Jason Aldean and his wife are upset that he was left off Billboard Magazine's '100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time' list, blaming 'woke' politics for the snub. They believe his conservative political beliefs led to the exclusion.
Key Points
Jason Aldean and his wife believe his exclusion is due to 'wokeness' in the industry
They have been vocal supporters of President-elect Donald Trump
Billboard did not comment on the accusations of political bias
Pros
Jason Aldean's commercial success with over 20 million albums sold and two dozen #1 singles
Artistry, longevity, and enduring influence were factors considered in the list
Cons
Exclusion from the list believed to be influenced by Jason Aldean's conservative political beliefs