"Texas Was You" is an odd duck on the My Kinda Party album. Vocally, Jason Aldean is caught between styles for much of the song, but lyrically it's a strong story. The singer took risks on album cuts, and not all worked. This one does at the end of the day. The uptempo track is a pleasant surprise if you've only listened to his greatest hits.

It follows the announcement that Carrie Underwood will be performing ‘America the Beautiful’ at the swearing-in ceremony.