Jason Aldean recently celebrated a special milestone: his daughter Kendyl’s 17th birthday. On August 20, the country star took to social media to share heartfelt birthday wishes and nostalgic throwback photos of Kendyl, whom he shares with his ex-wife Jessica Ussery.

In a touching post, Aldean, 47, included a recent family photo featuring himself, Kendyl, and his wife, Brittany, smiling together at home with a festive birthday balloon in the background. The carousel of images continued with an array of adorable 𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚢 pictures, capturing Kendyl’s growth over the years.

Reflecting on the passage of time, Aldean wrote in the caption, “As parents, we spend all the young years runnin’ and gunnin’, just trying to keep up and raise good humans. One day you wake up and they are almost grown, and you realize you did pretty good at this dad thing.” He expressed his pride in Kendyl, stating, “I can’t believe it’s been 17 years since you came into the world. You have been such a joy for all of us.”

Aldean concluded his tribute with loving wishes for Kendyl’s special day, saying, “I love u so much and hope u have the best day. Happy bday Kendyl! 🎉 🎊”

Kendyl is the second daughter for Aldean, who also shares a 21-year-old daughter, Keeley, with Ussery. He has two younger children, son Memphis, 6, and daughter Navy, 5, with Brittany.

In previous interviews, Aldean has discussed the challenges of balancing his music career with family life, expressing gratitude for the opportunities he’s had and the joy his children bring him. As Kendyl marks this significant birthday, Aldean’s pride and affection for his family are beautifully evident.