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Aldean brings country up-and-comers to Spokane Arena show

Jason Aldean will perform at the Spokane Arena on Sept. 23. (Sanford Myers / Sanford Myers/Invision/AP)
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All by himself, Jason Aldean is plenty popular enough to fill major concert venues. But country music fans get a bonus with Aldean’s “The Don’t Know” tour, which is stopping at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night.

Aldean is the headliner, obviously – he’s been one of the biggest stars in country music ever since his platinum-selling debut album came out 12 years ago – but he’s bringing along some hot county up-and-comers on this tour.

Probably the biggest name of the supporting acts is Chris Young, who came onto the country music scene in 2006 when he won the “Nashville Star” TV talent competition. He has released six studio albums since then and won a slew of awards, including the American Country Awards for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (for “Voices”) in 2011.

Kane Brown made his name through social media and released his first (and so far, only) studio album last year. It hit No. 1 on the country charts. His most recent his single is “Whats Ifs,” featuring Lauren Alaina.

Dee Jay Silver is the host of the syndicated radio show “The Country Club With Dee Jay Silver.” His country music remixes have made him a popular opening act for major country stars.