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Country strong! Jason Aldean‘s relationship with wife Brittany Aldean started with a scandal — and the couple has continued to spark controversy over the years.
The “Dirt Road Anthem” artist had been married to Jessica Ussery for more than 10 years when he was caught getting cozy with Brittany at a bar in September 2012. He issued a public statement about what went down with the aspiring singer, who was a contestant on American Idol season 11.
“The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar,” Jason wrote in a lengthy Facebook apology at the time. “I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that’s the end of the story.”
The “You Make It Easy” crooner added that he was sorry for “embarrassing my family and myself” and letting down his fans. Less than one year later, the Georgia native filed for divorce from Ussery in April 2013, shortly after Us Weekly broke the news of the pair’s split.
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“There were obvious problems before the bar kiss, but he finally left earlier this year,” a source exclusively revealed, adding that the high school sweethearts quietly separated in January 2013.
Jason cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the duo’s breakup in his divorce petition.
“This is a really tough time for my entire family,” he told Us in an April 2013 statement. “Jessica and I have been together since we were teenagers. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs over the years as we grew up together as a couple. She will always be important to me because she is the mother of my children, and I know that we will both always make our daughters our No. 1 priority.”
Jason and his now-ex-wife share daughters Keeley and Kendal. Two years after he married Brittany in March 2015, the “She’s Country” crooner announced the pair had a little one on the way. Their first child together, son Memphis, arrived that December. Daughter Navy was born in February 2019.
Learning from his past ups and downs, the “Got What I Got” artist opened up about his commitment to his family in January 2020. “I think it’s something that I’ve gotten a grip on a little, the older I’ve gotten and the longer I’ve been in the business. I think I’ve finally, after all these years, got it figured out now,” he exclusively told Us at the time, noting that he was trying to “scale back” on touring to focus on “spending a little more time at home.”
He added: “I still love what I do. I love playing shows and doing my thing, but in the early days of my career where I was playing 200 shows a year and was never at home, that kind of gets rough.”
Scroll down to relive the duo’s ups and downs over the years:
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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean’s Ups and Downs Over the Years: Relationship Timeline
Country strong! Jason Aldean‘s relationship with wife Brittany Aldean started with a scandal — and the couple has continued to spark controversy over the years. The “Dirt Road Anthem” artist had been married to Jessica Ussery for more than 10 years when he was caught getting cozy with Brittany at a bar in September 2012. He issued a public statement about what went down with the aspiring singer, who was a contestant on American Idol season 11. “The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar,” Jason wrote in a lengthy Facebook apology at the time. “I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that’s the end of the story.” The “You Make It Easy” crooner added that he was sorry for “embarrassing my family and myself” and letting down his fans. Less than one year later, the Georgia native filed for divorce from Ussery in April 2013, shortly after Us Weekly broke the news of the pair’s split. [jwplayer 2sXFKMG1-zhNYySv2] “There were obvious problems before the bar kiss, but he finally left earlier this year,” a source exclusively revealed, adding that the high school sweethearts quietly separated in January 2013. Jason cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the duo’s breakup in his divorce petition. “This is a really tough time for my entire family,” he told Us in an April 2013 statement. “Jessica and I have been together since we were teenagers. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs over the years as we grew up together as a couple. She will always be important to me because she is the mother of my children, and I know that we will both always make our daughters our No. 1 priority.” Jason and his now-ex-wife share daughters Keeley and Kendal. Two years after he married Brittany in March 2015, the “She’s Country” crooner announced the pair had a little one on the way. Their first child together, son Memphis, arrived that December. Daughter Navy was born in February 2019. Learning from his past ups and downs, the “Got What I Got” artist opened up about his commitment to his family in January 2020. “I think it’s something that I’ve gotten a grip on a little, the older I’ve gotten and the longer I’ve been in the business. I think I’ve finally, after all these years, got it figured out now,” he exclusively told Us at the time, noting that he was trying to “scale back” on touring to focus on “spending a little more time at home.” He added: “I still love what I do. I love playing shows and doing my thing, but in the early days of my career where I was playing 200 shows a year and was never at home, that kind of gets rough.” Scroll down to relive the duo’s ups and downs over the years: [podcast_block]
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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean’s Ups and Downs Over the Years: Relationship Timeline
Country strong! Jason Aldean‘s relationship with wife Brittany Aldean started with a scandal — and the couple has continued to spark controversy over the years. The “Dirt Road Anthem” artist had been married to Jessica Ussery for more than 10 years when he was caught getting cozy with Brittany at a bar in September 2012. He issued a public statement about what went down with the aspiring singer, who was a contestant on American Idol season 11. “The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar,” Jason wrote in a lengthy Facebook apology at the time. “I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that’s the end of the story.” The “You Make It Easy” crooner added that he was sorry for “embarrassing my family and myself” and letting down his fans. Less than one year later, the Georgia native filed for divorce from Ussery in April 2013, shortly after Us Weekly broke the news of the pair’s split. [jwplayer 2sXFKMG1-zhNYySv2] “There were obvious problems before the bar kiss, but he finally left earlier this year,” a source exclusively revealed, adding that the high school sweethearts quietly separated in January 2013. Jason cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the duo’s breakup in his divorce petition. “This is a really tough time for my entire family,” he told Us in an April 2013 statement. “Jessica and I have been together since we were teenagers. We’ve been through a lot of ups and downs over the years as we grew up together as a couple. She will always be important to me because she is the mother of my children, and I know that we will both always make our daughters our No. 1 priority.” Jason and his now-ex-wife share daughters Keeley and Kendal. Two years after he married Brittany in March 2015, the “She’s Country” crooner announced the pair had a little one on the way. Their first child together, son Memphis, arrived that December. Daughter Navy was born in February 2019. Learning from his past ups and downs, the “Got What I Got” artist opened up about his commitment to his family in January 2020. “I think it’s something that I’ve gotten a grip on a little, the older I’ve gotten and the longer I’ve been in the business. I think I’ve finally, after all these years, got it figured out now,” he exclusively told Us at the time, noting that he was trying to “scale back” on touring to focus on “spending a little more time at home.” He added: “I still love what I do. I love playing shows and doing my thing, but in the early days of my career where I was playing 200 shows a year and was never at home, that kind of gets rough.” Scroll down to relive the duo’s ups and downs over the years: [podcast_block]
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August 2001
Jason married Ussery, and the duo went on to welcome daughters Keeley and Kendal in February 2003 and August 2007, respectively.
