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Dialogue has worked with cross-Channel ferry operator and holiday firm Brittany Ferries since 2013, producing the company’s premier travel publication, Voyage , three times per year (spring, summer, and autumn/winter). With long-form features, inspirational imagery and onboard information, the magazine helps ferry passengers make the most of both their journey and their visit to France or Spain – not to mention inspiring them for future holidays with Brittany Ferries!

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Through Voyage , Brittany Ferries seeks to provide its passengers with entertainment (an appealing and interesting read, to keep them occupied during their ferry crossings); useful information (about the services available on board, the latest news and company updates, and fascinating facts about the fleet); and destination inspiration for their holidays in France and Spain. Ultimately, the magazine’s role is to boost customer experience and retention – and that key goal is at the forefront for Dialogue when planning and producing each issue of the magazine.

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Dialogue created for Brittany Ferries a glossy travel magazine packed with enticing photography, specially commissioned illustrations, engaging destination features and light-hearted comment columns, as well as company updates, promotions and onboard information. The content is carefully planned to give a good geographical spread of seasonally appropriate travel features in each issue, with relevant supporting adverts. A digital version of the magazine is also created for the company’s website.

The design of the magazine has been continually reviewed to ensure it’s relevant, exciting and modern, with a major refresh carried out for 2018, and branding updates the following year. Content, flow and format have also been monitored, and new ideas introduced, to ensure that the features are as engaging, useful and digestible as possible. A reader survey carried out in 2015 confirmed that we were hitting the mark in all areas, but it also highlighted audience interest in the ships themselves. Duly, a regular ‘Ship Focus’ feature was introduced.

Over the years, Dialogue has managed all aspects of the magazine, from ideation and commissioning of features and photography/illustrations, to editing, design, advertising and delivery. Now, we’re excited to be involved in Brittany Ferries’ new-style, bilingual (English and French) Voyage for the 2020s.

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As anyone who has sailed with Brittany Ferries will know, the journey is very much part of the holiday, and there’s nothing like seeing your destination hove into view. That’s why this onboard magazine is so much a part of the passenger experience, guiding them through their time on the ship, building the excitement for the experience to come – and functioning as a keepsake and inspiration for adventures of the future!”

Louise Hoffman International Content Editor

“Voyage really makes you want to hop on a ferry and sail for the horizon. Filled with stunning, colourful imagery, it invites readers to explore popular and lesser-known attractions alike, and forms the perfect visual guide to France and Spain.”

Sian Osborne Art Editor

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Brittany Ferries will celebrate 50 years at sea with the soundtrack to the start of more than 24 million holidays

January 2023 will mark 50 years since the first-ever Brittany Ferries voyage.

Converted Israeli tank-carrier Kerisnel left Roscoff in Brittany, bound for Plymouth carrying her cargo of cauliflowers and cognac. She arrived in Millbay on 2 January 1973, the day after Britain had joined the common market (forerunner to the EU).

Within a few years the company had opened more routes with better ships and introduced sail-and-stay holidays for its biggest export market: British tourists. Today Brits comprise around 90% of all passengers on board.

Brittany Ferries is preparing a 50 th anniversary celebration for 2 January 2023, with Plymouth at its heart. Twinning committees representing towns, villages and communes from across Brittany have been invited to travel to Plymouth on the company’s flagship Pont-Aven which has been specially re-routed for the celebratory voyage.

They will be met in Millbay by their twin-town counterparts from towns in the south west of England and Wales, as well as the great and good of Britain’s Ocean City. An afternoon reception and gala dinner on board will follow.

“Since our first sailing, Brittany Ferries aim has been to enrich regions by connecting people and boosting trade,” said Christophe Mathieu CEO Brittany Ferries.  “This special anniversary event will help reinforce those links – and reconnect those who have been separated for too long by Covid and Brexit. We want to strengthen the entente cordiale between people who are closer to each other culturally and geographically, than they are to centres of power in Paris and London.”

Entertainment at the event will come courtesy of Breton folk band Dremmwel. Their music has been the soundtrack to the start of a holiday for an estimated 24.6 million passengers. That’s because music from the four-piece has been used as wake-up tunes in cabins on board most ships since 2009.

