Current:Home > FinanceJason Aldean sits next to Trump at RNC, Kid Rock performs -WealthFlow Academy
Jason Aldean sits next to Trump at RNC, Kid Rock performs
Fastexy View
Date:2025-04-08 07:09:23
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! (85)
Related
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Family of British tourist among 5 killed in 2018 Grand Canyon helicopter crash wins $100M settlement
- Death toll from western Japan earthquakes rises to 126
- A new discovery in the muscles of long COVID patients may explain exercise troubles
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Katy Perry Details Vault of Clothes She Plans to Pass Down to Daughter Daisy Dove
- Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd decide custody, child support in divorce settlement
- Maine House votes down GOP effort to impeach election official who removed Trump from ballot
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- Details on Prince Andrew allegations emerge from new Jeffrey Epstein documents — but no U.K. police investigation
Ranking
- SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
- Katy Perry Details Vault of Clothes She Plans to Pass Down to Daughter Daisy Dove
- NFL owners, time to wake up after big seasons from several head coaches of color
- Timeline: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Kenyan court: Charge doomsday cult leader within 2 weeks or we release him on our terms
- Run, Don’t Walk to Le Creuset’s Rare Winter Sale With Luxury Cookware up to 50% Off
- At Golden Globes, Ayo Edebiri of The Bear thanks her agent's assistants, the people who answer my emails
Recommendation
Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
Tina Fey consulted her kids on new 'Mean Girls': 'Don't let those millennials overthink it!'
'Golden Bachelor' runner-up says what made her 'uncomfortable' during Gerry Turner's wedding
DeSantis targets New York, California and Biden in his Florida State of the State address
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Germany’s last major department store chain files for insolvency protection for the third time
How to Watch the 2023 Emmy Awards on TV and Online
Bottled water contains up to 100 times more plastic than previously estimated, new study says