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Aaron Lewis

Aaron Francis Lewis (born April 13, 1972) is an American musician who is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the post-grunge/alternative metal band Staind, with whom he released eight studio albums. Since 2010, he has pursued a solo career in country music with his debut EP, Town Line, which was released in 2011. Lewis's first full-length solo release, The Road, was released by Blaster Records in 2012. In 2006, Lewis was ranked at number 49 in the "Top 100 Heavy Metal Vocalists" by Hit Parader.

Infobox

Born
(1972-04-13) April 13, 1972 (age 53)Rutland, Vermont, U.S.
Origin
Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
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Occupations
Singer musician songwriter
Instruments
Vocals guitar
Years active
1990–present
Labels
Stroudavarious/R&J Blaster Dot Valory/Big Machine
Member of
Staind
Website
aaronlewismusic.com

Tables

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions · Discography › Studio albums
US
US
Title
US
Album details
USCountry
The Road
The Road
Title
The Road
Album details
Released: November 13, 2012 Label: Blaster Formats: CD, digital download
Peak chart positions
30
Peak chart positions
7
Sales
US: 220,000
Sinner
Sinner
Title
Sinner
Album details
Released: September 16, 2016 Label: Dot Records Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Peak chart positions
4
Peak chart positions
1
Sales
US: 146,800
State I'm In
State I'm In
Title
State I'm In
Album details
Released: April 12, 2019 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
Peak chart positions
18
Peak chart positions
2
Sales
US: 41,600
Frayed at Both Ends
Frayed at Both Ends
Title
Frayed at Both Ends
Album details
Released: January 28, 2022 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
39
Peak chart positions
5
The Hill
The Hill
Title
The Hill
Album details
Released: March 29, 2024 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Peak chart positions
175
Peak chart positions
33
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Title
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Title
Album details
Peak chart positions
Sales
US
USCountry
The Road
Released: November 13, 2012 Label: Blaster Formats: CD, digital download
30
7
US: 220,000
Sinner
Released: September 16, 2016 Label: Dot Records Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
4
1
US: 146,800
State I'm In
Released: April 12, 2019 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl
18
2
US: 41,600
Frayed at Both Ends
Released: January 28, 2022 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
39
5
The Hill
Released: March 29, 2024 Label: Big Machine Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
175
33
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of extended plays, with selected chart positions · Discography › Extended plays
US
US
Title
US
Extended play details
USCountry
Peak chart positions
USRock
Town Line
Town Line
Title
Town Line
Extended play details
Released: March 1, 2011 Label: Stroudavarious Formats: CD, digital download
Peak chart positions
7
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
3
Title
Extended play details
Peak chart positions
US
USCountry
USRock
Town Line
Released: March 1, 2011 Label: Stroudavarious Formats: CD, digital download
7
1
3
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name · Discography › Singles
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Certifications
Album
US
USAdult
USAlt.
USCountry
USCountry Airplay
USHeri. Rock
USMain. Rock
USRock
"Outside"(with Fred Durst)
2000
56
31
2
—
—
1
—
The Family Values Tour 1999
"Country Boy"(featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
2011
87
—
—
50
20
23
39
RIAA: Platinum
Town Line
"Endless Summer"
2012
—
—
—
39
—
—
—
The Road
"Forever"
—
—
—
50
38
—
—
—
"Granddaddy's Gun"
2013
—
—
—
—
46
—
—
—
"That Ain't Country"
2016
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sinner
"Am I the Only One"
2021
14
—
—
1
52
—
—
—
RIAA: Gold
Frayed at Both Ends
"Let's Go Fishing"
2024
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
The Hill
"Made In China"
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
"Over the Hill"
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of music videos, showing year released and director · Discography › Music videos
Title
Year
Director(s)
"Country Boy" (version 1)(featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
2010
Alex Castino
"Country Boy" (version 2)(featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
2011
—
"Endless Summer" (live)
2012
Jim Wright
"Endless Summer"
"Forever" (live)
Fran Strine
"Forever"
Jim Wright
"Granddaddy's Gun"
2013
"That Ain't Country"
2016
· Awards and nominations
2011
2011
Year
2011
Association
CMT Music Awards
Category
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Country Boy"
Result
Nominated
Collaborative Video of the Year – "Country Boy" (with George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
Collaborative Video of the Year – "Country Boy" (with George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
Year
Collaborative Video of the Year – "Country Boy" (with George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
Association
Nominated
Year
Association
Category
Result
2011
CMT Music Awards
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Country Boy"
Nominated
Collaborative Video of the Year – "Country Boy" (with George Jones and Charlie Daniels)
Nominated

