Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Aldean

Discover the career path of Jason Aldean, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jason Aldean is a prominent American country music singer who has been signed to BBR Music Group since 2005. He has released eleven albums and 40 singles under the label. His album "My Kinda Party" (2010) achieved quadruple-platinum certification, and "Night Train" (2012) earned double-platinum status. Several other albums, including his self-titled debut, "Relentless," "Wide Open," and "Old Boots, New Dirt," have been certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations, including two for Best Country Album, solidifying his impact on contemporary country music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2004: Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Since 2004, Jason Aldean has supported raising awareness for breast cancer research, after losing a close friend to the disease, and has raised close to $4 million for cancer research.

2015: Forbes Estimated Annual Income

In 2015, Forbes estimated Jason Aldean's annual income at $43.5 million.

2017: Seventh Highest-Earning Country Musician

In 2017, Jason Aldean was the seventh highest-earning country musician, making about $32.5 million. He was also ranked 98 on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.

2018: Opening of Nashville Kitchen + Rooftop Bar

In 2018, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Nashville.

September 9, 2019: Release of "We Back"

On September 9, 2019, Jason Aldean released "We Back" to country radio as the first single from his album 9.

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November 22, 2019: Release of Album 9

On November 22, 2019, Jason Aldean's ninth album, titled 9, was released.

2019: ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award

In 2019, Jason Aldean became the sixth artist to receive the ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award, given to artists consistently on top of the charts for a decade.

March 2020: "We Back" Peaks on Charts

In March 2020, Jason Aldean's single "We Back" peaked at number 6 on the Country Airplay chart and number 1 on the Canadian Country chart.

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April 6, 2020: Release of "Got What I Got"

On April 6, 2020, Jason Aldean released "Got What I Got" to country radio as the second single from his album 9.

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October 26, 2020: Release of "Blame It on You"

On October 26, 2020, Jason Aldean released "Blame It on You" as the third and final single from the album 9.

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July 23, 2021: Release of "If I Didn't Love You"

On July 23, 2021, Jason Aldean released the single "If I Didn't Love You", featuring Carrie Underwood, as the leadoff single from his upcoming double album Macon, Georgia.

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November 12, 2021: Release of Macon

On November 12, 2021, Jason Aldean released the first half of his double album project titled Macon, Georgia, specifically the Macon portion.

January 14, 2022: Release of "Trouble with a Heartbreak"

On January 14, 2022, Jason Aldean released "Trouble with a Heartbreak" as the second single from the album Macon, and the leadoff single from Georgia.

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March 25, 2022: Release of "Rolex® on a Redneck"

On March 25, 2022, Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert released the single "Rolex® on a Redneck".

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April 22, 2022: Release of Georgia

On April 22, 2022, Jason Aldean released Georgia, the second half of his tenth studio album, Macon, Georgia.

July 18, 2022: Release of "That's What Tequila Does"

On July 18, 2022, Jason Aldean released "That's What Tequila Does" to country radio as the third and final single off Macon, Georgia.

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November 2022: Release of "Christmas in Dixie" Cover

In November 2022, Jason Aldean released his version of Alabama's "Christmas in Dixie".

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May 19, 2023: Release of "Try That in a Small Town"

On May 19, 2023, Jason Aldean released "Try That in a Small Town" as the lead single from his eleventh album.

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August 24, 2023: Announcement of Highway Desperado Album

On August 24, 2023, Jason Aldean announced his eleventh album Highway Desperado.

November 3, 2023: Release of Highway Desperado Album

On November 3, 2023, Jason Aldean released his eleventh album Highway Desperado.

November 27, 2023: Release of "Let Your Boys Be Country" as a single

On November 27, 2023, "Let Your Boys Be Country" was released as the second single from Jason Aldean's album Highway Desperado.

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2023: Opening of Gatlinburg Kitchen + Rooftop Bar Location

In 2023, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a second location in Gatlinburg.

2023: Political Controversy Surrounding "Try That in a Small Town"

In 2023, the release of Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town" attracted significant political controversy, with critics interpreting the song as having political undertones, while he defended it as being about community and safety.

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