Jason Aldean Releases 50th Billboard Country Airplay Chart Entry

New single 'Don't Tell On Me' features a man having a heart-to-heart with his own heart

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Country music star Jason Aldean has released a new single, 'Don't Tell On Me,' which has just entered the Billboard Country Airplay chart. This marks Aldean's 50th entry on that tally. The song is from his upcoming album 'Songs About Us' and features a man talking to his own heart, asking it to keep his lingering feelings for an ex-partner a secret.

Why it matters

Aldean is one of the most successful country artists of the past two decades, with 31 number-one hits. Reaching 50 entries on the Billboard Country Airplay chart is a major milestone that demonstrates his enduring popularity and influence in the genre. The personal, introspective nature of 'Don't Tell On Me' also provides insight into Aldean's creative evolution as an artist.

The details

In 'Don't Tell On Me,' the narrator is having a conversation with his own heart, asking it to keep his remaining feelings for an ex-partner private. Aldean describes the track as 'one of my favorite songs' on the upcoming 'Songs About Us' album, which is set for release on April 24. The single has just entered the Billboard Country Airplay chart, making it Aldean's 50th entry on that tally.

  • Jason Aldean's new single 'Don't Tell On Me' was released on March 9, 2026.
  • Aldean's album 'Songs About Us' is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026.
  • Tickets for Aldean's upcoming 'Songs About Us Tour' went on sale recently.

The players

Jason Aldean

A popular country music artist with 31 number-one hits and 50 entries on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

John Morgan

The co-writer of Aldean's new single 'Don't Tell On Me.'

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What they’re saying

“Basically the guy's talking to his heart, saying, 'Don't let people know what's happening, don't tell on me.'”

— Jason Aldean, Country Music Artist

What’s next

Tickets for Aldean's upcoming 'Songs About Us Tour' are now on sale, with the tour kicking off on July 16 in Bangor, Maine.

The takeaway

Jason Aldean's continued success and creative evolution as a country music artist is highlighted by the release of his 50th entry on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The personal, introspective nature of his new single 'Don't Tell On Me' suggests Aldean is expanding his songwriting to explore more intimate themes, while still maintaining his status as one of the genre's top performers.