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Country superstar Jason Aldean performs at Tampa’s amphitheatre

Jason Aldean, one of the biggest stars in country music, performs Friday at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Jason Aldean, one of the biggest stars in country music, performs Friday at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Invision/AP

All by himself, Jason Aldean is plenty popular enough to fill major concert venues. But country music fans get a bonus with Aldean’s “The Don’t Know” tour, which is stopping at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa this weekend.

Aldean is the headliner, obviously — he’s been one of the biggest stars in country music ever since his eponymous platinum-selling debut album came out 12 years ago — but he’s bringing along some hot county up-and-comers on this tour.

Probably the biggest name of the supporting acts is Chris Young, who came onto the country music scene in 2006 when he won the “Nashville Star” TV talent competition. He has released six studio albums since then and won a slew of awards, including the American Country Awards for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (for “Voices”) in 2011.

Kane Brown made his name through social media and released his first (and so far, only) studio album last year. It hit No. 1 on the country charts. His most recent his single is “Whats Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina.

Dee Jay Silver is the host of the syndicated radio show “The Country Club With Dee Jay Silver.” His country music remixes have made him a popular opening act for major country stars.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301, Tampa. $62-$175. 813-740-2446, livenation.com.

Marty Clear: 941-708-7919, @martinclear

This story was originally published August 16, 2017 at 4:49 PM with the headline "Country superstar Jason Aldean performs at Tampa’s amphitheatre."

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