Jason Aldean knows how to show his appreciation — and when it comes to thanking his tourmates, he doesn’t hold back.
In a recent interview, Aldean shared the story of a very special gift he once gave to fellow country star Kane Brown after touring together. Like many headliners, Aldean has a tradition of surprising his opening acts with something memorable at the end of a tour — but his idea of “memorable” is on another level.
“I try to get to know the guys out on the road — what they like, what they’re into,” Aldean explained. “Once you figure that out, you can find the perfect way to thank them.”
When Aldean and Brown wrapped up their They Don’t Know Tour in 2017 and the Ride All Night Tour in 2019, Aldean wanted to do something special. Knowing how much Kane loves being outdoors, he surprised him with a brand-new four-wheeler — a high-end model that easily costs thousands of dollars.
For Aldean, it wasn’t about the price tag — it was about friendship. “You spend months on the road together, you become like family,” he said.
And Kane Brown isn’t the only artist who’s been on the receiving end of Aldean’s generosity. Back in 2012, when Luke Bryan was still up-and-coming, Aldean gifted him a bass boat as a congratulations for his big breakthrough year. “He had just bought some property, so I thought it’d be perfect,” Aldean said. “We had such an amazing year together.”
After years of touring and performing, Aldean has built lasting friendships with some of country music’s biggest names — and he’s not done yet. While he’s talked about slowing down to spend more time with family, retirement isn’t in the cards just yet.
“I still enjoy it too much,” he said with a grin.
Right now, Aldean is headlining his Full Throttle 2025 Tour with Nate Smith joining as a special guest. And if history repeats itself, Nate just might want to clear some space in his driveway — because Jason Aldean’s thank-you gifts are the stuff of country music legend.
