History of Jason Aldean in Timeline
Jason Aldean is a prominent American country music singer, signed with Broken Bow Records since 2005. He has released eleven albums and 40 singles. His notable works include the quadruple-platinum album 'My Kinda Party' (2010), the double-platinum 'Night Train' (2012), and platinum albums such as his self-titled debut (2005), 'Relentless' (2007), 'Wide Open' (2009), and 'Old Boots, New Dirt' (2014). Aldean has earned five Grammy Award nominations, including two for Best Country Album.
1927: Filming Location History: 1927 Lynching
In 1927, the Maury County courthouse, where Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" music video was filmed, was the site of a lynching of a Black man, contributing to the controversy surrounding the song and video.
1946: Filming Location History: 1946 Race Riot
In 1946, the Maury County courthouse, where Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" music video was filmed, was the site of a race riot, contributing to the controversy surrounding the song and video.
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 after losing 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 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.
2015: Forbes 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 gunman opened fire on the crowd. Aldean and his band escaped unharmed, but the event resulted in numerous deaths 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 Las Vegas Shooting
In 2017, Jason Aldean survived the Las Vegas shooting while performing at the Route 91 Harvest festival. A gunman opened fire on the crowd, resulting in 60 deaths and approximately 800 injuries.
2017: Seventh Highest-Earning Country Musician
In 2017, Jason Aldean was the seventh highest-earning country musician, making about $32.5 million, and was ranked 98 on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
2018: Opening of Nashville Restaurant
In 2018, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened its first location in Nashville.
September 9, 2019: "We Back" Release to Country Radio
On September 9, 2019, Jason Aldean's single "We Back" from the album '9' was released to country radio.
November 22, 2019: Release of '9' Album
On November 22, 2019, Jason Aldean's ninth album, titled '9', was released. The album featured the single "We Back."
2019: ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award
In 2019, Jason Aldean received the ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award, recognizing his consistent success over the past decade.
2019: Birth of Daughter Navy
In early 2019, Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's daughter Navy was born.
March 2020: "We Back" peaks on Country Airplay
In March 2020, the song "We Back" by Jason Aldean peaked at number 6 on the Country Airplay and number 1 on the Canadian Country chart.
April 6, 2020: "Got What I Got" Release to Country Radio
On April 6, 2020, Jason Aldean's single "Got What I Got" from the album '9' was released to country radio.
October 26, 2020: "Blame It on You" Release
On October 26, 2020, Jason Aldean released "Blame It on You" as the third and final single from his album '9'.
2020: Reference to 2020 George Floyd Protests
In 2020, the music video for Jason Aldean's song "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, as the leadoff single to his double album project titled Macon, Georgia.
November 12, 2021: Release of 'Macon'
On November 12, 2021, Jason Aldean released the first half of his double album project, 'Macon'.
January 14, 2022: "Trouble with a Heartbreak" Release
On January 14, 2022, Jason Aldean released "Trouble with a Heartbreak" as the second single from his album 'Macon, 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 double album 'Macon, Georgia'.
July 18, 2022: "That's What Tequila Does" Release to Country Radio
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 Social Media Post
In August 2022, Brittany Aldean posted an Instagram video and post regarding her views on gender, 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, leading to controversy due to its music video.
August 24, 2023: Announcement of 'Highway Desperado' Album
On August 24, 2023, Jason Aldean announced his eleventh album, 'Highway Desperado', with a release date set for November 3, 2023.
November 3, 2023: Release of 'Highway Desperado' Album
On November 3, 2023, Jason Aldean released his eleventh album, 'Highway Desperado'.
November 27, 2023: "Let Your Boys Be Country" Released as Single
On November 27, 2023, Jason Aldean's song "Let Your Boys Be Country" was released as the album's second single.
2023: Opening of Gatlinburg Restaurant
In 2023, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a second location in Gatlinburg.
March 2024: Opening of Pittsburgh Restaurant
In March 2024, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a third location in Pittsburgh.
December 2024: Opening of Las Vegas Restaurant
In December 2024, Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar opened a fourth location in Las Vegas.
2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump
In 2024, Jason Aldean endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
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