Brittany Aldean and Jason Aldean family.Photo: Brittany Aldean Instagram
AsJason Aldeanhas gained fame in country music, he has also expanded his family.
The “Hicktown” singer welcomed his first child Keeley in 2003 with his high-school sweetheart turned first wife Jessica Ussery. The former couple welcomed another daughter Kendyl in 2007 before calling it quits in 2013.
Two years later,Aldean marriedformerAmerican Idolcontestant Brittany Aldean, with whom he welcomed his first son Memphis in 2017. Their daughter Navy joined the family two years later.
In November 2021, Aldean spoke with PEOPLE about climbing his way to the top of the country charts while raising a family.
“It feels good to know that for the last 16 years, I’ve had a chance to wake up and go do a job that I truly love to do,” Aldean said. “If it all went away tomorrow, I’d be like, ‘My kids are good. It’s been great.’ I got no regrets at all.”
It wasn’t always easy raising a family while constantly on the road though, and Aldean said he missed some childhood milestones because of his touring schedule.
“I don’t wanna say I’ve accomplished everything that I set out to do because I haven’t, but I’ve accomplished a lot more than what I thought I would,” Aldean told PEOPLE. “I got four beautiful kids. I got a beautiful wife and had a great career.”
Brittany Aldean and Jason Aldean family.Brittany Aldean Instagram
As his kids have grown up and he has continued to gain notoriety, Aldean has faced criticism for some of his songs and right-wing political opinions. In 2023, after he released the music video for his song “Try That In A Small Town,” critics said thelyrics and video romanticized gun violenceand furthered racist stereotypes. After a brief ban from the Country Music Television’s music video rotation, Aldean was welcomed back toperform at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.
Here’s everything to know about Jason Aldean’s kids, Keeley, Kendyl, Memphis and Navy.
Keeley Ann Williams, 22
Brittany Aldean, Jason Aldean, and Keely Williams.Brittany Aldean Instagram
Aldean and Ussery welcomed Keeley on Feb. 14, 2003.
For his eldest child’s sweet 16, the “Big Green Tractor” singer posteda birthday tributeon Instagram. “As Happy as i am to see her grow up, i still think of her as that little girl dancing around on stage, holding her microphone and pretending like she was the star of the show,” he wrote in the caption. “I am so proud of the person she is turning into and even prouder to be her Daddy.”
Keeley Williams.Jason Aldean Instagram
In May 2021, the proud dad shared another tribute to his eldest daughter onInstagramhonoring a major milestone.
“Hard to believe this kid graduated from high school tonight. Really excited to see what the next chapter in life holds for her. Your future is what u make it, so go get em Keeley. We love you!” he wrote.
Keeley is also close with her younger sister Kendyl. In March 2022, she posted a video collage onTikTokof Kendyl and wrote, “you watched your little sister grow up and now she’s the most beautiful person and my best friend.”
Kendyl Aldean Williams, 17
Kendyl Williams.Jason Aldean Instagram
Aldean welcomed Kendyl, his second child with his ex-wife Ussery, on Aug. 20, 2007. The country musician has taken his family on the road with him many times over the years and in 2021, heshared a throwback photofrom a time when he brought Keeley and Kendyl along for the ride, saying it was one of his favorite photos from the road.
When Kendyl became a teenager in August 2020, the proud dad posted onInstagramto celebrate the occasion.
“Happy 13th bday to one of the coolest and sweetest kids I know,” he wrote in the caption. “It has been so cool to watch u grow up and turn into the person u are. I love u so much and couldn’t be prouder of you. Happy bday 🥜.”
Three years later, for Kendyl’s sweet 16, Aldean opened up more about her personality in anInstagram birthday tribute.
“Happy sweet 16 to one of the sweetest, kindest and most thoughtful people I know. It has truly been an honor and a blessing to be your daddy for the last 16 years,” he wrote. “We are so proud of the person you are and what you stand for. Don’t ever change that!!”
Brittany shared about the birthday party on her Instagram Stories, highlighting the braid bar, custom illustrations and personal chef on hand to celebrate Kendyl’s big day.
Memphis Aldean Williams, 7
Memphis Williams.Brittany Aldean Instagram
Aldean and Brittanywelcomed their first sonMemphis on Dec. 1, 2017, in Nashville.
After marrying the formerAmerican Idolcontestant, Aldean revealed the two were open to having children together.
“I know she would like to have at least one kid. And I’m down for that,” Aldean told PEOPLE in 2016. “I love kids and being a dad is one of the best things in the world for me. If it’s meant to happen, it will. Only time will tell.”
The two became parents after a difficult journey to conceive due to Brittany’s endometriosis. In fact, both of the couple’s children were “IVF babies” and,according to their mom, were almost “IVF twins.”
Memphis Aldean.Jason Aldean Instagram
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In 2021, Aldean joked about having one son in a family with three girls.
“I feel really sorry for Memphis, though,” he told PEOPLE, laughing. “It’s him and three sisters, so he doesn’t have a chance. I never thought I’d be having kids again at 40, but now I can’t imagine life without them. I was an only child … so having a big family was something I didn’t really have. I love having them all there and just seeing them interact.”
Navy Rome Williams, 6
Navy Williams.Brittany Aldean Instagram
Aldean and Brittany’s younger child Navy was born on Feb. 4, 2019.
“After having our son, we knew we wanted to have two kids,” the “She’s Country” singer told PEOPLE. “I have my two older daughters already, so after Memphis was born we knew we wanted to have another one pretty quick — to go ahead and knock it out and have one that was a little closer in age to him.”
“Today our family became complete as we welcomed our daughter Navy Rome to the world,” the country starannounced on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn. “Born on 2/4/19 weighing 7lbs 12oz and looking identical to her older brother. So excited to watch what life has in store for this little princess.”
Navy Williams and Jason Aldean.Brittany Aldean Instagram
The Grammy nominee, who hasa tattoo of Navy’s nameon his arm, postedan Instagram tributeto his youngest daughter on her third birthday. “You have the biggest smile and best personality of any kid I have ever seen," Aldean wrote in the caption. “You are one of a kind Navy Rome. We love u so much.”
source: people.com
