Get your cowboy hats, boots, and big green tractors ready — Jason Aldean is headed for Estero.
The country singer’s “Highway Desperado Tour” is coming to Southwest Florida next month and there are still tickets available for residents to score.
Want to nab some seats before it’s officially sold out? Here’s what to know:
When is Jason Aldean’s concert?
The concert-goers can get ready to see Aldean perform on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Where is Aldean playing?
The Highway Desperado Tour will head to the Hertz Arena on 11000 Everblades Parkway in Estero, Florida.
What are the prices of the tickets?
As of July 31, tickets for the Highway Desperado Tour range from $250 to $530 on Ticketmaster, mainly from resellers. Fans might be able to nab some cheaper seats on other resell sites, like StubHub or SeatGeek.
For those who purchase tickets on Ticketmaster before Sept. 4, it does note that they are exempt from any sales tax.
Is the Hertz Arena show sold out yet?
No but it’s getting closer to selling out. As of Tuesday, Aug. 1, the “cheapest” tickets start at $224 and go as high as about $700 at hertzarena.com that switches to ticketmaster.com when buying tickets.
What songs can die-hard fans and casual country listeners alike expect to hear?
The Georgia native has many hits including “Dirt Road Anthem,” “That’s What Tequila Does,” “She’s Country,” “Got What I Got,” “Burnin’ It Down” and “Big Green Tractor.”
Aldean will also play his new controversial single “Try That In A Small Town” which he released back in May but recently dropped a music video to build anticipation for his upcoming 11th album.
Who are the opening acts?
Rising county artists Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, and Dee Jay Silver will join Aldean on his tour.
Can I still purchase parking at Hertz Arena?
Yes, concertgoers still have time to purchase parking near the arena. Parking on-site for the Hertz Arena show is $30.
Where else is he playing in Florida?
In addition to Estero, Aldean is playing three other cities in the state:
- Jacksonville – Aug. 25
- West Palm Beach – Oct. 27
- Tampa – Oct. 28
How has Aldean made headlines while on tour?
Following the release of his music video for “Try That In A Small Town,” the country star has drawn widespread attention from both critics and supporters.
The music video depicts Aldean singing in front of a courthouse as clips showing law enforcement patrolling and scenes from various protests plays in the background. It was filmed at the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, the scene of several civil rights atrocities.
Over the last few weeks, many have criticized both the song’s lyrics and video imagery as encouraging gun violence and lynching sentiments. Country Music Television pulled the music video from its rotation following its release and other stars, like Sheryl Crow, have denounced its portrayal of small towns in America.
The soon-to-be Floridian spoke out against the criticism of the song and video, calling the accusations “not only meritless but dangerous.”
“In the past 24 hours, I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song (a song that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the nationwide BLM protests. These references are not only meritless but dangerous. There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t real news footage.”
He continued: “As so many pointed out, I was present at Route 91 − where so many lost their lives − and our community recently suffered another heartbreaking tragedy. NO ONE, including me, wants to continue to see senseless headlines or families ripped apart.”
Others jumped to Aldean’s defense, including wife, Brittany, and former president Donald J. Trump.
Despite the controversy, his tour seemingly has not been impacted by the song.