History of Brittany Howard in Timeline
Brittany Howard is an American musician known for her powerful vocals and songwriting abilities. Hailing from Athens, Alabama, she gained significant recognition as the frontwoman of the rock band Alabama Shakes in the early 2010s. Her work with the band earned her four Grammy Awards out of nine nominations, solidifying her place in the music industry. Beyond Alabama Shakes, Howard has also explored other musical avenues, including playing bass in the side project Thunderbitch and contributing acoustic guitar and double bass to the trio Bermuda Triangle, showcasing her versatility as a musician.
1971: "You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks" Release
In 1971, the song "You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks" by Funkadelic, which Brittany Howard would later cover, was released.
October 2, 1988: Brittany Howard's Birth
On October 2, 1988, Brittany Howard was born in Athens, Alabama.
1998: Sister Jaime's Death
In 1998, Brittany Howard's older sister Jaime passed away from retinoblastoma.
2012: Alabama Shakes Debut Album
In 2012, Alabama Shakes released their debut album, Boys & Girls, which received critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Award nominations.
2012: Thunderbitch Formation
In 2012, Brittany Howard formed the rock band Thunderbitch in Nashville.
April 2015: Sound & Color Album Release
In April 2015, Alabama Shakes released their second album, Sound & Color, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
September 2015: Thunderbitch Album Release
In September 2015, Thunderbitch surprise released their self-titled album.
October 2015: Thunderbitch Live Set
In October 2015, Thunderbitch played a rare live set at ATO Records' CMJ Music Marathon showcase.
2015: "Rosey" first release
In 2015, the song "Rosey", which Bermuda Triangle would release as a single, was first released on Jesse Lafser's album "Raised On The Plains".
July 12, 2017: Bermuda Triangle Debut Performance
On July 12, 2017, Bermuda Triangle had their debut live performance at the Basement East in Nashville.
September 6, 2017: Bermuda Triangle Single Release
On September 6, 2017, Bermuda Triangle released their first single, "Rosey".
October 2017: Bermuda Triangle Southern Tour
In October 2017, Bermuda Triangle performed a five-show tour through the southern states of the US.
2018: Alabama Shakes Hiatus
In 2018, Alabama Shakes announced they were going on hiatus.
2018: Marriage to Jesse Lafser
In 2018, Brittany Howard married fellow musician Jesse Lafser.
June 2019: Solo Album Announcement
In June 2019, Brittany Howard announced her debut solo album, Jaime, and an accompanying tour.
July 16, 2019: "Stay High" Music Video Release
On July 16, 2019, Brittany Howard released the music video for her single "Stay High", featuring Terry Crews.
September 20, 2019: Jaime Album Release
On September 20, 2019, Brittany Howard's solo album Jaime was released and received universal acclaim.
2019: Solo Album Release
In 2019, Brittany Howard released her debut solo album, Jaime.
April 15, 2020: Funkadelic Cover and "Stay High" Rendition Release
On April 15, 2020, Brittany Howard released a cover of Funkadelic's "You and Your Folks, Me and My Folks" and a new rendition of her song "Stay High".
October 13, 2023: "What Now" title track released
On October 13, 2023, Brittany Howard released the title track to her second album What Now.
February 2024: What Now Album Release
In February 2024, Brittany Howard released her follow-up solo album, What Now.
May 17, 2024: Thelma the Unicorn Debut
On May 17, 2024, Brittany Howard made her acting debut in the animated film Thelma the Unicorn on Netflix.
November 2024: KUMITE debut announcement
In late November 2024, Brittany Howard announced the debut of her hardcore project KUMITE.
2024: Co-Headlining Tour Announcement
In 2024, Brittany Howard announced a co-headlining tour with Michael Kiwanuka.
January 2025: Scheduled KUMITE Debut Show
In January 2025, KUMITE is scheduled to play their first show in Nashville.
