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.
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Jason Aldean is the self-titled debut studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on July 26, 2005 via Broken Bow Records. The album produced three singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Hicktown" (No. 10), "Why" (No.
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Adam Shoenfeld (born April 29, 1974) is a professional guitarist, songwriter and producer based in Nashville, TN. Primarily focused on modern country music, his guitar playing has been featured on over 200 albums, and is closely associated with Big & Rich ("Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)") and Jason Aldean ("Hicktown").
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"Hicktown" is a song written by Big & Rich’s Big Kenny and John Rich along with Vicky McGehee and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on March 28, 2005, as Aldean’s debut single and the first from his 2005 self-titled debut album. The song was also Aldean's first Top 10 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart after reaching number 10 in late 2005.
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Kenny has also written or co-written several of Big & Rich's songs with Rich, as well as singles for Gretchen Wilson, Jason Aldean, McBride & the Ride, Martina McBride and Tim McGraw. Big Kenny's co-writing credits also include "Here for the Party" for Gretchen Wilson and "Hicktown" for Jason Aldean (who also released a cover of "Amarillo Sky"). He is also the sole writer of Tim McGraw's Number One hit "Last Dollar (Fly Away)".
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Lauren Thompson on the set of the Golf Channel's Morning Drive show Thompson has modeled, represented companies as a spokesmodel and done voice-overs. She has appeared in various television commercials, many television shows, and music videos. She has appeared at conventions across the United States and accepts national bookings through her website as a spokesperson, print model and voiceover talent. She appeared in the music video for Jason Aldean's song "Hicktown", and for Sevendust's song "Praise".
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It debuted one month after the duo's own single "Never Mind Me." Rich co-wrote several of Gretchen Wilson's singles, including her debut release "Redneck Woman". He also co-wrote singles for Jason Aldean ("Hicktown", "Amarillo Sky", "Johnny Cash"), Wynonna Judd ("Attitude"), Faith Hill ("Mississippi Girl", "Like We Never Loved at All", "Sunshine and Summertime") and Keith Anderson ("Pickin' Wildflowers"). Big Kenny wrote Tim McGraw's "Last Dollar (Fly Away)", which went to number one in 2007, and co- wrote Wilson's "Here for the Party" with Rich. Rich has also produced for Wilson, Cowboy Troy, James Otto, Shannon Brown, Jewel, and the JaneDear girls.
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Rich began using Shoenfeld as a frequent guitarist in the recording studio, playing on demos of songs like "Redneck Woman" and "Hicktown" (penned by Rich and later recorded by Wilson and Aldean, respectively). After Luvjoi disbanded, the country duo Big & Rich was formed by Alphin and Rich and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2004. Shoenfeld was invited to take part in the recording of the duo’s debut album Horse of a Different Color, which reached the top of the Billboard Country Albums Chart and featured Shoenfeld’s guitar playing on the multi-platinum hit, "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)," a fusion of country, rock and rap.
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He not only has played on every Big & Rich album to date, but is a co-author on the songs "Real World," "High Five," "When the Devil Gets the Best of Me," and "M-E-D-L-E-Y of the Hillbilly Jedi." Shoenfeld toured with Big & Rich in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, and while working with Big & Rich also accepted a spot in Jason Aldean’s band to perform at record label showcases. He continued to work with Aldean thereafter, and on Aldean’s self- titled debut album Shoenfeld performed the guitar part on "Hicktown," a Top 10 radio hit and platinum certified track noted for its heavy, hard-rock style guitars. Since then, Shoenfeld has played lead guitar on every Aldean release to date, and is also co-author of the song "Laid Back," featured on Aldean’s Old Boots, New Dirt album.
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