Country music superstar Jason Aldean’s cover of late rock icon Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Town” is now available across digital retailers and streaming services here. All proceeds raised will go towards the Direct Impact Fund to benefit victims of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Las Vegas shooting. The The non-profit organization focuses on providing fast, effective, and transparent help to those affected by natural and man-made disasters. All donations collected by the Direct Impact Fund reach the intended beneficiary.
“This week, we witnessed one of the worst tragedies in American history,” said Aldean during his cold open of Saturday Night Live on October 7th. “Like everyone, I’m struggling to understand what happened that night and how to pick up the pieces and start to heal. So many people are hurting. There are children, parents, brothers, sisters, friends — they’re all part of our family. So I want to say to them: We hurt for you and we hurt with you. But you can be sure we’re going to walk through these tough times together, every step of the way, because when America is at its best, our bond and our spirit, it’s unbreakable.”
Watch Aldean’s heartfelt version of Tom Petty’s iconic hit “I Won’t Back Down” below!
Fans can also help support the victims of the Las Vegas shooting by purchasing a custom printed “We Won’t Back Down” t-shirt here or by texting VEGAS to 91999 to donate.
The current People’s Choice Award nominee wraps up his They Don’t Know Tour on October 28th in Louisiana.
“I Won’t Back Down” Lyrics
Well, I won’t back down
No, I won’t back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won’t back down
No, I’ll stand my ground
Won’t be turned around
And I’ll keep this world from draggin’ me down
Gonna stand my ground
And I won’t back down
(I won’t back down)
Hey, baby, there ain’t no easy way out
(I won’t back down)
Hey, I will stand my ground
And I won’t back down
Well I know what’s right
I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin’ me around
But I’ll stand my ground
And I won’t back down
(I won’t back down)
Hey, baby, there ain’t no easy way out
(I won’t back down)
Hey, I will stand my ground
And I won’t back down
Hey baby, there ain’t no easy way out
(I won’t back down)
Hey, I won’t back down
(I won’t back down)
Hey, baby, there ain’t no easy way out
(I won’t back down)
Hey, I will stand my ground
And I won’t back down
No, I won’t back down
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