Early Life and Education of Jason Aldean: A Complete Timeline

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

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

1927: Reference to 1927 Lynching

In 1927, the lynching of a Black man took place at the Maury County courthouse, the site where the music video for Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" was filmed.

1946: Reference to Maury County Race Riot

In 1946, the Maury County race riot took place at the site where the music video for Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" was filmed.

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.

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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, and has raised close to $4 million for cancer research.

2007: Birth of Second Daughter

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

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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.

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 festival in Las Vegas when a mass shooting occurred. Aldean and his band escaped unharmed, but many concertgoers were killed or injured.

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: Performance at Trump Inauguration Concert

In 2017, Jason Aldean performed at a concert for the inauguration of President Donald Trump, describing it as an "honor" and a celebration of the presidency.

2018: Opening of Nashville Kitchen + Rooftop Bar

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

2019: Birth of Daughter Navy

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

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2020: Reference to George Floyd Protests

In 2020, the George Floyd protests took place, imagery related to which were later invoked in the music video for Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town."