Jason Aldean recently made headlines for his controversial hit country song, “Try That In A Small Town.” The popular country music singer faced backlash from critics for his allegedly “racist” and “violent” lyricism.
But it’s hardly the first time the country superstar experienced slamming from music fans.
In 2012, he also became the spotlight for his massive cheating scandal with former American Idol celebrity, Brittany Kerr, all while still married to Jessica Aldean.
If you’re curious about Jason Aldean’s first wife and how their marriage turned out the way it did, you’re in for a treat. Let me share all the nitty and gritty bits of Jason and Jessica Aldean’s relationship up to their unfortunate split.
Who Is Jessica Aldean?
Jessica Ussery caught public attention through her marriage and later divorce from the country celebrity, Jason Aldean.
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Keeping most of her affairs private, little is known about her background before her involvement with the singer. But I did find some interesting information about her life.
Early Life
Born on October 18, 1979, Jessica Ussery was born and raised in Georgia, USA. Information about her parents or whether she has siblings remains elusive.
We know that the young Jessica had a knack for finance and business, though, as shown by her later interest in managing her ex-husband’s business and financial affairs.
Meeting Jason Aldean
The couple met at the Windsor Academy in Macon, Georgia as schoolmates. Sharing similar interests, Jason and Jessica quickly became friends.
Jason was 17 then, while Jessica was 14.
Then, like a cheesy novel, their deep friendship turned into romantic feelings. The couple began dating and continued their relationship until they graduated.
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“We’re best friends,” Jason confessed in one interview in 2011. “I don’t even know if you can describe it … it just doesn’t work without her, you know what I mean?”
Marriage and Divorce From Jason Aldean
After several years of dating, Jason and Jessica decided to tie the knot in 2001.
Like most marriage stories, the couple’s relationship started sweet and dreamy. They were inseparable, Jessica supporting her husband’s career through thick and thin.
The couple would welcome their first daughter, Keeley Ann Williams, on Feb. 14, 2003. She’s now 21 years old and proving to be just as gorgeous and capable as her mom.
The “Big Green Tractor” singer would often post heartwarming messages for Keeley on Instagram, like when she graduated high school.
“Hard to believe this kid graduated from high school tonight. [We’re] really excited to see what the next chapter in life holds for her… We love you!” Jason wrote.
Fast forward to 2007, and Keeley welcomed a younger sister, Kendyl Aldean Williams. Now 17, Kendyl is setting up to graduate high school.
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The Cheating Scandal
It seemed like Jessica and Jason’s continued to strengthen over the years. But fate had other unfortunate plans for the couple I suppose.
In 2012, the relationship would take a massive hit, when the country singer was photographed with another woman, the then-American-idol contestant Brittany Kerr.
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The scandalous image taken in a Hollywood bar, The Den, showed Jason getting intimate with Brittany—nuzzling her neck, hugging, and kissing.
After the photo was leaked, Jason issued a public statement admitting to the cheating allegations, saying:
“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 on his Facebook page.
However, despite his seemingly genuine apology, the controversy turned his relationship with his then-wife Jessica sour.
Subsequent Divorce From Jason Aldean
In 2013, one year after the scandal, Jason Aldean pulled the plug on their marriage after 12 years together.
Citing irreconcilable differences as the primary reason, Jessica and Jason officially decided to go their separate ways.
“She will always be important to me because she is the mother of my children,” Jason said in an interview when asked about Jessica. “I know that we will both always make our daughters our number one priority,” he added.
Jessica, however, chose not to provide any statement about their divorce.
Two years after divorcing Jessica (2015), Jason Aldean married Brittany Kerr. On the other hand, Jessica remarried an electric lineman named Jake Marlin that same year.
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Final Thoughts
Jessica Aldean’s story is certainly bittersweet. After marrying her childhood sweetheart, spending over a decade together, and sharing two beautiful daughters, who wouldn’t be heartbroken about how things ended?
Yet, she remained resilient for her daughters, ultimately finding another love she could cherish more than the first. Now, that’s what I’d call an inspirational journey!
