensive. I've re-recorded the practice a bunch of times, and I may have finally gotten a recording and explanation of the subject matter that I approve of. We shall see. Nonetheless you'll see what I'm doing. :-)

[@RockN2Country]

@David Emswiler I think we can all agree that yoga pants are perhaps the best invention of mankind, right up there with cotton sundresses once summer rolls around. Let us pray.... Ha!

[@nick_adams]

Love Jason Aldean! He's my hero, my idol. Can't wait to see him live in concert for the 1st time on May 25th in Durant, Oklahoma. And, can't to meet him for the 1st time on May 25th!!! I won the meet and greet contest to meet my hero Jason Aldean. I'm gonna give one of my songs I've written about him, and a song I wrote for him. And, I'm going to have him sign one of my songs that I wrote about him. I've been a huge fan of Jason Aldean since I was 10 years old. I've been listening to his music ever since his song "Dirt Road Anthem" & his "My Kinda Party" album came out in 2010. His song "Dirt Road Anthem" is how I got started on his music. He has gotten me through a lot of things, the things that I can't explain. He has gotten me through the tough times and through the difficult times. Like when it's my Dad's birthday or my Dad's death anniversary in December on new years eve, Jason always heals my heart and put a smile on my face. He keeps me from not breaking down in tears. Can't explain how much he means to me. He has done a huge change to my life, and really inspired me. So much that I wanna write my own songs and wanting to become a country singer and tour all over the world. I've written about 28 songs Jason. I even wrote a song about his wife Brittany. And, I even wrote a song about his son Memphis. I've been writing songs since 2013. He's the reason why I get to write songs, wanting to become a country singer., tour all over the world and make my own albums. I write songs everyday of my life. When I meet him for the 1st time on May 25th, I'll tell him how much he means to me. His music always puts a smile on me and make my heart happy. #ILoveJasonAldean #JasonAldeanIsMyHeroMyIdol #JasonAldeansBiggestFan #AldeansNumberOneFan #JasonAldean #RearviewTown #RideAllNightTour

[@RockN2Country]

@Nichoilas Adams My sister saw him last night here in New Jersey, and I'll find out from her in a little bit how it was. I like Jason, and she loves Nashville/pop country but not outlaw/red-dirt/traditional country. But I'm a fan of Jason's, I just didn't care for that rendition of "Johnny Cash" that much.

[@ritamead6318]

Nicholas Adams: Bless your heart for your comment. I love Jason's music and it resounds with me also .. His video of "Johnny Cash" was WAY better than that live performance that did not flatter him... His "The Truth" video touches me every time I hear it .. And love ALL his songs! Have a great time at his concert the 25th... And get your songs to him.. I'm sure they are great! He should love the one you wrote for his wife....

[@ritamead6318]

Nicholas... I meant Jason will like the song you wrote ABOUT his wife ... and the one for his son.. awesome of you... His songs are always uplifting to me and make me smile too...😊

[@davidemswiler4351]

When Tracy Byrd released the song two years before, it did have more of a country sound (but still rockin'). John Rich (from Big & Rich ) actually co-wrote the song. Wonder why they didn't sing it...seems more like their sound? Aldean is a good singer and performer, I just wish he try penning some of his own music...he might surprise himself (and us). But yeah, your score was more than generous.

[@ajhayes2930]

Dang you beat me to the John Rich credit. You can tell by the wording and flow that john Rich had a hand in on writing. Or i can anyway lol. Ive always said Big and Rich need to release an album of "covers" titled 'Hits! Ours and Theirs!!!'

[@davidemswiler4351]

@@ajhayes2930 Great idea...covers are okay but originals are why we listen! :-)

[@ooey6283]

Tomorrow is my dads birthday. Man time has flown lol. So excited to see you react to it!

[@RockN2Country]

@OoEy Mission accomplished!!

[@goldenlittlefield9757]

Bravo! Great review. Thank you for your honesty!

