Country Cover Songs- Jason Aldean Vs. Bryan Adams
Jason Aldean performs during Jason Aldean's 2nd Annual Concert For The Kids, Benefiting Children's Hospital Navicent Health of Bibb County, Raising over 700 thousand dollars at Macon Centreplex on August 11, 2017 in Macon, Georgia.
Country Cover Songs, there are so many to choose from. There are so many that are awesome. A lot of times we find ourselves asking, which version is better? The original? or the Country Cover Song? This week we’re asking you which version of “Heaven” is better. Is it Jason Aldean or is it Bryan Adams? Let’s dive in. By the way, if you missed last week’s Country Cover Song with Mark Chesnutt and Aerosmith, you can catch that one here.
The song “Heaven” was originally recorded by Bryan Adams in 1983 and was featured on the soundtrack to “A Night In Heaven”. A year later, the song appeared on Bryan’s album “Reckless”. In my opinion, it’s definitely one of Bryan Adams’ best songs. When you think of him, there are a handful of songs you think of, and “Heaven” is one of those songs.
Cut to June of 2009, “CMT Crossroads” aired an episode that featured Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams singing each other’s songs. This was the first time I’d heard Jason Aldean sing “Heaven”, and I really dug his version of it. If you want to check out Jason and Bryan on “CMT Crossroads” just click here.
Unlike last week with Mark Chesnutt and Aerosmith, where I knew which version I liked better, this week I can’t decide. Both versions of “Heaven” are really good. So I’ll say give them both a listen and decide for yourself.
Here is Jason Aldean’s version of “Heaven”
Here is Bryan Adams’ version of “Heaven”
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Jason Aldean blows out 46th birthday candles today (2/28). Jason has already been quite busy in 2023 as he and his family move to a new home. Last week, he started work on a brand new album by showing images of himself in the recording studio on Instagram.
Aldean has a big year coming up with a major tour, the “Highway Desperado Tour.” The 41-city headlining tour kicks off on July 14 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York, making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, and more before wrapping up in Tampa at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre on October 28. Mitchell Tenpenny serves as direct support for Aldean alongside openers Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver.
Tickets are already on sale. Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, including premium tickets, an invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge, a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A session with Jason Aldean, VIP gift items and more. For more information, visit VIPnation.com!
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Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.
