Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2006 Jason Aldean topped the Billboard chart for the first time with "Why"?

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Here are 5 little known truths about Jason Aldean.

  • Jason Aldean's real name is Jason Aldine Williams.
  • Before he made it big, he actually wanted to be a baseball player. He actually got a full scholarship to play baseball in college but chose not to go that route because he was tired of school.
  • He hates to talk on the phone.
  • He said the most nervous he's been during a performance was when he was performing live on American Idol with Kelly Clarkson.
  • One of his most exciting moments of his music career is the first time he played at the Grand Ole Opry.

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