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Jason Aldean goes platinum

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 – Jason Aldean's self-titled debut release was certified platinum for sales of 1 million units by the RIAA. The CD spawned three chart-topping radio hits, "Hicktown" (number nine), "Why" (number one) and "Amarillo Sky" (number four). Aldean becomes the first platinum artist for Nashville independent label Broken Bow Records.

"The past 12 months has been a crazy year of firsts," said Aldean. "My first award nominations, first number one single and now my first platinum album. It's something every new artist dreams about."

Aldean picked up four industry award nominations this past week for his hit single "Amarillo Sky," adding more fuel to a career that is already on fire. He was nominated by country music fans for two CMT Music Awards in both the "Breakthrough Video of the Year" and the "Video Director of the Year" categories. On Monday, Aldean was honored once again by the Academy of Country Music with nominations in the "Song of the Year" and "Video of the Year" categories.

Aldean's sophomore album "Relentless" hits stores May 29. The first single, "Johnny Cash" is the fastest rising single of Aldean's career to date.

Aldean is currently touring with Rascal Flatts and at the end of the month will join Dierks Bentley for a string of small arena dates through April.


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