History of Jason Aldean in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
2000: Dropped by Second Label
In 2000, Jason Aldean was dropped by his second label after they repeatedly postponed his recording sessions.
August 4, 2001: Marriage to Jessica Ann Ussery
On August 4, 2001, Jason Aldean married Jessica Ann Ussery.
2002: "Amarillo Sky" First Release
In 2002, "Amarillo Sky" was originally a non-charting single for McBride & the Ride. Jason Aldean later recorded the song.
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 after losing a close friend to the disease.
2005: Signs with Broken Bow Records and releases debut album
In 2005, Jason Aldean signed with Broken Bow Records and released his self-titled debut album.
2005: Debut Single "Hicktown" Released
In early 2005, Jason Aldean's debut single, "Hicktown", was released, reaching number 10 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
May 2006: First Number One Hit
In May 2006, "Why" became Jason Aldean's first number-one hit.
2006: ACM Nomination and Top New Male Vocalist Award
In 2006, Jason Aldean's song "Amarillo Sky" earned an ACM nomination for Song of the Year and Video of the Year. Aldean also earned the title "Top New Male Vocalist" at the 2006 ACM Awards.
January 2007: Recording "Relentless"
In January 2007, Jason Aldean spent most of the month in the studio with producer Michael Knox to finish his second album, "Relentless."
May 29, 2007: Relentless Album Release
On May 29, 2007, Jason Aldean released his second album, "Relentless".
2007: Birth of Second Daughter
In 2007, Jason Aldean and Jessica Ann Ussery had their second daughter.
2007: Relentless Album Release
In 2007, Jason Aldean's album "Relentless" was released and later certified platinum.
2007: Debut Album Certified Platinum
In 2007, Jason Aldean's self-titled debut album was certified platinum by the RIAA, having sold over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.
November 2008: "She's Country" Debut on Charts
In late November 2008, "She's Country" debuted at No. 51 on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming Aldean's 7th consecutive Top 40 hit on the country charts.
December 1, 2008: "She's Country" Released
On December 1, 2008, Jason Aldean released his seventh single, "She's Country", as the lead-off single from his third album, Wide Open.
April 7, 2009: Wide Open Album Release
On April 7, 2009, Jason Aldean's third album "Wide Open" was released.
June 26, 2009: CMT Crossroads Episode Premieres
On June 26, 2009, the CMT Crossroads episode featuring Jason Aldean and Bryan Adams premiered.
August 25, 2009: Wide Open Live & More DVD Release
On August 25, 2009, Jason Aldean released a live DVD titled "Wide Open Live & More".
2009: Wide Open Album Release
In 2009, Jason Aldean released the album "Wide Open", which was later certified platinum.
January 2010: "The Truth" Reached Number One
In January 2010, "The Truth" became Jason Aldean's third consecutive number-one hit from the album Wide Open.
August 2010: "My Kinda Party" Single Release
In August 2010, Jason Aldean released the single "My Kinda Party", which entered the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 41.
November 2, 2010: My Kinda Party Album Release
On November 2, 2010, Jason Aldean released his album "My Kinda Party".
November 10, 2010: CMA Awards Performance
On November 10, 2010, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson performed "Don't You Wanna Stay" at the CMA Awards, receiving positive recognition.
November 20, 2010: "Don't You Wanna Stay" Chart Debut
For the week of November 20, 2010, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson's "Don't You Wanna Stay" debuted at No. 59 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart due to unsolicited airplay.
2010: CMT Music Award Nominations
In 2010, Jason Aldean received 3 nominations at the CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for "The Truth", as well as Collaborative Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year for his performance of "Heaven" with Bryan Adams.
2010: My Kinda Party Album Release
In 2010, Jason Aldean released his album "My Kinda Party", which later achieved quadruple-platinum certification by the RIAA.
February 5, 2011: "Dirt Road Anthem" Chart Debut
For the week of February 5, 2011, Jason Aldean's version of "Dirt Road Anthem" debuted on the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 57 as an album cut due to unsolicited airplay.
March 2011: "Dirt Road Anthem" Chosen as Single
In March 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" was chosen as the third single from Jason Aldean's "My Kinda Party" album.
March 2011: "Don't You Wanna Stay" Number One
In March 2011, Jason Aldean's duet with Kelly Clarkson, "Don't You Wanna Stay", became his fifth number-one hit.
June 8, 2011: CMT Music Awards Performance
On June 8, 2011, Jason Aldean collaborated with Ludacris for a performance of "Dirt Road Anthem" at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
July 30, 2011: "Dirt Road Anthem" Reached Number One
For the week of July 30, 2011, "Dirt Road Anthem" reached #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart and became Jason Aldean's first Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 chart.
October 25, 2011: Grammy Nominations Concert Performance
On October 25, 2011, it was announced that Jason Aldean would perform on The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night.
November 30, 2011: The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! Performance
On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Jason Aldean performed at The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
February 12, 2012: Grammy Awards
On February 12, 2012, Jason Aldean's "Don't You Wanna Stay" received a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, but lost to The Civil Wars at the 54th Grammy Awards.
July 16, 2012: "Take a Little Ride" Release
On July 16, 2012, Jason Aldean released "Take a Little Ride", the first single from his fifth album.
September 30, 2012: Admission of Inappropriate Behavior
On September 30, 2012, Jason Aldean admitted to having "acted inappropriately at a bar" with Brittany Kerr.
October 16, 2012: Night Train Album Release
On October 16, 2012, Jason Aldean released his fifth album, "Night Train".
2012: Night Train Album Release
In 2012, Jason Aldean released his album "Night Train", which later achieved double-platinum certification.
