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FILE - In this June 4, 2014 file photo, country singer Jason Aldean, left, and Brittany Kerr arrive at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Aldean and former "American Idol" contestant Brittany Kerr are engaged to be married. A publicist for Aldean confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 25, that the couple had gotten engaged, which was first reported by TMZ. Aldean filed for divorce from his wife, Jessica, last year after pictures surfaced of him and Kerr in Los Angeles bar. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

Country star Jason Aldean is engaged to former ‘American Idol’ contestant Brittany Kerr

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country star Jason Aldean and former “American Idol” contestant Brittany Kerr are engaged.

The engagement was confirmed Thursday by a publicist for Aldean.

Aldean, 37, filed for divorce from his wife, Jessica, last year. Pictures had surfaced of the singer and Kerr appearing to kiss in a Los Angeles bar.

He is one of country’s top-selling male acts, consistently selling out stadiums and arenas. His new album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” will be released Oct. 7.

Aldean and his ex-wife have two daughters, Keeley and Kendyl.

The engagement was first reported by TMZ.

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