Review: Jason Aldean Honors Charlie Kirk in West Palm Show

Jason Aldean brought his Full Throttle Tour 2025 to an energetic close on Saturday night at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, wrapping up a nationwide run that kicked off back in May. The tour made stops in cities like Nashville, Toronto, Denver, and Charleston before landing in Florida for the final night, a show that highlighted American pride and political messaging.

From the moment the show began, it was clear the night would go beyond a typical country concert. After RaeLynn opened the night, the second opener, Nate Smith, took the stage wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, hyping up the crowd and shouting out President Donald Trump. His set brought a full-on political rally energy to the amphitheater.

At 9:22 PM, Aldean made his grand entrance, appearing atop a simulated 18-wheeler on a giant screen that made it seem like the roof had opened up. Before he even stepped onstage, a video tribute to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk played, showing photos of him and his family. The moment it ended, chants of “USA” echoed throughout the sold-out venue. This isn’t the first time the Georgia-born singer has shown admiration for Kirk. Following his assassination on September 10, Aldean shared a picture of them together on Instagram, writing: “We might have lost Charlie today, but what he has done will live forever.”

After that, Aldean tore through a 20-plus song setlist, stacked with fan favorites like “Big Green Tractor,” “Fly Over States,” and “Night Train.” He engaged fans at every turn: shaking hands, tossing a beach ball, and shouting out local college football teams. He called Florida his “favorite stop” and hinted at his love for his Florida home. He also performed his newest single, “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” which, as he mentioned when releasing it, is “for anybody who has ever felt the sting of a breakup.”

The crowd leaned fully in. Cowboy hats, denim shorts, and boots filled the aisles as fans sang along to every word — especially during his chart-topping and controversial hit “Try That in a Small Town.”

As the night drew to a close and the Full Throttle Tour came to an end, both the musicians and the crowd seemed to be there to celebrate both country music and the Republican political message they stood behind.