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Jason Aldean spent a chunk of last year in the headlines for his controversial song \u201cTry That In A Small Town,\u201d and for his support of President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n
While those might be polarizing things, what the singer did over the weekend should not be. <\/p>\n
Aldean made good in a big way after DJ Daniel called on him to help kids with cancer.<\/p>\n
Daniel, the 13-year-old made famous when his brave battle against brain cancer was highlighted during President Donald Trump\u2019s address of Congress earlier this year, called on Aldean back in early June via a TikTok video.<\/p>\n
\u201cHey does anybody know Jason Aldean?\u201d Daniel said in a TikTok video. \u201cCause we\u2019re trying to do a country show down here to raise money for kids with cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aldean, with Darius Rucker by his side, responded and promised to get Daniel, who is once again battling brain cancer, to a show to talk about it. That apparently happened during the singer\u2019s performance in Houston on Friday as video shared to TikTok showed the emotional moment that Aldean brought Daniel onstage.<\/p>\n
\u201cI got to tell you, I spent a few hours with this guy today,\u201d Aldean told the cheering crowd.<\/b> <\/a>\u201cAnd I\u2019ll tell you, he\u2019s a kid that will brighten your day up, and I\u2019m not kidding. This guy is pretty unbelievable right here.\u201d<\/p>\n Daniel then held up a heart symbol to the crowd.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd so, with the help of our sponsors, Patriot Mobile and also the Houston Astros, we were able to give Heroes for Children today a check for over $200,000 to help kids.\u201d<\/p>\n In another clip, Aldean told the crowd that Daniel \u201cshould be an inspiration to everybody fighting, battling every single day.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis is what it\u2019s all about right here,\u201d he said pointing at Daniel. \u201cHe has a great dad in his corner, and I just want to say thanks for letting me hang out with you today. You asked us to raise some money and that is exactly what we did so \u2026 we love you man. We\u2019ll stay in touch. We are buddies now, man.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cClass act Jason!!!\u201d one person wrote. \u201cLove this young man and his family!!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOMG I\u2019ve waited for this,\u201d another wrote. <\/p>\n Aldean shared a couple of photos with Daniel on X, and also a photo of Heroes for Children receiving its charity check.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat a great weekend getting to hang out, play a little mini golf, and raise $200,000 for (Heroes for Children),\u201d he wrote. \u201cShout out to one of the bravest (and funniest) kids I\u2019ve ever met \u2014 DJ Daniel, plus my friends at (Patriot Mobile) and the (Astros) for making it possible.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans also showed up there to praise Aldean.<\/p>\n \u201cThis made my day!\u201d one person wrote. \u201cThank you, Jason! You showed not all heroes wear capes some wear cowboy and baseball hats!! We love DJ!!\u201d<\/p>\n The White House shared the heartbreaking news of Daniel\u2019s relapse on X on May 30.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,\u201d The White House account posted on X and Facebook. \u201cDJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men \u2014 and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n Aldean responded to Daniel\u2019s video on June 5.<\/p>\n Aldean posted on X, \u201cHey DJ, heard u were looking for me\u2026\u201d along with the video that showed Daniel asking for help getting in touch with the singer.<\/p>\n The video then cut to Rucker.<\/p>\n \u201cHe DJ what\u2019s up, it\u2019s Darius Rucker and guess what, I heard you,\u201d Rucker said. \u201cI know Jason Aldean.\u201d<\/p>\n That is when Aldean stepped into the frame.<\/p>\n \u201cHey what\u2019s up DJ,\u201d Aldean said with Rucker by his side. \u201cJason Aldean here. Got your message, and want to get you out to a show. Let\u2019s talk more about doing a show or doing something to help the kids that you were talking about and we\u2019ll be in touch my man.\u201d<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n