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September 2012
The Buck Commander owner issued a public statement after he was photographed getting cozy with Brittany in Los Angeles. “The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar,” he wrote via Facebook. “I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that’s the end of the story. I ultimately ended up embarrassing my family and myself. I’m not perfect, and I’m sorry for disappointing you guys. I really appreciate being able to work through this privately with my family and for all your continued support.”
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April 2013
Less than one year after his cheating scandal made headlines, Us confirmed Jason filed for divorce from Ussery in Tennessee. “She will always be important to me because she is the mother of my children, and I know that we will both always make our daughters our No. 1 priority,” he noted in a statement at the time.
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March 2014
Us confirmed the “Rearview Town” artist’s romance with Brittany.
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June 2014
The couple made their official red carpet debut at the 2014 CMT Awards.
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September 2014
“We’ve been on cloud nine the past few days!!” the American Idol alum wrote via Instagram while announcing her engagement to Jason. “My heart has never been more full of happiness and love. Can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with this man. So many blessings and memories are in our future and SO thankful I get to share them with him. Thanks for all the support and kind words y’all have given us.”
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March 2015
The singers exchanged vows in Mexico.
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May 2017
“SURPRISE!!! WE ARE PREGNANT!!! This was the hardest secret we’ve ever had to keep,” Brittany gushed via social media. “This journey for us has been full of many happy times & also many tears… The biggest rollercoaster we have ever been on, without a doubt! All of the moments of heartache were followed by the biggest blessing in the entire world!! We will never take one moment for granted & can’t wait to meet you, sweet baby!!!”
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December 2017
Son Memphis arrived on December 1, 2017. “HANDS DOWN THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!” the new mother captioned her Instagram announcement.
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June 2018
The duo revealed Brittany was pregnant with her second child with Jason, his fourth by sharing a sweet snap of Memphis wearing a “Big Brother” onesie.
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February 2019
Brittany gave birth to daughter Navy on February 4, 2019. Weeks prior, the “My Kinda Party” artist joked to reporters at a Nashville event: “My wife is about to pop any second.”
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May 2020
The former cheerleader exclusively told Us she would “love to” have more kids. “I’ve been asking [Jason], ‘What would our third baby name be?’ He’s like, ‘Well, we don’t have to worry about it because it’s not happening,’ but I would love another,” she added. “He has four, so I understand, but I would definitely do another one.”
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October 2021
After sparking controversy by wearing — and dressing their children in — clothing that dissed President Joe Biden, the “If I Didn’t Love You” artist defended his family’s stance. “I will never apologize for my beliefs or my love for my family and country,” he wrote via Instagram. “This is the greatest country in the world and I want to keep it that way. #unapologetic #phoenixwasfire.”
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January 2022
“Best New Years EVER. Here’s to 2022,” Brittany captioned a photo of herself and Jason posing with former President Donald Trump.
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June 2022
Memphis and Navy posed with their parents on the couch, along with one of Jason’s older daughters.
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August 2022
Brittany raised eyebrows among fans — and fellow country artists — after captioning an Instagram post, “I’d really like to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboy phase. I love this girly life.” Her opinion was slammed by several celebrities, including Cassadee Pope, who tweeted, “You’d think celebs with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging. But instead, here we are, hearing someone compare their ‘tomboy phase’ to someone wanting to transition. Real nice.”
Maren Morris replied to the Voice alum, “It’s so easy to, like, not be a scumbag human? Sell your clip-ins and zip it, Insurrection Barbie.”
Jason defended his spouse amid the drama, writing in a comment on one of her Instagram posts, “MY Barbie.” Ryan Hurd, meanwhile, took his wife’s side. “Scoring quick points by picking on trans kids isn’t something that is brave at all,” the songwriter tweeted. “And I’m proud of Maren for sticking up for them. Badge of honor to have CO engage in completely normal discourse, too. Shut up and sing only applies to those who you disagree with.”
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November 2022
Jason wrapped his arm around Brittany at the 2022 CMAs, putting on a united front after her social media feud with Maren Morris.
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