Country star Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany Aldean took the stage at the 2025 Fox Nation Patriot Awards in Brookville, New York, to present the inaugural Charlie Kirk Legacy Award to Erika Kirk — a moving tribute to the late conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk.
The award was created to celebrate individuals who embody Kirk’s enduring values of faith, family, and freedom. Accepting the honor, Erika Kirk delivered a powerful and emotional speech, vowing to carry forward her late husband’s mission:
“Evil wins when good people stay silent… For the rest of my life, I will make sure I don’t stay silent. I’ll keep speaking the truth — no matter the cost.”
Jason Aldean praised Charlie Kirk’s impact and Erika’s courage, saying the award honors a movement “rooted in faith, freedom, and a deep love for this country.” Brittany Aldean added that Erika stands as “a woman who refuses to surrender.”
Now serving as CEO and Chair of Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk continues to champion her husband’s vision of empowering young Americans to stand for conservative values and free speech.
✨ The night in Brookville wasn’t just an award ceremony — it was a moment of remembrance, resolve, and renewal of a legacy that continues to shape the national conversation.
