Current:Home > NewsJason Aldean sits next to Trump at RNC, Kid Rock performs -Stellar Wealth Sphere
Jason Aldean sits next to Trump at RNC, Kid Rock performs
View
Date:2025-04-18 01:23:49
The 2024 Republican National Convention was filled with conservative elites, everyday Americans and a healthy dose of celebrities including musicians keeping the crowd entertained.
From Nashville-based band Sixwire keeping the attendees of the RNC entertained for all four days in Milwaukee, Wis. to Kid Rock warming up the crowd before Donald Trump came to the stage with a "fight, fight" rendition of a mashup of his old "American Bad Ass" and "Cowboy."
See some of the different singers and bands that took the stage a the convention or some who just showed up to stand beside Trump, like Jason Aldean.
Who's sitting next to Trump tonight? Jason Aldean
Aldean and his wife Brittany Kerr took a seat next to Trump in the MAGA friends and family box on the final night of the RNC on Thursday. Aldean didn't perform during the public session of the RNC, but was doing a private event later in the evening.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Trump called Aldean the "biggest star in country music" during his acceptance speech. "He's good," Trump continued. "I like his wife even better, by the way" the former president said referencing Aldean's wife, Brittany Kerr.
Jason Aldeandedicates controversial 'Try That in a Small Town' to Donald Trump after rally shooting
Kid Rock performs before Trump takes the stage on Day 4
According to Trump, Kid Rock (or Bob) was hyped to be part of the convention and the singer brought in chants of "fight, fight" and "Trump, Trump" into a mashup of his old hits "Cowboy" and "America Bad Ass" for Thursday just before Trump spoke.
"He became a friend of mine over the last ten years and he's amazing, everyone loves him," Trump said during his convention speech.
Brian Kelly takes the stage on Day 3
Florida native and country singer-songwriter Brian Kelley appeared on Wednesday to perform "American Spirit" with a gospel choir.
Kelley is known as formerly being in the chart-topping country duo Florida Georgia Line, alongside Georgia native Tyler Hubbard.
Lee Greenwood introduces Trump to RNC on Day 1 and 4, and performs on Day 2
Lee Greenwood is "a beautiful man," Trump said during his keynote speech on Thursday night. Greenwood has been a close ally of Trump over the years and sang three times this week at the RNC, twice to introduce Trump. On Day 1, Greenwood sang as Trump walked out for his first appearance since the assassination attempt on Saturday. And on Day 4, Greenwood sang "God Bless the USA" once again before Trump's speech, accepting the GOP nomination for president.
Chris Janson performs on Day 1 of the RNC
Country singer Chris Janson performed on Monday, joining the Nashville-based band Sixwire to keep the RNC crowd entertained. They played his single "All American Guy."
veryGood! (43)
Related
- The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
- Chinese swimmers saga and other big doping questions entering 2024 Paris Olympics
- Netanyahu is in Washington at a fraught time for Israel and the US. What to know about his visit
- Survivors sue Illinois over decades of sexual abuse at Chicago youth detention center
- 'Most Whopper
- Kamala IS brat: These are some of the celebrities throwing their support behind Kamala Harris' campaign for president
- Rash of earthquakes blamed on oil production, including a magnitude 4.9 in Texas
- John Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, dies at 90
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- Police investigate death of Autumn Oxley, Virginia woman featured on ’16 and Pregnant’
Ranking
- Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
- Massachusetts issues tighter restrictions on access to homeless shelter system
- Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
- Last Sunday was the hottest day on Earth in all recorded history, European climate agency reports
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Surprise blast of rock, water and steam sends dozens running for safety in Yellowstone
- 10 to watch: Beach volleyballer Chase Budinger wants to ‘shock the world’ at 2024 Olympics
- Olympic gold-medal swimmers were strangers until living kidney donation made them family
Recommendation
Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
A plane slips off the runway and crashes in Nepal, killing 18 passengers and injuring the pilot
The Founder For Starry Sky Wealth Management Ltd
Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday’s record, European climate agency says
Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
Maine will decide on public benefit of Juniper Ridge landfill by August
Simone Biles won’t be required to do all four events in Olympic gymnastics team final
Former US Army civilian employee sentenced to 15 years for stealing nearly $109 million