Aaron has a sound you remember but haven’t heard before. He is established as one of the premier neo-traditional country acts in Texas having top 40 hits, and having played 1000+ shows. He is one of the 15 rising artists to watch in 2018 per Wide Open Country and was included on Saving Country Music's best albums of 2022. “In the crowded Texas country field, McDonnell stands out as one of the most natural talents to rise out of Austin in years.” – Peter Blackstock, ATX Statesman / No Depression