Aaron Watson Makes Billboard Chart History With 'The Underdog'

New York, NY -- Aaron Watson is the first solo male artist to debut at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with a self-released and independently distributed/promoted studio album.

'The Underdog' sold 26,340 its first week and is also the second highest Billboard 200 debut at #8, behind only Imagine Dragons. Aaron is also the highest debut on the Billboard Artist 100, at #44, a chart that ranks the top acts of all genres each week with a methodology that combines sales, airplay, streaming and social data.

'The Underdog' is Aaron's 12th career release and was produced by Keith Stegall and marketed by Thirty Tigers. This is Aaron's first #1 on the Top Country Albums chart and highest debut on the 200.

'The Underdog' (BIG Label/Thirty Tigers) is more than just the title of self-made Texas country star Aaron Watson's 12th record; it's his mission statement. Recorded with celebrated producer Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, George Jones, Zac Brown Band), the album's 14 tracks tell stories of the kind of unsung heroes who defy the odds through hard work and perseverance to reach their dreams.

Watson continues to tour the U.S. in support of 'The Underdog' through the spring and summer. For updated tour dates please visit aaronwatson.com.