Key takeaways:
- Jason Aldean is responding to backlash over his song and music video for “Try That In A Small Town.”
- The video features Aldean performing on the steps of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a historic lynching, with news footage of violent protests flashing in between.
- The music video has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics, with some accusing Aldean of writing a “pro-lynching song” while others have praised the singer for tackling a difficult subject.
Country singer Jason Aldean is responding to backlash over his song and music video for “Try That In A Small Town.” The song, which was released in May, gained attention after the debut of its music video last Friday. The video features Aldean performing on the steps of a Tennessee courthouse that was the site of a historic lynching, with news footage of violent protests flashing in between.
On Monday, CMT pulled the contentious clip from the air, and Aldean took to his social media Tuesday afternoon to defend the song from its many critics. He stated that the song has nothing to do with race, and that the footage was paired with lyrics warning demonstrators who “cuss out a cop, spit in his face” or “stomp on the flag.”
The music video has sparked a heated debate among fans and critics. Some have accused Aldean of writing a “pro-lynching song” while others have praised the singer for tackling a difficult subject.
Aldean has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding the video, but a CMT spokesperson had no further comment on the video being pulled. It remains to be seen whether the singer will address the issue further or if the video will be re-aired in the future.
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