“Dremmwel’s songs must be among some of the best-known in Britain,” added Mathieu. “Few may know the men behind the music, but everyone who travels with us know what their songs signify: they say wake-up holiday maker, you have arrived at your destination.”

Members of twinning committees in the southwest should have received an invitation to the event. However, not all have easily accessible contact details. So today Brittany Ferries calls on those who have not received an invitation to get in contact with event organisers, by emailing the following address: [email protected]

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Brittany Ferries ditches dual pricing on board and goes “euros only”

Brittany ferries, a leading cross-channel operator, goes “euro-only” on board its vessels from the start of march..

Brittany Ferries a leading French shipping company, is changing the way it displays the pricing on all its vessels.

The price displayed for all products, goods and services sold on board all its vessels from a cuppa of tea to products in onboard shops will be shown in “euro-only” from March 1st 2023.

This year the company must start to repay the multi-million euro loans that have carried them through the Covid crisis. Standardising currency on board is one of a number of steps that they say will improve efficiency while providing a more consistent service to all passengers.

Sterling will be accepted at what the company says will be “the daily rate quoted by the Banque de France”. But travellers who use credit and debit cards face the possibility of extra fees being applied by their bank.

The ferry company said:

“The euro will become our permanent reference on board from 1 March 2023. Travelling with Brittany Ferries should be an enjoyable European experience from the moment we say bienvenue to the moment we say au revoir. From 1 March 2023, the prices for all products and services sold on board all our ships will be displayed in euros only.. It will be no different to already being at your destination where you would be using the euro during your trip.”

For Britanny Ferries this is a cost-saving measure as exhibiting both euros and Stirling using a static rate has proven to be expensive and inconvenient especially as the value of the Sterling is volatile. 

Brittany Ferries has a spin on this stating that the reason they have made this change is:

“Your next adventure into Europe starts and ends with our ferries. As you enter into holiday mode, Brittany Ferries wants its customers to feel as if they were in Cork, Paris or Madrid as soon as they step aboard our fleet.”

Around 85 per cent of passengers are British and those paying with a UK credit card should consider the fees applied by their card issuer for paying in euros or pound sterling . 

The company says:

“If you choose to pay in pound sterling, bank charges may apply depending on the conditions of your bank. Brittany Ferries is not responsible for any such charges.”

The French shipping company sails from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to a range of French and Spanish ports. 

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If 85% of passengers are British perhaps they should have standardised pricing based on Sterling rather than Euros

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Brittany Ferries sets sail for Spain in 2024

  It’s full steam ahead for Brittany Ferries’ link between Ireland and Spain: the ferry company has

The service will operate year-round twice per week in each direction between Rosslare Europort, County Wexford (just over 2 hours’ drive from Dublin) to Bilbao in the heart of Green Spain’s Basque Country, for passengers travelling with their car or motorhome, on their bike or motorbike, or on foot.

However, from 7 th November 2023 until 25 th March 2024, the Spanish port will temporarily switch from Bilbao to the Cantabrian capital Santander, to allow work to take place to port infrastructure in Bilbao.

Brittany Ferries’ Ireland-Spain ferry link has been operated since November 2022 by one of Brittany Ferries’ most modern ships Salamanca . The ship has proved a hit with Irish customers, and so far this year reservations are up by around 100 per cent compared to the previous vessel. But in a change for 2024 the Salamanca will be joined by its two equally modern sister ships Santoña and Galicia, with the three ships sharing the sailings to Spain.

Paul Acheson, Brittany Ferries’ director of sales and marketing said:

“Spain remains by far the top overseas holiday destination for Irish holidaymakers, but what’s clear to us is that an increasing number of people  are choosing the ferry as their preferred means to get there, both for its convenience and the relaxed onboard experience.

“We’re delighted to make our 2024 sailings available, with our newest cruise-ferries Galicia , Salamanca and Santoña , allowing customers to put their travel plans in place, and by booking now they’ll also enjoy the best choice of sailings, fares and cabins.”

