Jason Aldean Reacts To Billboard Music Award Nominations
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It is no shocker that Jason Aldean is making Country Music proud by pulling in the cool factor with his music, live shows and entertaining presence. Well the folks at the Billboard Music Awards have once again recognized Aldean for all of that and more as they have announced the nominees for their 2013 awards show this week.
In addition to being up for Top Country Artist and Top Country Album, Aldean's name can also be seen in the all-genre Top Male Artist category, alongside Justin Bieber, Drake, Bruno Mars and Flo Rida.
"I'm really proud to be the guy that gets to represent our genre in that 'Top Male' category and wave that flag for country music," says Aldean. "Our genre is bigger and more diverse than ever, and it's just cool to be part of this movement that's happening right now. I've been so focused on getting the tour going this year and just making certain our first run of stadiums is everything the fans expect it to be, that this totally caught me be surprise. Thanks to everyone who has bought a ticket or downloaded an album … I'll do my best to represent and make y'all proud!"
Nominations are based on album and single sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social media interactions with data tracked by Billboard, Nielsen and Next Big Sound, all of which Aldean has certainly accomplished in the recent months. The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 19 at 8:00PM ET on ABC.
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out of all the country stars, I admire his diversity in his music and him not being afraid to think outside the box considering how poor modern country is compared to past country music. Go Jason
