Early Life and Education of Jason Aldean: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jason Aldean. A timeline of key moments.

Jason Aldean is an American country music singer signed to BBR Music Group since 2005. He has released eleven albums and 40 singles. His album "My Kinda Party" (2010) is quadruple-platinum, "Night Train" (2012) is double-platinum, and several other albums including his debut, "Relentless", "Wide Open", and "Old Boots, New Dirt" are platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations, including two for Best Country Album.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

August 4, 2001: Marriage to Jessica Ann Ussery

On August 4, 2001, Jason Aldean married Jessica Ann Ussery.

2003: Birth of First Daughter

In 2003, Jason Aldean and Jessica Ann Ussery had their first daughter.

2004: Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Since 2004, Jason Aldean has supported raising awareness for breast cancer research, raising close to $4 million through various initiatives.

2007: Birth of Second Daughter

In 2007, Jason Aldean and Jessica Ann Ussery had their second daughter.

September 30, 2012: Admission of Inappropriate Behavior

On September 30, 2012, Jason Aldean admitted to having "acted inappropriately at a bar" with Brittany Kerr.

April 26, 2013: Filing for Divorce

On April 26, 2013, Jason Aldean filed for divorce from Jessica Ann Ussery, citing irreconcilable differences.

September 2014: Engagement Announcement

In September 2014, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr announced their engagement.

March 21, 2015: Marriage to Brittany Kerr

On March 21, 2015, Jason Aldean married Brittany Kerr.

October 1, 2017: Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting

On October 1, 2017, Jason Aldean was performing "When She Says Baby" at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas when a mass shooting occurred. Aldean and his band escaped unharmed, but many concertgoers were killed or injured.

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December 1, 2017: Birth of Son Memphis

On December 1, 2017, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's son, Memphis, was born.

2017: Performance at Donald Trump's Inauguration

In 2017, Jason Aldean performed at a concert for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, which he viewed as an "honor".

2019: Birth of Daughter Navy

In early 2019, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's daughter, Navy, was born.

August 2022: Brittany Aldean's Instagram post

In August 2022, Brittany Aldean posted an Instagram video, followed by a longer post, expressing opinions regarding gender, leading to controversy and backlash.