On board all Brittany Ferries’ long-haul sailings to Spain, passengers enjoy a choice of high-quality French and Spanish dining options, duty-free shopping, bars with entertainment for all the family, and in the summer months there’s even whale and dolphin watching with expert wildlife guides from Brittany Ferries’ conservation partner ORCA.

The new Spanish timetables are available now at www.brittany-ferries.ie and customers can book either online or over the phone with Brittany Ferries’ Cork-based contact centre on 021 427 7801.

For Irish holidaymakers looking to head to France in 2024, Brittany Ferries is currently finalising its timetables for its routes from Rosslare and Cork to Normandy and Brittany, and sailings will be available to book in the coming days.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Brittany Mahomes’ modeling career is in full bloom.

Patrick Mahomes’ wife made a splash at Thursday’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in NYC, where she celebrated her first-ever appearance in the bikini bible.

The Kansas City Chiefs WAG, 28, looked incredible in a sheer silver Oscar de la Renta halter dress ($14,990) covered in shimmering flowers and embellished with brilliant beadwork.

The Kansas City Current co-owner added strappy silver sandals and a matching Oscar de la Renta cube clutch ($2,990) to her look, wearing her hair in a curly half-up style.

Husband Patrick was on hand to support his wife , looking stylish as ever in a double-breasted black suit from Boss, along with sunglasses and a sparkling chain.

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The couple posed with stars like Gayle King — who also made her SI Swimsuit debut this year — at the party, which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and celebrated the 60th anniversary of the mag’s swimsuit spectacular.

The mom of two shared several photos from the night on Instagram , writing, “Brought my +1 to @si_swimsuit.”

Fans were loving her sultry style, like one who wrote, “this dress!!! this look!!! you look absolutely stunning! keep being you! keep shining!!”

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“You look absolutely gorgeous! You and your husband look amazing together! Show stoppers!!” another Instagram user wrote.

“In a world where Harrison Butkers’ exist….Be a Patrick Mahomes!!” another fan added, referring to Patrick’s teammate’s controversial commencement speech suggesting that a woman’s place is in the home.

As for her sizzling SI photos, Brittany shared a behind-the-scenes peek at her cover shoot on Instagram earlier this week, giving fans a look at the tiny red bikinis and cutout swimsuits she modeled on the set.

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean's Relationship Timeline

Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean got married in 2015 and now have a blended family

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Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Kerr Aldean , support each other.

The country singer was first spotted with the former American Idol contestant in 2012 and they began dating the following year. When they were first photographed together, Jason was still married to his wife of 11 years, Jessica Ussery.

Jason and Brittany got married in 2015 and have since welcomed two children, a son named Memphis and a daughter named Navy. Their two kids joined a blended family which includes Jason's elder daughters from his marriage to Ussery.

After Jason got a divorce from his ex-wife, he and Brittany began dating. Because of the genesis of their relationship, and Jason's later controversial song "Try That In A Small Town," the couple received some criticism. But, Jason and Brittany have continued to publicly support each other and share about their blended family.

As she wrote on Instagram in 2020, on their fifth wedding anniversary, "5 years ago today I made the best decision of my life by marrying you. The road has been a little tough at times but you and I never wavered. We stuck through it all and look at us now."

Here is a complete timeline of Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean's relationship.

September 2012: Jason and Brittany Aldean are spotted together

In September 2012, Jason and Brittany were spotted together at a bar in Los Angeles. At the time, Jason was married to his high school sweetheart, Ussery. As TMZ first reported, the pair were photographed kissing at The Den in West Hollywood.

A few days later, Jason issued an apology on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "The truth is that I screwed up. I had too much to drink, let the party get out of hand and acted inappropriately at a bar. I left alone, caught the bus to our next show and that's the end of the story. I ultimately ended up embarrassing my family and myself."

Brittany also apologized for the photos, telling TMZ , "The actions I portrayed recently were not a representation of my true character, but a lapse in judgment on my part. I would like to sincerely apologize to everyone that has been affected by this, including my friends & family."

March 2014: Jason and Brittany begin officially dating

A year after his 2013 divorce from Ussery, PEOPLE confirmed that Jason and Brittany had become an official couple.

