Jason Aldean recently defended his controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” during a live performance in Cincinnati. The song has faced criticism for potentially promoting gun violence and taking aim at the Black Lives Matter movement. The music video for the song was also pulled by CMT after its release just over a week ago.
During his performance at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center, Aldean addressed the controversy surrounding his song and lyrics. He acknowledged that he had seen a lot of criticism suggesting he held certain beliefs, but emphasized that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Aldean declared that he is a proud American who loves his country and wants to see it restored to its former glory.
The crowd at the concert responded with cheers and chants of “U.S.A.” as Aldean spoke out against “cancel culture.” He expressed his gratitude for country music fans who saw through the negativity and rallied behind him. Aldean described their support as “badass” and stood firm in his commitment to his music.
Amidst the controversy, Aldean was asked if he would perform the song that night. He responded by stating that the people had spoken and that he would indeed play the song. Despite the criticism, Aldean did not back down from sharing his music with his fans.
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The music video for “Try That in a Small Town” featured scenes of burning the American flag, protests, and looting, with Aldean performing in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Tennessee. The courthouse is historically significant as it was where a young Black man named Henry Choate was lynched in 1927 after being falsely accused of attacking a white woman.
The lyrics of the song have also faced scrutiny. They include lines such as “Cuss out a cop, spit in his face / 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.” Aldean later sings, “Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say one day they’re gonna round up / Well, that shit might fly in the city, good luck.”
Aldean took to Twitter to deny the allegations against his song. He stated that he has been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song and being unhappy with nationwide Black Lives Matter protests. Aldean vehemently rejected these claims, asserting that there is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it. He also explained that the video clips used in the music video were real news footage. Aldean expressed his respect for others’ interpretations of his music but argued that certain accusations went too far.
In conclusion, Jason Aldean stood his ground and defended his song “Try That in a Small Town” during his performance in Cincinnati. Facing criticism for potentially promoting gun violence and taking aim at the Black Lives Matter movement, Aldean expressed his pride as an American and his commitment to his family and country. Despite the controversy, Aldean continues to share his music with his fans, and he firmly denies the allegations against his song.