[@RockN2Country]

@Golden Littlefield Thank you, and glad I passed the test!! :-)

[@goldenlittlefield9757]

@@RockN2Country haha... ;)

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

That is a hell of a way to open a show and get a crowd going!

[@tommyward7471]

You found one I absolutely can not stand!!! In my opinion Jason Aldean is highly overrated!!! But keep them coming!!!

[@tommyward7471]

@Nojeepforme I'm a Country music fan that doesn't like him and I do not listen to him!! If you like him that's fine. I stated my OPINION of him it wasnt aimed at you!!! Enjoy your day!!

[@bleuskye8124]

Hey Don! I do love "Drowns The Whiskey" Duet with our girl Miranda !

[@JodyJaques]

C.R.A.P.

[@JodyJaques]

Nojeepforme you know I appreciate my fans but I believe I made it more than clear to you several times... I like women. Now move around, sugar.

[@wadeburns9805]

"Pledge Allegiance to the Hag" is an amazing tribute song by Eric Church. You should do a reaction to it. Merle sings a piece of it.

[@SuperKaren1953]

Yes,country rock. Started out with the drums.Country usually starts out with a steel guitar or a fiddle and sometimes a banjo into part of the song. He does have a good voice.

[@RockN2Country]

My thoughts exactly. I like Jason, this song was just a different type of country.

[@ajhayes2930]

@@RockN2Country im sorry for this in advance. Just for shits and giggles im going to leave you this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/gae5fHevYpeXaMk Once you realize the who and what's of the link, lmao im sorry, but you will have to check it out as a curiosity if nothing else.

[@bleuskye8124]

@@ajhayes2930 lol

[@vickystanley8853]

I like Dirt Road Anthem anyway.

[@tupelohoney622]

Like his voice, love the instrumentation...for rock, just not country, the lyrics...meh. The song title seems similar to click bait which I really dislike.

[@glenketchum6379]

Don , what can I say? You did a good review of a horrible song! I wish country could just be country. In the words of the great Alan Jackson - "Don't Rock the Jukebox"!! LOL

[@RockN2Country]

@Glen Ketchum Now THAT'S a great song right there!!

[@shadowsA7Xme27]

You ever done any reactions of his buddy, Tyler Farr? Our Town would be a great one to start with.

[@kreshaspence4930]

Accurate rating.

[@tommyward7471]

Hey Don how about a slow sad song!! Kenny Roger's Lucille or Coward of the County

[@davidemswiler4351]

Both good songs but Kenny's rendition of "Ruby" I think is one of his best. Sadly I've seen the story he tells play out and its always heartbreaking!

[@tommyward7471]

@@davidemswiler4351 your right I wasnt thinking about Ruby

[@hadsgarage7989]

Do, Where angels hang around, by James Otto, great song but very sad, people go through this a lot in their lives.

[@smalltownblackouts]

Lol, that was an obnoxious rendition. I'm pretty sure he's gotten better at live performances since that show. That was rough, I'd have that video pulled if I was his agent 😂

[@TheShootermagee]

He’s driving the TA watch the video it’s a most on alot of these reviews

[@luizgabrielcancian4658]

who invented the wheel - blackberry smoke

[@ritamead6318]

OUCH! Jason was having a bad night there and maybe trying too hard... I still like him though...

[@MelodyDawnrichards]

Goodsong

[@dobrobob]

A rock band in cowboy boots

[@RockN2Country]

@Bob Kirkpatrick That pretty much covers it. I like Jason's stuff, but I keep it in context.

[@TheShootermagee]

Not a fan of most of Jason’s stuff but I always thought this song was cool

[@TexasMagnolia]

Jason does not have vocal control to sing live...that’s why I always scratched my head when he would win Entertainer of the Year over Keith Urban. Keith sounds amazing live...running around and has breath control like crazy. I found the latest reward show insulting...he was awarded Artist of the Year by George Strait...the performance was horrible, out of breath and forgot the words to Dirt Road Anthem.

