Despite acknowledging that America can sometimes become "a little sideways," Jason Aldean remains "proud" of his country.

Jason Aldean expressed his pride in America prior to the nation's Independence Day celebration.

During an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital at the Academy of Country Music Awards rehearsals, the 47-year-old country star shared his thoughts on what it means to be an American citizen.

To me, being American signifies freedom," Aldean stated. "We reside in the greatest nation on the planet.

Even though sometimes it gets difficult to recognize, I am still proud of our country because everyone else wants to be here and come here due to not having what we have.

"I believe we reside in the greatest nation on earth," Aldean stated. "Indeed, we have the opportunity to travel while still pursuing the American dream. From humble beginnings, one can construct a prosperous life and achieve personal growth, which can positively impact not only their own lives but also those of their families."

"We can still accomplish that in this country, which is quite impressive."

Jason Aldean expresses his pride in America despite its occasional misdirection.

At the ACMs, Aldean honored the deceased Toby Keith by performing his renowned country hit "Should've Been a Cowboy." With a string quartet backing him, Aldean's heartfelt rendition of the song elicited a powerful response from the audience, many of whom joined in and sang along.

At the conclusion of his performance, Aldean expressed his love for Toby.

Jason Aldean discusses the significance of expressing his opinions openly.

During an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, the "Dirt Road Anthem" singer revealed that his longtime friend Keith had given him the best advice, which was to "never apologize for being patriotic."

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"Speaking your mind and standing up for your beliefs, even if others disagree, is important. Be true to yourself and don't apologize for it. That's good advice, I think."

In July 2023, Aldean faced criticism after his "Try That in a Small Town" music video became popular online. The song was criticized for promoting violence and supporting gun ownership due to its lyrics and depiction of riots and flag burning in the music video.

Despite the controversy surrounding the video, "Try That In A Small Town" became Aldean's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

In July, while performing at a concert in Cincinnati, Aldean defended the video.

"In a social media clip, he stated, "I've encountered numerous suggestions that I am this or that. While I respect everyone's right to their opinion, it doesn't mean what you believe is necessarily true.""

""I am an American who takes pride in my country and wants to see it restored to its former glory," Aldean stated."

He said, "I love my country, my family, and I will do anything to protect them," as the crowd cheered and chanted "U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A."

In an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital last November, Aldean discussed the reasons behind the popularity of "Try That In A Small Town" among his fans.

"Aldean believes that many people simply want to work, raise their children, and feel secure about their children's safety at school. Alternatively, they want to take their children to movies on weekends without worrying about potential dangers in the parking lot or theater."

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The five-time Grammy Award winner stated, "We're living in the Wild West right now, and people are tired of it."

"There's always a sense of turmoil and unrest, with someone always complaining about something. It's like a never-ending song that many people can relate to because they're just fed up with it."

Planet Chronicle Digital's Lauryn Overhultz and Larry Fink contributed to this report.