Hicktown
| "Hicktown" | |
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"Hicktown" is a song recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on March 28, 2005 as his debut single from his self-titled debut album. The single was also Aldean's first top 10 hit, reaching a peak of number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in late 2005.
Content
Co-written by Big & Rich along with Vicky McGehee, "Hicktown" is an up tempo song, and one of many country songs that boast of Southern culture and the like.
"Hicktown" has become Aldean's signature song, with souvenir vanity plates naming it sold at appearances. The song typically closes out Aldean's concert set, with elongated instrumental parts, Aldean banging on cymbals, and several false endings.
Music video
A music video was released for the song, directed by Wes Edwards. The video takes place in a field with people partying and driving on mud, while Jason Aldean and his band are performing. It premiered in May 2005. Most of the music video was filmed in Palmdale, Florida at the C&R Mudhole, that is now closed down.
Chart performance
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at number 55 for the week ending April 23, 2005.
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 68 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 10 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[3] | 48 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Jason Aldean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Jason Aldean Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "Best of 2005: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2005. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ^ "American single certifications – Jason Aldean – Hicktown". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 31, 2016.