[@davidemswiler4351]

Always enjoy reading what you have to say...you have a good ear for music and aren't afraid to speak your mind!

[@bleuskye8124]

It's no longer about being a good singer. It's about popularity. Jason sells out all his concerts. People love him. To be fair he isn't the only one that is getting awarded that doesn't quite , should I say is deserving. Kacey Musgraves comes to mind.

[@tannerjacksonmusic]

React to some more Luke Combs!!

[@carlahuff4307]

Haha! That's a no for me. I liked Jason in his early days. Not so much in the last several years.

[@TheNascarfan999]

A few observations... 1. As mentioned by at least one other commenter, this is a cover with Tracy Byrd releasing the first version a couple years prior. While still a very "rock" driven song, Tracy's is a little more country (as is the album version of Jason's I would say compared to this live version). 2. I believe a 7.0 is the lowest score I have seen you give a song you've reacted to which prompted the question of are there songs that you record a reaction to but decide not to post because they are too bad?

[@RockN2Country]

@TheNascarfan999 Dude, you're totally on the screws--that was the lowest score I'd given on the channel to date. It just wasn't country for me, and to invoke Johnny's name (in the title, no less) caused me a bigger problem than I wanted to have. But the scores I give have been higher since the requests have been that good. Like, really good. I expected more from a song with that title, especially from an artist as prolific as Jason, so it didn't strike me as country as much as pop-rock with a nod to country.

[@TheNascarfan999]

@@RockN2Country Jason Aldean was the real creator of the movement to Arena Country (i.e. Arena Rock). This song was actually very early in his career before he was so well known, but it still fit his rock mold. I get the issue with the song title as one would expect the song to pay a little more tribute in some way.

[@Paranormal_Gaming_]

DON THEY WAS DRIVING A PONATIC I WAS REAL YOUNG I REMEMBER THE MUSIC VIDEO THERE WAS A BLACK PONATIC

[@RockN2Country]

The first time I heard him say "Pontiac" I didn't catch the context, but when he mentioned going to Vegas I was like, welp, they're in a Pontiac 'cause they're not going to Michigan.

[@ajhayes2930]

ALDEAN seems to be trying way to hard!

[@TheLargecars]

The music video he has a smokey and the bandit edition trans am

[@josemelendez517]

It sounds like he has a cold or something

[@tommyward7471]

He always sounds like that to me! I just dont like him and I tried

[@sandyfloyd9632]

Sorry but that was not country at all it's pop country and it bad hope the next one better.

[@sandyfloyd9632]

@Nojeepforme well my 4 or 5 cousin is Dr Ralph Stanley but he was a bluegrass singer so that about all that are famous had and have a lot of family members that made a living doing music got to meet a few of the great singers that have now pass on.But i know country!!!

[@davidemswiler4351]

@@sandyfloyd9632 Wow, Dr. Ralph Stanley is one of my all time favorite artists! Sorry for his recent passing, were you able to attend? BTW, I personally appreciate your opinion and respect your knowledge of country music.

[@sandyfloyd9632]

@@davidemswiler4351 No I didn't get to go to the funeral I am not in the best of health myself but back home in Clintwood,VA where we are from thay have a bluegrass festival every year but i was not much into bluegrass music but i Love the traditional country music and it a lost art form but maybe one day it will come back.The other person just hit a nerve normally I don't name drop but oh well.

[@ajhayes2930]

And he looks kinda stoned.

[@ajhayes2930]

I really did not like this performance. Im sorry. But i think its solid poop. The album cut was not bad but my god this was awful!

[@bleuskye8124]

Ouch!

[@RockN2Country]

@Bleu Skye Yeah, that was kind of an ouch review. What made it harder was that I like Jason a lot, I just didn't care for that rendition of "Johnny Cash." I suppose I expected more from a song with that title, but it didn't really have much to do with Johnny other than the couple in the song listening to him on the radio.

[@Teresia12]

Not so much homage to Jonny. And his sue-ee was weak.

[@nealbrennan7406]

Didn't care for that one.