While the pair kept a low profile at first, Brittany was seen at one of Jason's concerts that month.

August 2014: Jason addresses his relationship with Brittany

Jason and Brittany both received criticism during the early phases of their relationship due to the images of the pair kissing while he was still married to Ussery. After a couple of months of dating, Jason addressed the backlash on his Instagram .

"So sick of people judging me and @brittanylkerr over things they know nothing about," he wrote in the caption. "I have made mistakes but I am a better person because of it, and wouldn't change a thing. I'm happier than I have ever been, so thank u to all the people who support us. We are happy and life goes on. It's time to move on people."

September 2014: Jason and Brittany get engaged

Six months after their relationship became public, Jason and Brittany announced that they were engaged.

A few days later, Brittany posted a photo of her and her fiancé kissing on Instagram, which showed off her engagement ring.

"We've been on cloud nine the past few days!!" she wrote in the caption. "My heart has never been more full of happiness and love. Can't wait to spend the rest of my life with this man. So many blessings and memories are in our future and SO thankful I get to share them with him."

March 21, 2015: Jason and Brittany get married in Mexico

Shortly after completing his Burn It Down Tour, Jason and Brittany wed in Mexico on March 21, 2015.

A few weeks later, Jason opened up to PEOPLE about their first few days as a married couple. "I feel like our life is a honeymoon," the singer said.

Jason also shared that he was hoping to have children with his new wife as soon as possible. "In the next couple of years, probably, we definitely want to have kids," he said.

April 2015: Jason thanks Brittany at the ACM Awards

Just one month after tying the knot, Jason praised his wife during his acceptance speech at the ACM Awards .

He took home the award for male vocalist of the year and dedicated it to Brittany and his two daughters from his first marriage, Keeley and Kendyl.

September 2016: Jason opens up about his marriage to Brittany

After tying the knot with Brittany, Jason said he still felt judged by some of his fans. Eventually, he wrote "They Don't Know" to respond to the scrutiny.

"People are very opinionated about things they're not really aware of," the singer told PEOPLE at the time. " I'm not going to spend all my time defending myself . I am what I am. People that know me or know my situation, they actually know."

Jason went on to explain that regardless of what some fans may think, he and Brittany are a great match — even if they have different musical tastes.

"I'll play songs for her, but it's hard because she's not a fan of a lot of the stuff I'm a fan of," he said. "She's not big into rock music and that's one of my biggest influences. She doesn't get that whole side of it. She's more hip-hop, R&B, pop stuff."

May 2017: Jason and Brittany announce they are expecting a baby

In May 2017, Jason and Brittany announced on social media that they were expecting their first child together.

"SURPRISE!!! WE ARE PREGNANT!!! This was the hardest secret we've ever had to keep," Brittany wrote on Instagram . "This journey for us has been full of many happy times & also many tears ... We will never take one moment for granted & can't wait to meet you, sweet baby!!!"

Jason also posted about his excitement . "Been hard to keep this secret but we couldn't be happier to add to our family. This year just gets better and better. #bunintheoven," he wrote.

December 1, 2017: Jason and Brittany welcome a son

On Dec. 1, 2017, Jason and Brittany welcomed their son , Memphis. The couple announced the birth on both of their Instagram accounts.

"So blessed today to see my little man come into the world," Jason wrote on Instagram at the time. "In a year that has been a roller coaster ride, this is what it's all about."

Brittany posted the same photo , writing, "There are truly no words for the love we feel🙏🏼 Thanks for the amazing support Jason and enduring all the hand squeezing and nail digging ... HANDS DOWN THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!"

July 2018: Jason and Brittany announce they are expecting their second baby

In July 2018, Jason and Brittany announced on Instagram that they were expecting their second child , just seven months after the birth of their son. "Here we go again!" Brittany wrote in her post.

Shortly after the announcement, Jason spoke to PEOPLE about how the couple had used IVF to get pregnant quickly.

