This Day in Country History: August 27
On Aug. 27, 2021, Jason Aldean announced the cancellation of his concert scheduled for the following night in Alabama due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Ida. Over the years,…
On Aug. 27, 2021, Jason Aldean announced the cancellation of his concert scheduled for the following night in Alabama due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Ida. Over the years, Aug. 27 has also witnessed an interesting collaborative album release featuring cross-genre artists and a couple of heart-warming benefit concerts.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Significant achievements by country music artists on Aug. 27 include:
- 2013: Alabama has been making music since the late 1970s. Originally known as "Wildcountry," they released a self-titled album in 1976, before officially changing their name in 1977. On this day in 2013, a tribute album to the renowned country rock band called Alabama & Friends was released, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, and Kenny Chesney.
- 2021: Hip-hop artist Nelly released a country-inspired album called Heartland. It contained collaborations with prominent country music stars, including Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, and Blanco Brown.
Cultural Milestones
Benefit concerts, such as these Aug. 27 events, raise funds for those in need while bringing joy to fans:
- 2016: Blake Shelton played the first-ever concert at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. The show benefited the Native Fund, which supports Iowa residents affected by natural disasters.
- 2018: Legendary singer Lee Brice hosted a concert to raise funds for Nashville's Thistle Farms, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women survivors of prostitution, trafficking, and addiction. The event honored iconic women of country music and featured guest artists Maddie & Tae, Victoria Shaw, and Liz Rose.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Country music fans enjoyed live music on Aug. 27:
- 2022: Kenny Chesney wrapped up his Here and Now 2022 Stadium Tour at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. He thrilled fans with hit songs such as "Beer In Mexico" and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
- 2022: Headliners at the Night in the Country Carolinas music festival in Mill Spring, North Carolina, included Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde, and Aaron Watson. Rocky Yelton, the Hired Guns, and Craig Henry also performed.
Industry Changes and Challenges
The country music industry saw impactful events on Aug. 27:
- 2015: The lead singer of Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles, signed with Big Machine Label Group, also home to artists such as Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, and Florida Georgia Line. Nettles' move from Universal marked the start of her solo career.
- 2021: Due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Ida, Jason Aldean announced the cancellation of his show scheduled for the following night at the Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama. Organizers postponed the concert, which was part of his Back in the Saddle Tour 2021, until Oct. 31.
Many interesting events occurred on Aug. 27 in the country music world. Fans enjoyed seeing their favorite artists at festivals and concerts, the band Alabama was honored with a tribute album featuring top country music artists, and Jennifer Nettles' career trajectory shifted significantly.