References

  1. Great American Country
    http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2012/08/29/aaron-lewis-plans-an-endless-summer/
  2. "Blabbermouth.net Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists – Dec. 1, 2006"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110606073153/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=63106
  3. AllMusic
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000585531
  4. "Aaron Lewis and friends raise money for education at Northampton concert"
    https://www.masslive.com/entertainment/2011/08/aaron_lewis_and_friends_raise.html
  5. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/staind-dark-stars-48045/
  6. "STAIND's AARON LEWIS Playing Benefit for Alma Mater"
    https://blabbermouth.net/news/staind-s-aaron-lewis-playing-benefit-for-alma-mater
  7. "Aaron Lewis Talks "Town Line," Alice in Chains, Christmas and George Jones – ARTISTdirect News"
    http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/aaron-lewis-talks-town-line-alice-in-chains-christmas-and-george-jones/8195933
  8. "Aaron Lewis: Drastic Genre Crossover"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120315015838/http://www.revuewm.com/sounds/on-tour/item/1163-aaron-lewis-drastic-genre-crossover
  9. "Aaron Lewis Reveals Album Details"
    http://www.musicrow.com/2012/03/aaron-lewis-reveals-album-details/
  10. "Broadway's Electric Barnyard"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140210023037/http://broadwayselectricbarnyard.com/2012/11/17/aaron-lewis-smoked-with-cheech
  11. Kansas.com
    http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article12868616.html
  12. "Staind singer's shift to country is all about outlook"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160831030257/http://www.mrt.com/entertainment/article_49ba236a-cdbf-11e4-ac3e-3b188ad95d7b.html
  13. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/staind-aaron-lewis-country-donald-trump-interview-6898284/
  14. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/aaron-lewis-new-album-state-im-in-2019-tour-786185/
  15. Fox News
    https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/country-singer-disses-leftists-bruce-springsteen
  16. "Aaron Lewis Gives Fans First Sample of Upcoming Album, 'Frayed at Both Ends,' with Release of 'Goodbye Town'"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211023043156/https://outsider.com/news/country-music/aaron-lewis-gives-fans-first-sample-upcoming-album-frayed-at-both-ends-release-goodbye-town/amp/
  17. Hook & Barrel Magazine
    https://hookandbarrel.com/aaron-lewis-drops-made-in-china/
  18. "Who Is Aaron Lewis Wife? Age, Career, Net Worth, Children, Other Facts About Vanessa Lewis"
    https://loveohlust.com/aaron-lewis-wife-age-career-net-worth-children-vanessa-lewis/
  19. "Aaron Lewis, lead singer of Staind, has put his Western Mass. estate on the market"
    https://www.boston.com/real-estate/home-buying/2020/08/24/aaron-lewis-staind-lists-western-mass-estate/
  20. Loudwire
    http://loudwire.com/aaron-lewis-staind-couldnt-see-how-good-new-album-was/
  21. "5 Rock Songs That Tackle Drug Use"
    https://www.morningsiderecovery.com/addiction-blog/5-rock-songs-tackle-drug-use/
  22. "5 Minutes with Aaron Lewis, Outdoor Life, June/July 2011, Page 124"
    http://www.outdoorlife.com/
  23. "Aaron Lewis on Twitter: @Aaronlewismusic: "I wear my Red Sox hat around the world with pride". Watch Aaron perform "Massachusetts" from his Townline EP"
    https://twitter.com/aaronlewismusic/status/326786101996032000
  24. "AARON LEWIS: THE ROAD"
    https://www.popmatters.com/165791-aaron-lewis-the-road-2495795013.html
  25. MTV
    https://web.archive.org/web/20230327035957/https://www.mtv.com/news/jgy4w5/aaron-lewis-national-anthem-world-series-lyrics-mistake
  26. Blabbermouth.net
    http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/staind-s-aaron-lewis-playing-benefit-for-alma-mater/
  27. Billboard.com
    http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/957505/stainds-aaron-lewis-starts-new-charity-discusses-solo-debut
  28. Los Angeles Times
    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-03-22/aaron-lewis-ukraine-putin-staind-county-singer
  29. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/staind-aaron-lewis-country-donald-trump-interview-6898284/
  30. "Massachusetts Republican Aaron Lewis of Staind shares his political beliefs with paper"
    http://redmassgroup.com/diary/11414/massachusetts-republican-aaron-lewis-of-staind-shares-his-political-beliefs-with-paper