"It was definitely something we had planned ," the Grammy-nominated artist said. "After having our son, we knew we wanted to have two kids. I have my two older daughters already, so after Memphis was born we knew we wanted to have another one pretty quick — to go ahead and knock it out and have one that was a little closer in age to him."

November 2018: Jason and Brittany throw a lavish baby shower

In November 2018, Brittany and Jason gave PEOPLE an exclusive look at their tropical-themed baby shower where they revealed their daughter's name would be Navy.

"It was completely about the new baby ," Brittany said. "It was such a good day. And it was nice to celebrate a girl. I'm so ready for her to get here!"

She added, "Jason and I both love the beach, so we loved the palm leaves and bright colors. It was beautiful."

The shower took place at Allenbrooke Farms in Tennessee, and the whole blended Aldean family posed for exclusive PEOPLE photos.

February 4, 2019: Jason and Brittany welcome their second baby

Jason and Brittany's daughter, Navy Rome, was born on Feb. 4, 2019 , and the couple shared the news on Instagram.

Alongside a closeup shot of the newborn , Jason wrote, "Today our family became complete as we welcomed our daughter, Navy Rome, to the world. Born on 2/4/19 weighing 7lbs. 12oz. and looking identical to her older brother. So excited to watch what life has in store for this little princess."

July 2020: Jason makes a music video with Brittany and their children

In July 2020, Jason made an ode to his wife and family in his music video for the song "Got What I Got."

The music video features clips of Brittany, their two children and his two daughters from his first marriage. The video even gives fans a glimpse into the family's personal life.

"The babies are in bed, so we are gonna enjoy a night together since we've been on the beach all day with the family, and we're gonna have a stay-at-home date night on the porch, so cheers, babe," Brittany says in the opening scene.

October 2020: Jason and Brittany reflect on the Las Vegas shooting

The 2017 Las Vegas shooting during Jason's set at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, which killed 60 people and left over 400 injured, was devastating for the couple.

On the three-year anniversary of the tragedy, Jason and Brittany opened up on Instagram about the act of violence and honored the lives that were lost. "That night was probably the worst night of our lives and not a day goes by that we don't think about the people who lost their lives and the families who have forever been affected by it," Jason wrote , adding, "October 1st will always be a day for us that is extremely hard to relive."

Brittany posted about her experience on the same day as well. "Little did we know our lives would change forever," she wrote. "The sound, the chaos, the overwhelming sadness and heartache ... it's something that never leaves you."

She added, "They call us the 'Route 91 Family' in my opinion because we are forever bonded. An experience that thankfully only certain people know."

November 2021: Jason opens up about his family life with Brittany

By 2021, Jason's priorities had shifted — largely thanks to his wife, Brittany.

"It's a hell of a lot different," he told PEOPLE. "I'm a lot more settled in my 40s than I was in my 20s. I'm in a different place in life. I don't feel so much like I'm trying to prove myself every single day and trying to chase this thing that seems so out of reach."

The singer also opened up about how his life had changed during his second marriage, including his focus on eating healthier.

"It's kind of what you do when you're married," he said. "The biggest thing with us is we're super supportive of each other. She's been really good at trying to carve her own path, starting little businesses and doing her own thing. I try to be as supportive as I can of what she's got going on. And she does that with me. It's a good little team."

All in all, Jason expressed satisfaction with where he was in life. "I got four beautiful kids," he continued. "I got a beautiful wife and had a great career. I'm a lot more settled now than I was by far in my 20s. I'm just a lot more at peace."

March 7, 2022: Jason thanks Brittany at the ACM Awards

At the 2022 ACM Awards, Jason and fellow country star Carrie Underwood won single of the year for their duet "If I Didn't Love You."

During his speech, Jason gave his wife a special shout-out. "My family, my wife — we just celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary yesterday, I love you baby," he said.

As awards season came to a close, Brittany reciprocated the love and showed her husband some support on Instagram .

"What a year for my sugar @jasonaldean," she wrote in the caption. "So deserving, my love."

March 21, 2022: Jason and Brittany celebrate their seventh anniversary

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In late March 2022, the couple celebrated another milestone: their seventh wedding anniversary. Both Jason and Brittany shared touching tributes on Instagram, with Brittany posting two wedding photos and Jason sharing a series of sweet moments from throughout their relationship.

