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".