January 9, 2013: People's Choice Awards Performance
On January 9, 2013, Jason Aldean performed "My Kinda Party" during the People's Choice Awards.
April 26, 2013: Filing for Divorce
On April 26, 2013, Jason Aldean filed for divorce from Jessica Ann Ussery, citing irreconcilable differences.
June 5, 2013: CMT Music Awards Co-Hosting
On June 5, 2013, Jason Aldean co-hosted the 2013 CMT Music Awards with actress Kristen Bell.
June 24, 2013: "Night Train" Released to Country Radio
On June 24, 2013, the title track from the "Night Train" album was released to country radio as the album's fourth single.
July 22, 2014: "Burnin' It Down" Release
On July 22, 2014, Jason Aldean released "Burnin' It Down" as the lead single from his sixth studio album, Old Boots, New Dirt.
September 2014: Engagement Announcement
In September 2014, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr announced their engagement.
October 7, 2014: Old Boots, New Dirt Album Release
On October 7, 2014, Jason Aldean released his sixth studio album, Old Boots, New Dirt.
November 10, 2014: "Just Gettin' Started" Released to Radio
On November 10, 2014, "Just Gettin' Started" was released to country radio as the second single from Old Boots, New Dirt.
December 16, 2014: Ludacris Releases "Burning Bridges" EP
On December 16, 2014, Ludacris released an Extended Play titled "Burning Bridges", in which the title track featured him and Jason Aldean as a duet.
2014: Old Boots, New Dirt Album Release
In 2014, Jason Aldean released his album "Old Boots, New Dirt", which was later certified platinum.
March 2015: "Just Gettin' Started" Number One
In March 2015, "Just Gettin' Started" reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart.
March 21, 2015: Marriage to Brittany Kerr
On March 21, 2015, Jason Aldean married Brittany Kerr.
March 23, 2015: "Tonight Looks Good on You" Release
On March 23, 2015, "Tonight Looks Good on You" was released as the third single from Old Boots, New Dirt.
July 2015: "Tonight Looks Good on You" Number One
In July 2015, "Tonight Looks Good on You" reached No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart.
August 17, 2015: "Gonna Know We Were Here" Release
On August 17, 2015, "Gonna Know We Were Here" was released to country radio as the fourth single from Old Boots, New Dirt.
2015: Estimated Annual Income
In 2015, Forbes estimated Jason Aldean's annual income at $43.5 million.
January 2016: "Gonna Know We Were Here" Peaked at Number Two
In January 2016, "Gonna Know We Were Here" peaked at No. 2 on the Country Airplay chart.
April 1, 2016: "Lights Come On" Release
On April 1, 2016, "Lights Come On" was released to country radio, preceding the release of the album "They Don't Know".
July 15, 2016: "A Little More Summertime" Release
On July 15, 2016, "A Little More Summertime" was released to country radio as the second single from the album "They Don't Know".
July 2016: They Don't Know Album Announcement
In July 2016, it was announced that Jason Aldean's seventh regular studio album, They Don't Know, was set for release on September 9 of that year.
December 5, 2016: "Any Ol' Barstool" Release
On December 5, 2016, "Any Ol' Barstool" was released to country radio as the third single from the album "They Don't Know".
March 2017: Rearview Town Album Announcement
In March 2017, Jason Aldean announced that he was working on his eighth album, titled Rearview Town.
May 8, 2017: "They Don't Know" Release
On May 8, 2017, the title track of the album, "They Don't Know", was released to country radio as the album's fourth and final single.
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.
December 1, 2017: Birth of Son Memphis
On December 1, 2017, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's son, Memphis, was born.
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.
2017: Seventh Highest-Earning Country Musician
In 2017, Jason Aldean was the seventh highest-earning country musician, making about $32.5 million.
January 26, 2018: "You Make It Easy" Release
On January 26, 2018, Jason Aldean released "You Make It Easy", the lead single from his eighth album, Rearview Town.
April 13, 2018: Rearview Town Album Release
On April 13, 2018, Jason Aldean's eighth album, Rearview Town, was released.
2018: Entertainer of the Year Award
In 2018, Jason Aldean won the Entertainer of the Year award for the third time.
2018: Opening of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville
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 the album 9.
November 22, 2019: Release of Album 9
On November 22, 2019, Jason Aldean released his ninth album, titled 9.
2019: Birth of Daughter Navy
In 2019, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's daughter, Navy, was born.
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.
March 2020: "We Back" Peak on Country Airplay
In March 2020, Jason Aldean's song "We Back" peaked at number 6 on the Country Airplay.
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.
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 off his album 9.
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.
July 23, 2021: Release of If I Didn't Love You featuring Carrie Underwood
On July 23, 2021, Jason Aldean released "If I Didn't Love You" featuring Carrie Underwood, as the leadoff single to his tenth album, Macon, Georgia.
November 12, 2021: Release of Macon
On November 12, 2021, Jason Aldean released Macon, the first half of his tenth studio album, a double album project titled Macon, Georgia.
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 his tenth album and the leadoff single to Georgia.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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
On November 3, 2023, Jason Aldean's eleventh album, Highway Desperado, was released.
November 27, 2023: Release of Let Your Boys Be Country
On November 27, 2023, "Let Your Boys Be Country" was released as the album's second single.
2023: Release of "Try That in a Small Town"
In 2023, Jason Aldean released "Try That in a Small Town", which garnered widespread media attention and became his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
2023: Opening of Gatlinburg Location
In 2023, the second location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Gatlinburg.
March 2024: Opening of Pittsburgh Location
In March 2024, the third location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Pittsburgh.
December 2024: Opening of Las Vegas Location
In December 2024, the fourth location of Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened in Las Vegas.
2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In 2024, Jason Aldean endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
