DJ’s Country Call: A Brave Boy’s Plea to Jason Aldean - 2025 Week 23
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 14 minutes
On this week’s episode of Bar Talk Happy Hour, we’re spotlighting a young hero whose courage and heart are as big as Texas. Meet Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old from Texas fighting brain and spinal cancer who has undergone over 13 surgeries since the age of six. But DJ isn’t just fighting for himself—he’s organizing a country music fundraiser to help other kids with cancer, and he’s hoping country superstar Jason Aldean will join the cause.
In a touching TikTok video shared through singer and police officer Chris Darlington, DJ makes a heartfelt plea for anyone who can help him connect with Aldean. DJ’s inspiring story has already captured national attention—he’s been sworn in as an honorary officer by over 1,300 law enforcement agencies and even by the Secret Service. Now, he’s hoping to rally the country music world for a cause close to his heart.
We’ll share DJ’s incredible story, Jason Aldean’s track record of charity work, and why this collaboration could make a huge impact. Tune in as Odie Coyote and Producer Raven talk hope, community, and the powerful ways music can make a difference.
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