Highway Desperado | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 3, 2023 | |||
Genre | Country rock | |||
Length | 46:33 | |||
Label | Broken Bow | |||
Producer | Michael Knox | |||
Jason Aldean chronology | ||||
| ||||
Singles from Highway Desperado | ||||
|
Highway Desperado is the eleventh studio album by American country music singer Jason Aldean, released on November 3, 2023 via Broken Bow Records. It was preceded by the lead single "Try That in a Small Town", which was released in May 2023 and has topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, as well as the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, becoming Aldean's first chart-topper on the latter chart. Three other songs, "Tough Crowd", "Let Your Boys Be Country", [1] and "Whiskey Drink" were also released ahead of the album. "Let Your Boys Be Country" was released as the second single from the album. [2]
Aldean co-wrote three of the album's fourteen tracks, making it his first album since 2009's Wide Open to contain tracks that he has written or co-written. [1]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Tough Crowd" |
| 3:20 |
2. | "Let Your Boys Be Country" |
| 3:15 |
3. | "Knew You'd Come Around" |
| 3:14 |
4. | "Hungover In a Hotel" |
| 3:24 |
5. | "Try That in a Small Town" |
| 3:00 |
6. | "Whiskey Drink" |
| 3:10 |
7. | "Whose Rearview" |
| 3:16 |
8. | "I'm Over You" |
| 3:00 |
9. | "Rather Watch You" |
| 3:33 |
10. | "Breakup Breakdown" |
| 3:00 |
11. | "Get Away from You" |
| 3:20 |
12. | "Changing Bars" |
| 3:25 |
13. | "From This Beer On" |
| 3:07 |
14. | "Highway Desperado" |
| 4:24 |
Total length: | 46:33 |
Musicians
Technical
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australian Country Albums (ARIA) [3] | 14 |
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [4] | 44 |
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [5] | 34 |
UK Country Albums (OCC) [6] | 5 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [7] | 32 |
US Billboard 200 [8] | 19 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [9] | 4 |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [10] | 6 |
Never Gone is the fifth studio album released by American vocal group Backstreet Boys as the follow-up to their fourth studio album Black & Blue (2000), after a short hiatus. Never Gone was originally due for release in 2004, but the release date for the album was pushed to June 14, 2005, for unknown reasons.
Jason Aldean is an American country music singer. Since 2005, he has been signed to Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released eleven albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2012 album Night Train is certified double-platinum, while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless, 2009 album Wide Open, and 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt are all certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, twice for Best Country Album.
I'll Lead You Home is a 1995 album by Michael W. Smith released by Reunion Records.
Jason Aldean is the debut studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean, released on July 26, 2005, by Broken Bow Records. The album produced three singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: "Hicktown", "Why", and "Amarillo Sky". The album has been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Relentless is the second studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on May 29, 2007 via Broken Bow Records. The album debuted at number 4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top Country Albums chart, selling about 98,000 copies in its first week. On October 4 of the same year, the album was certified gold by the RIAA. It was certified platinum in September 2012.
Trustfall is the ninth studio album by American singer Pink. The album was released on February 17, 2023, through RCA Records. Her first studio album since Hurts 2B Human (2019), Pink worked on the production and lyrics with Fred Again, David Hodges, Max Martin, Johnny McDaid and Shellback. The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton and First Aid Kit feature as guest vocalists. Sonically, Trustfall is a dance-pop record, with inclusion of various subgenres, such as pop rock and dance pop. Lyrically, it speaks of various subjects, including motivation, self-acceptance, loss and love.
Jekyll + Hyde is the fourth studio album by American country music group Zac Brown Band. It was released on April 28, 2015. The album's lead single, "Homegrown", was released on January 12, 2015. "Heavy Is the Head", featuring Chris Cornell, was released two months later to the rock format. "Loving You Easy" is the album's second release to country, and third single overall.
American country music singer Jason Aldean has released eleven studio albums, one extended play, and forty solo singles. All of his music has been released through BBR Music Group, with Michael Knox as his sole record producer.
Wide Open is the third studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean, released on April 7, 2009, by Broken Bow Records.
Night Train is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on October 16, 2012, via Broken Bow Records. The album features a collaboration with Luke Bryan and Eric Church on "The Only Way I Know". It was produced by Michael Knox and features Aldean's road band, with songs written by various songwriters.
Old Boots, New Dirt is the sixth studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on October 7, 2014 via Broken Bow Records. Its lead single, "Burnin' It Down", reached the top of the US Hot Country Songs chart during its second week of availability. The album was produced by Aldean's longtime producer Michael Knox. The album's second single, "Just Gettin' Started", was released on November 10, 2014. "Tonight Looks Good on You" was released as the album's third single. "Gonna Know We Were Here" was released as the album's fourth single.
They Don't Know is the seventh studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released on September 9, 2016 via Broken Bow Records. Its lead single, "Lights Come On", was released on April 1, 2016 and has reached number one on the Country Airplay chart. The album's second single, "A Little More Summertime", was released on July 15, 2016. The album's third single, "Any Ol' Barstool", was released on December 5, 2016. The album's fourth and final single, the title track, was sent to country radio on May 8, 2017.
When Was the Last Time is the seventh studio album and fifth in the country genre by American country music singer Darius Rucker. It was released on Capitol Records Nashville on October 20, 2017.
Rearview Town is the eighth studio album by American country music singer Jason Aldean. It was released on April 13, 2018 via Broken Bow Records. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Aldean's fourth consecutive number one album in the United States.
Speak Your Mind is the debut studio album by English singer Anne-Marie, released on 27 April 2018 by Major Tom's and Asylum Records. Anne-Marie announced the album on 21 February 2018 and it was made available for pre-order two days later. The album was preceded by the release of seven singles and features collaborations with Marshmello, Clean Bandit, David Guetta and Sean Paul.
Can't Say I Ain't Country is the fourth studio album by American country music duo Florida Georgia Line. It was released on February 15, 2019, through the Big Machine Label Group. It includes the singles "Simple" and "Talk You Out of It", as well as the tracks "Colorado" and "Sittin' Pretty". It was supported by a tour of the same name from May 2019.
9 is the ninth studio album by American country music singer Jason Aldean. It was released on November 22, 2019 via Broken Bow Records. It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also debuted at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
Rare is the third studio album by American singer Selena Gomez, released on January 10, 2020, by Interscope Records. As the executive producer, Gomez worked with many producers, including Ian Kirkpatrick, Jason Evigan, Mattman & Robin, Sir Nolan, Simon Says, The Monsters & Strangerz and David Pramik. Described by Gomez as her "diary from the past few years", Rare is a midtempo pop and dance-pop record, taking cues from electronic, latin pop and R&B styles. Lyrically, the album explores themes of self-love, self-empowerment, self-acceptance, and self-worth. Guest features on Rare are from rappers 6lack and Kid Cudi.
Macon, Georgia is the tenth studio album by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It is a double album, with the first half, Macon, released on November 12, 2021, and Georgia, the second half, released on April 22, 2022.
Queen of Me is the sixth studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter Shania Twain. The album was released on February 3, 2023, by Republic Records. It is her first album since Now (2017), and is her first to not be released with her previous label of 29 years, Mercury Nashville. It is her first album to receive a Parental Advisory label. The album was promoted with the release of two singles and a promotional single: "Waking Up Dreaming", "Last Day of Summer", and "Giddy Up!". Commercially, the album became her third number one album in the United Kingdom, and entered the top ten in Canada, Switzerland, Australia and the United States.