"Can't believe we were in this moment 7 years ago," Brittany captioned her post. "HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my best friend. Thank you for being the best daddy and husband a girl could ask for. I love you so so much."

Jason wrote, "Happy Anniversary to the most beautiful person I know. 7 years and 2 babies later and I’m still as excited to wake up with u everyday as much as ever."

July 2023: Brittany defends Jason and his song "Try That In A Small Town"

Brittany seemingly defended Jason after his song "Try That In A Small Town" received criticism of being pro-gun and racist , including from fellow country artists like Sheryl Crow .

The video features news clips of protests projected onto a Tennessee courthouse set to lyrics including, "Stomp on the flag and light it up / Yeah, ya think you're tough / Well, try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road." Critics called out its glamorization of gun ownership in the light of Jason's own experience with a mass shooting and its potential encouragement of violence.

"Never apologize for speaking the truth❣️🇺🇸," Brittany wrote  on Instagram  with a selfie of her and Jason four days after the video was released.

May 2024: Jason celebrates Mother's Day with Brittany

On Mother's Day in 2024, Jason shared a video of himself, Brittany and their children to the tune of his song "Let Your Boys Be Country."

"Here’s to all the mamas who let their kids be country!" he wrote in the caption. "So grateful for my wife, mom and bonus mom today and every day. Happy Mother’s Day!"

Who's in the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue? Brittany Mahomes, Gayle King and more

The 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue that hit newsstands Friday is celebrating 60 years of making waves as an annual culture marker.

This year's edition is as star-studded as ever: From Kansas City businesswoman and NFL wife Brittany Mahomes to cover stars Chrissy Teigen and "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King taking center stage at almost 70, famed franchise editor MJ Day and her staff are taking things up a notch as they celebrate six decades.

This year's SI Swimsuit lineup also features  Chanel Iman , Christen Harper, host Kamie Crawford, Katie Austin and  Louisiana State University gymnastics star Olivia "Livvy" Dunne . SI Swimsuit roster rookies include  Brittany Mahomes , Jena Sims,  Lori Harvey  and Big 12 athletes Alexa Massari, Jasmine Williams and Jillian Hayes.

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This year's cover models include King, Teigen, Swimsuit Issue mainstay Hunter McGrady and Issue icon and actress Kate Upton . There is also a trilogy of special collectible covers that were captured at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 60th Anniversary Legends shoot, which commemorated the 60th anniversary for the franchise.

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In addition to King, McGrady, Teigen and Upton, the Legends cover stars include trans activist Leyna Bloom ; model Camille Kostek; '80s icon Christie Brinkley; supermodel Tyra Banks , soccer star Megan Rapinoe ; media mogul Martha Stewart ; WNBA legend Sue Bird ; and lifestyle guru Molly Sims.

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Models Jasmine Sanders, Kate Love, Lily Aldridge, Lori Harvey , Maye Musk , Nina Agdal and Winnie Harlow also turn heads on the Legends covers. All seven covers were photographed by "America's Next Top Model" alum Yu Tsai .

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This year's Swimsuit Issue features bold fashion on stars with outspoken personalities to match.

Brittany Mahomes stunned in a series of suits including a red one-piece suit, a textured red bikini and a floral two-piece bikini. The KC Current owner also shared a behind-the-scenes video during release week on Instagram which she paired with "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" from close friend Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department."

"I think I align perfectly with SI Swimsuit's vision because I am unapologetically always myself in any setting. I want women to feel empowered to always be yourself, love yourself, and feel confident in whatever you do and I think SI Swimsuit does, too,"  Mahomes told the fashion magazine about her spread.

"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King , who was surprised as a cover star earlier this week on the CBS morning show, is no stranger to a colorful wardrobe. But her one-piece suits ranged from a yellow and peach suits to a black suit paired with a matching netted coverup.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release date

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was released on May 17.

It is available on newsstands at gas stations, grocery stores and big box stores like Walmart and Target across America. You also can purchase the issue online on the Sports Illustrated website here .