Aldean's Card Hobby
Country Star Jason Aldean and Son Memphis Bond Over Shared Baseball Card Collecting Hobby
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Country star Jason Aldean has revealed that he and his son Memphis bond over a shared hobby — collecting baseball and Pokémon cards. Aldean opened up about the pastime on Country Countdown USA, saying it started when he was a kid and never really stopped. Taste of Country reported that the singer spends his downtime visiting collector card stores with his son.
The hobby has grown into a serious collection. Aldean now owns an autographed Cooper Flagg card worth $10,000. He also has his own Topps trading card — Card #246 in the 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter set — making him one of a small group of celebrities to appear in the iconic baseball card series.
A Childhood Hobby That Never Went Away
Aldean grew up collecting baseball cards, just like millions of American kids. But unlike most adults, he never put the hobby down. Taste of Country reported that he still shops at local collector card stores during his downtime on the road. Now he brings his son Memphis along for the hunt.
The two collect both baseball cards and Pokémon cards together. Pokémon cards have exploded in value in recent years, making them a serious investment as well as a fun hobby for kids. For Aldean, the appeal is simple — it is something he and Memphis can do side by side.
A $10,000 Cooper Flagg Card Anchors His Collection
Aldean's collection includes at least one standout piece. He owns an autographed Cooper Flagg card valued at $10,000. Flagg is one of the most hyped young basketball prospects in years, which has driven his rookie and autographed cards to premium prices. KIKN noted the card as a highlight of Aldean's sports card haul.
Signed cards from top prospects can swing wildly in value depending on performance and hype. Owning one worth five figures puts Aldean firmly in the serious collector category — far beyond casual hobbyist territory.
Aldean's Own Topps Card Blends Country Music and Baseball
Aldean is not just a collector — he is also a card subject. Topps included him as Card #246 in the 2024 Topps Allen & Ginter set. Allen & Ginter is a well-known Topps series that has featured non-athletes alongside baseball players since 2006. Kicks 105 reported that the card was part of a celebrity insert created to celebrate the hobby.
Topps also featured Aldean as part of its Rip Night promotion, which supports baseball card collecting and local hobby shops. The card has found fans in two separate worlds — country music listeners and sports card collectors — giving it a crossover appeal that few celebrity cards achieve.
A Father-Son Bond Built Around the Card Aisle
At its core, this story is about more than cards. Aldean shared the hobby publicly on Country Countdown USA, making it clear that the time spent with Memphis matters most. My Beach Radio noted that Aldean visits card stores during downtime specifically to spend that time with his son.
For a touring country star with a packed schedule, finding a simple shared ritual with a child is meaningful. Whether the cards are worth $10 or $10,000, the hobby gives Aldean and Memphis a regular reason to hang out — flipping through cardboard and looking for the next great find.
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