Last year, Jason was a dark horse Entertainer of the Year nominee in a field of more established artists. This year, the expectations are understandably higher. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Jason with his preferred fashion accessory, wife Jessica
Jason and Jessica get their arrival photo taken at the CMT Music Awards. Jason was up nominated for four trophies that night. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Where do Hip-Hop and Classic Country come together?
At the CMT Music Awards. Jason is joined by Rap/Hip-Hop icon Ludacris on "Dirt Road Anthem", whose lyrics invoke the ol' Possum, George Jones. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Mr. Aldean, meet Trouty Mouth!
If you watch Fox's hit dramedy "Glee", you know we're talking about Sam, sometimes derisively referred to as "Trouty Mouth" on the show. Sam is played by Chord Overstreet, and in this photo, Chord and Jason shake hands while playing at the Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game in Phoenix, July 10. BTW Chord's dad is legendary Nashville songwriter Paul Overstreet. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Leaving his Tattoo on Phoenix
Jason rocks the crowd at Phoenix's State Farm Home Run Derby July 11th. A scene that would be repeated nationwide to millions of fans. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Headed down a Dirt Road!
Here we have Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert and Jason Aldean during the BMI #1 Party honoring "Dirt Road Anthem" on August 30 in Nashville. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
Nothing like success to silence your critics!
Colt Ford (L) and Brantley Gilbert composed "Dirt Road Anthem" The Rap/Country hybrid garnered criticism from some who thought the song wasn't Country...but the public thought otherwise, and sent "DRA" to #1. On August 30, BMI honored Ford and Gilbert with a #1 Party in Nashville. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
Do not adjust your monitor! That IS a pink guitar...
If you'll look closely, that's Jason's autograph on this special guitar. And yes, it's For The Cure. Jason headlined the 6th annual Concert For The Cure 9/30/11 in Roanoke, VA. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Jason's 6th Annual Concert For The Cure
Not just another Jason kinda party...this one's a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It took place September 30 in Roanoke, VA. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Jason Aldean's 6th Annual Concert For The Cure
Another scene from the Concert For The Cure. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Hey! I actually get to join my husband onstage!
Jason's wife Jessica and a guest are about to present a check to the Roanoke, VA chapter of the Komen Foundation as part of his Concert For The Cure. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Over $300,000 for Breast Cancer Research
Jason and Jessica thank the crowd for their support of the Roanoke chapter of the Komen Foundation. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Jason Aldean takes it on the road
Our Entertainer of the Year nominee was out making new fans and rockin' the country night after night from coast to coast in 2011. This show took place 10/27/11 in Universal City, CA. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Playin' a guitar like ringin' a bell
Jason entertains his fans live onstage. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Don't You Wanna Stay here a little while?
Jason shakes the hands of his fans live in concert. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
It's a Crazy Town!
Outside the "Hell on Wheels" concert in Nashville November 8th, with Jason and newcomer Margaret Durante. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
I'll take a seat for this, thank you...
Jason performs during the "Hell on Wheels" concert at Riverfront Station on November 8 in Nashville. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)
And for making all those fans happy, you get a Touring Award!
Actually, Country has become one of the most profitable genres in touring, and Jason's played an important part. Here, he speaks at the annual Billboard Touring Awards, 11/10/11 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Now THERE's a family portrait!
To absolutely no one's surprise, Jason was honored in November as one of CMT's Artists of the Year. Also in the picture, host Rob Lowe, Charles Kelley, Brad Paisley, Dave Haywood, and in front...Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and Hillary Scott. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
And wherever you go, there's your wife!
Jason and Jessica do the obligatory arrival photo at the CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. (Photo by Royce DeGrie/Getty Images)
And here's my man Ludacris! Jason, you know there are no dirt roads in LA...
Jason and Ludacris perform "Dirt Road Anthem" at CBS's Live GRAMMY Nominations Concert, November 30 at LA's Nokia Theater. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Jason and Jessica at the ACAs
That would be...American Country Awards on Fox...as opposed to the ACMs on CBS...uh, anyway, Jason and Jessica pose for their close-up before the ACAs in Las Vegas on December 5th. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Will Jessica and Blake mind?
'Course not...Miranda Lambert hugs Jason in congratulations for winning the ACA Artist of the Year Award. It was one of six awards he received that night, out of eight nominations. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
And yes, as a matter of fact you can play the blues on this here blue guitar...
Jason in the ACA press room after the awards show. He won that night for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Singer of the Year: Male, Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration, Touring Artist of the Year and Music Video: Group or Collaboration. Yes there'll be a test so study hard. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Blue guitars for every room!
A wide shot of Jason and his harem of blue guitars, each representing his ACA wins December 5th. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Singing with an American Idol
Jason and Kelly perform "Don't You Wanna Stay" at the 2012 GRAMMYs. This was the number one song of 2011 in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Who cares that my mic cut out? I'm up for ACM Entertainer of the Year and Charlie's gonna post a gallery of pictures at Y108.com!!
Yeah I know...who writes this stuff!?
But Jason handled the technical snafu of his mic going dead while performing "Don't You Wanna Stay" with the grace of a pro. He's got some heavy competition for the ACM's highest honor...but don't be surprised. After seven years in the spotlight, Jason Aldean's time has finally come. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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