This 1998 album from Aaron Tippin features a blend of his signature country sound with a notable lean into gospel themes. It includes the popular single "One of Us."
- "What This Country Needs" debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The album also reached number 152 on the Billboard 200. It features a cover of Joan Osborne's "One of Us," which became a surprise hit for Tippin.
- The album's title track, "What This Country Needs," is a patriotic anthem. The release marked a slight shift in Tippin's sound, incorporating more overtly religious material alongside his more traditional country fare.
- "One of Us" was the lead single from the album, reaching the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The album was produced by Aaron Tippin and Mark Wright.
Aaron Tippin is a country music singer-songwriter known for his populist anthems and boisterous performances. In 1998, he was a well-established artist on the country charts, continuing his string of hits with this album.
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