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Aaron Tippin
February 16 @ 7:30 pm
$10 – $34Aaron Tippin: Songs that Celebrate the life of the Hard-Working Man
Aaron Tippin, who describes himself as the “luckiest hillbilly,” has faced and conquered several challenges throughout his life. Despite being struck by lightning twice and encountering engine failure while piloting planes, he has managed to survive for more than 30 years in the music industry, earning six gold albums and one platinum. Tippin has released over 30 singles, including You’ve Got to Stand for Something, My Blue Angel, I Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way, Kiss This, Workin’ Man’s Ph. D, There Ain’t Nothing Wrong with the Radio, and Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly. His first single, You’ve Got to Stand for Something, was his first top ten hit in 1991.
Aaron Tippin’s passion for aviation led him to becoming a commercial pilot before picking up music. “But when the energy crunch hit and the airlines started furloughing senior captains I said, ‘This ain’t going to happen,'” he recalls. “I didn’t want to be a corporate pilot for the rest of my life, so I did what I liked next best and that was pickin’ and grinnin.” Aaron Tippin has a knack for writing songs that celebrate the lives of the common, hard-working man. One of his hits, “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,” even made it to the top 20 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart. With his dedication and immense talent, Tippin has achieved unparalleled success in the music industry.
Apart from his impressive music career, Aaron Tippin also devotes his time to supporting charitable causes. He has been actively involved with organizations such as the Disabled American Veterans, the USO, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tippin’s patriotism and love for his country are evident in his music and his actions. He is a true representation of resilience, hard work, and perseverance. Aaron Tippin continues to inspire his fans with his music and his unwavering spirit, proving that with passion and determination, one can overcome any obstacle in life.