  31. "Aaron Lewis of Staind talks about solo country CD, politics, and why the folks at MTV should be burned at the stake"
    http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2011/02/aaron_lewis_of_staind_talks_ab.html
  32. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/aaron-lewis-listen-vladimir-putin-questions-ukraine-war-1235046490/
  33. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/tlp/
  34. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/clp/
  35. Hits Daily Double
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160829210341/http://hitsdailydouble.com/new_album_releases
  36. Roughstock
    https://web.archive.org/web/20180315070614/http://roughstock.com/news/2018/03/42854-top-10-country-albums-chart-march-12-2018
  37. Roughstock
    https://web.archive.org/web/20200229035334/http://roughstock.com/news/2020/02/44132-top-10-country-albums-chart-pure-sales
  38. "Aaron Lewis Readies New Album 'The Hill'"
    https://musicrow.com/2024/01/aaron-lewis-readies-new-album-the-hill/
  39. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/rock-albums
  40. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/hsi/
  41. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/adult-pop-songs
  42. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/alternative-songs
  43. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/csi/
  44. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/csa/
  45. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/heritage-rock
  46. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/mainstream-rock-tracks
  47. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/aaron-lewis/chart-history/billboard-200
  48. "American certifications – Lewis, Aaron"
    https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?&artist=%22Lewis,+Aaron%22
  49. Radio & Records
    https://archive.today/20130805021911/http://gfa.radioandrecords.com/publishGFA/GFANextPage.asp?sDate=06/25/2013&Format=4
  50. The Country Daily
    https://www.thecountrydaily.com/2016/09/16/aaron-lewis-questions-country-music-with-new-single-that-aint-country/
  51. "Aaron Lewis Gives Fans First Sample of Upcoming Album, 'Frayed at Both Ends,' with Release of 'Goodbye Town'"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211023043156/https://outsider.com/news/country-music/aaron-lewis-gives-fans-first-sample-upcoming-album-frayed-at-both-ends-release-goodbye-town/amp/
  52. Blabbermouth
    https://blabbermouth.net/news/aaron-lewis-releases-made-in-china-single-says-he-is-american-as-it-gets
  53. Blabbermouth
    https://blabbermouth.net/news/stainds-aaron-lewis-releases-new-country-solo-single-over-the-hill
  54. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis, George Jones, Charlie Daniels : Country Boy"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160923005432/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/602049/country-boy.jhtml
  55. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Country Boy (Fourth of July Military Tribute)"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302112525/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/669095/country-boy-fourth-of-july-military-tribute.jhtml
  56. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Endless Summer (Live)"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302114033/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/757047/endless-summer-live.jhtml
  57. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Endless Summer"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302114601/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/763734/endless-summer.jhtml
  58. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Forever (Live Version)"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302114526/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/845257/forever-live-version.jhtml
  59. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Forever"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302114548/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/855016/forever.jhtml
  60. "CMT : Videos : Aaron Lewis : Granddaddy's Gun"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20170302114541/http://www.cmt.com/videos/aaron-lewis/932178/granddaddys-gun.jhtml
  61. The Country Note
    http://www.thecountrynote.com/in-the-news/aaron-lewis-new-album-sinner-debuts-at-1-on-itunes-albums-charts/
  62. "It's Jason Aldean's Kinda Party: Leads CMT Music Awards Nominations"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120929204258/http://www.roughstock.com/blog/it-s-jason-aldean-s-kinda-party-leads-cmt-music-awards-nominations
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