Conservative counterculture music is on fire, and Baste Records is leading the charge with another #1 iTunes hit. This time, it’s Jon Kahn’s latest single, “Fighter,” a powerful tribute to Donald Trump that has quickly captivated listeners. Co-written with Nashville songwriting legend Chris Wallin, “Fighter” blends Kahn’s West Coast folk-rock edge with Wallin’s classic country storytelling, resulting in a track that resonates deeply with its audience.
Released through Baste Records, "Fighter" is more than just a song; it's a tribute to Trump’s unrelenting perseverance. The lyrics, including lines like “I got bruises and broken bones, but they don’t know, I ain’t in this ring alone,” mirror Trump’s ongoing battle and symbolize the resilience of his supporters. What makes this hit stand out is that it never explicitly mentions Trump by name, allowing the emotional and visual context of the black-and-white music video, filled with striking clips of Trump, to do the talking.
The collaboration between Kahn and Wallin is a meeting of Blue State and Red State perspectives, unified in a powerful message. As Wallin noted, “working with Jon brought me back to the days when artists wrote songs they believed in.” Kahn echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that the song had to capture not just heroism, but humanity.
This collaboration marks another win for Baste Records, the rising force in Nashville’s conservative music scene. Known for supporting patriotic artists, the label has previously propelled Billboard-charting hits like Rachel Holt’s “I Was Gonna Be.” and "Hunter Got High" by Afroman. With “Fighter” now claiming the #1 spot on iTunes, it’s clear that Baste Records is reshaping the industry, one hit at a time.
You can download/stream the song here: https://song.link/fightfightfight
