Jason Strikes Early Gold

Jason Aldean's live concert DVD, Wide Open Live & More, has been certifed gold before its official release date of Aug. 25.

The 15-song special captures Jason's high-energy stage show and includes his current single, "Big Green Tractor," and the No. 1 hit "She's Country," from his most recent album, Wide Open. "I've never been prouder of anything...really ever," says Jason. "My live show is the basis for everything I do. It's usually the first thing I think about when I'm trying to decide what songs we record and release. So this feels like the ultimate reward for all of us."

• published August 17, 2009