How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jason Aldean. A timeline of key moments.
Jason Aldean is a prominent American country music singer, signed to Broken Bow Records since 2005. He has released eleven albums and 40 singles, achieving significant commercial success. Notably, his 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum. Other successful albums include Night Train (double-platinum) and Jason Aldean, Relentless, Wide Open, and Old Boots, New Dirt (all platinum). Aldean has garnered five Grammy Award nominations, including two for Best Country Album, solidifying his impact on the country music scene.
1927: Maury County Courthouse: Site of 1927 Lynching of a Black Man
In 1927, the Maury County courthouse, where Jason Aldean filmed the music video for "Try That in a Small Town", was the site of a lynching of a Black man.
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1946: Maury County Courthouse: Site of 1946 Race Riot
In 1946, the Maury County courthouse, where Jason Aldean filmed the music video for "Try That in a Small Town", was the site of a race riot.
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February 28, 1977: Jason Aldean Born
On February 28, 1977, Jason Aldine Williams, known professionally as Jason Aldean, was born. He would become a prominent American country music singer.
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November 1, 1998: Moved to Nashville
On November 1, 1998, at the age of 21, Jason Aldean moved to Nashville after signing with Warner-Chappell.
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August 4, 2001: Marriage to Jessica Ann Ussery
On August 4, 2001, Jason Aldean married Jessica Ann Ussery.
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2003: Birth of First Daughter
In 2003, Jason Aldean and Jessica Ann Ussery had their first daughter.
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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.
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2007: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2007, Jason Aldean and Jessica Ann Ussery had their second daughter.
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September 30, 2012: Admission of Inappropriate Behavior
On September 30, 2012, Jason Aldean admitted to having "acted inappropriately at a bar" with Brittany Kerr.
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April 26, 2013: Filing for Divorce
On April 26, 2013, Jason Aldean filed for divorce from Jessica Ann Ussery, citing irreconcilable differences.
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September 2014: Engagement Announcement
In September 2014, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr announced their engagement.
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March 21, 2015: Marriage to Brittany Kerr
On March 21, 2015, Jason Aldean married Brittany Kerr.
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October 1, 2017: Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting
On October 1, 2017, while performing at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean and his band experienced a tragic event when Stephen Paddock began firing into the crowd. Aldean and his band were unharmed, but the event resulted in numerous casualties and injuries.
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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.
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2017: Survival of the Las Vegas Shooting
In 2017, Jason Aldean survived the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival, where a gunman killed 60 people and injured approximately 800.
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2018: Opening of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville
In 2018, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Nashville.
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2019: Birth of Daughter Navy
In 2019, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's daughter, Navy, was born.
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2020: Reference to the 2020 George Floyd Protests in Music Video
In 2020, the music video for Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town" invoked imagery related to the George Floyd protests.
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August 2022: Brittany Aldean's Instagram Post and Subsequent Controversy
In August 2022, Brittany Aldean posted an Instagram video expressing her views on sex changes for minors, leading to controversy.
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2023: Opening of Gatlinburg Location
In 2023, the second location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Gatlinburg.
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March 2024: Opening of Pittsburgh Location
In March 2024, the third location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Pittsburgh.
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December 2024: Opening of Las Vegas Location
In December 2024, the fourth location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Las Vegas.
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2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In 2024, Jason Aldean endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
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