History of Jason Aldean in Timeline

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Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is a prominent American country music singer, signed with BBR Music Group since 2005. He has released eleven albums and 40 singles. Notably, his 2010 album 'My Kinda Party' achieved quadruple-platinum status, while 'Night Train' (2012) reached double-platinum. Four other albums including his self-titled debut, 'Relentless', 'Wide Open', and 'Old Boots, New Dirt' are certified platinum. Aldean has garnered five Grammy Award nominations, including two for Best Country Album.

1927: Site of a 1927 lynching of a Black man

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

1946: Site of a 1946 race riot

In 1946, Maury County courthouse was the site of a race riot. Jason Aldean's music video for "Try That in a Small Town" was filmed in front of the Maury County courthouse.

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, following the loss of a close friend to the disease.

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 acting 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.

2015: Estimated Annual Income

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

October 1, 2017: Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting

On October 1, 2017, while Jason Aldean was performing "When She Says Baby" at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, a mass shooting occurred, resulting in numerous casualties. Aldean and his band escaped unharmed.

December 1, 2017: Birth of Son Memphis

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

2017: Performance at Trump Inauguration Concert

In 2017, Jason Aldean performed at a concert for the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

2017: Seventh Highest-Earning Country Musician

In 2017, Jason Aldean was the seventh highest-earning country musician, making about $32.5 million.

2018: Opening of Nashville Restaurant

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 upcoming album 9.

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November 22, 2019: Release of Album 9

On November 22, 2019, Jason Aldean released his ninth album, titled 9.

2019: ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award

In 2019, Jason Aldean received the ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award.

2019: Birth of Daughter Navy

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

March 2020: "We Back" Peaked at Number 6

In March 2020, Jason Aldean's single, "We Back", peaked at number 6 on the Country Airplay 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 the 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 his album 9.

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2020: Imagery related to the 2020 George Floyd protests

In 2020, Jason Aldean's music video for "Try That in a Small Town" invoked imagery related to the 2020 George Floyd protests, contributing to the controversy surrounding the song.

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.

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November 12, 2021: Release of Macon

On November 12, 2021, Jason Aldean released the first half of his tenth studio album, titled Macon.

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

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

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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 double album project titled 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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August 2022: Brittany Aldean's Instagram Post Controversy

In August 2022, Brittany Aldean posted an Instagram video and post expressing her views on sex changes for minors, sparking controversy.

November 2022: Release of "Christmas in Dixie"

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

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

November 3, 2023: Release of Highway Desperado

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

November 27, 2023: Release of "Let Your Boys Be Country" as 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 Restaurant 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, Jason Aldean's song "Try That in a Small Town" attracted significant political controversy due to perceived political undertones.

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March 2024: Opening of Pittsburgh Restaurant Location

In March 2024, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a third location in Pittsburgh.

July 24, 2024: Release of "Whiskey Drink"

On July 24, 2024, "Whiskey Drink" was released to country radio as the third single from Jason Aldean's album.

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December 2024: Opening of Las Vegas Restaurant Location

In December 2024, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a fourth location in Las Vegas.

2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump and Spokesperson Role

In 2024, Jason Aldean endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election and became a spokesperson for Patriot Mobile.

2024: Instagram post supporting Trump

In 2024, Jason Aldean posted on Instagram in support of Donald Trump, expressing his belief that a second Trump term would usher in a new era for America.

September 12, 2025: Release of "How Far Does a Goodbye Go"

On September 12, 2025, Jason Aldean released "How Far Does a Goodbye Go" as the lead single from his twelfth album, Songs Abouts Us.

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November 7, 2025: Announcement of Album Songs Abouts Us

On November 7, 2025, Jason Aldean announced his twelfth album Songs Abouts Us.

April 24, 2026: Release date of Songs Abouts Us

On April 24, 2026, Jason Aldean's twelfth album, Songs Abouts Us, is set to be released.