The debate surrounding the song highlights the power of music as a form of expression and its ability to spark important conversations about social issues. It also emphasizes the responsibility of artists to consider the impact of their art on their audience and society as a whole.
The musician sent a message to the world in response to the uproar surrounding Jason Aldean’s latest music video.
In recent days, Aldean has been increasingly criticized.
But he eventually responded to the backlash.
The controversial nature of Aldean’s latest song has sparked controversy.
The movie Try That In A Small Town drew harsh criticism from a wide range of people.
After the release of his new song, Aldean found himself in the middle of a controversy.
Apart from the song itself, however, the music video is also receiving criticism.
Country network CMT has removed the song’s music video, it was confirmed Wednesday.
The song was released in May, however, the music video was not released until July 14.
Critics say the song contains elements of racism and vigilantism.
The song even mentions sunset cities while the video shows Black Lives Matter protests and flag burning.
For those who don’t know, the Sunset towns were all white neighborhoods.
Where if they don’t leave by sunset, people of color will face hostility and violence.
The discussion surrounding the song was heightened by the song “Small Town.”
The Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee appears to be the setting for some of the video’s scenes, according to several viewers.
There were numerous incidents of racial violence in the courts, most notably the 1927 hanging of Henry Choate, a black man.
It also served as the backdrop for the Columbia Race Riot in 1946.
Additionally, the uproar nearly resulted in the death of Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court justice.
So the history there is extensive.
The video clip also includes footage from protests against police brutality.
In the same way, photos from security cameras document illegal actions.
On Tuesday, Aldean addressed the criticism in a tweet, writing:
According to the statement, not a single video clip is fake news.
Despite this, many people criticized the singer, with one even calling it a “modern-day lynch song”.
His lyrics also drew criticism.
In one line of the song, he says, “Fire the cop, spit in his face / Stomp on the flag and light it up.”
You think you’re tough, don’t you? Try it in a small town and see how far you can get on the road. We take care of each other here. It won’t take long if you cross that line. I don’t recommend finding out so you don’t / Try it in a small town, please.
However, Aldean stands by his defense, tweeting:
“Try That In A Small Town” for me taps into the sense of belonging I experienced as a child.
“We cared for our neighbors regardless of their racial or religious background. Because their proximity to us outweighed any difference.”
Justin Jones, a Tennessee state representative, however, made his own views public.
As Tennessee lawmakers, he said, “We have a responsibility to condemn Jason Aldean’s despicable song calling for racial violence.”
What a disgusting illustration of vigilantism and extremism with guns. We will continue to push for common sense gun regulations that protect ALL of our children and our communities.
Despite the fact that singing about guns is common in country music and has appeared in several songs over the years…
Aldean’s tragic history with gun violence made the words a little fuzzy, according to some fans.
In 2017, while the musician was performing a show at the Route 91 Music Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, a gunman fired repeatedly into the crowd.
The shooting tragically left 400 injured and 60 dead.
The fact that Aldean spoke openly about his emotional experiences after the incident makes his song even more confusing.
He has admitted that he supports stricter gun control laws.
On Tuesday, he posted on social media about the fatal shooting.
“NOBODY, including me, wants to see more senseless headlines or families torn apart,” the author said.
Aldean’s new song was played at CMA Fest despite negative reviews.
However, they choose not to show the music video.
Many individuals have voiced their opinions on the music video since its release, with Sheryl Crow joining the discussion.
He should know better, she said as she took to Twitter.
@Jason_Aldean,” she wrote. I’m from a small town. Even in small communities, people are tired of violence.
“Supporting violence is neither small town nor American. Anyone who has survived a mass shooting should know better than you,” she tweeted.
It’s not like small-town America. It’s absolutely pathetic.
However, Aldean did not ignore Crow’s remarks.
He must have had enough criticism since he took to Twitter to criticize the criticism he receives.
He opened his statement by writing: “In the last 24 hours I’ve been accused of releasing a song that supports lynching (a song that’s been out since May) and I’ve been subjected to comparisons that (exact quote) didn’t make me too happy about. with nationwide BLM protests.
These recommendations are not only unreliable but also risky, he continued.
“While I can try and respect others to have their own interpretation of the song with the music — this goes too far,” the critic said of the song’s lyrics. “There isn’t a single lyric in the song that references or points to race, and there isn’t a single clip that isn’t an actual news recording.”
“My political views have never been something I’ve hidden from,” he said.
And I am aware that there are many people in this nation who are divided on how to restore a state of normalcy where we can go at least one day without reading the headline that keeps us up at night. however, wish it was.
That’s the theme of this song.
Brittany Kerr, Aldean’s wife, also jumped to her husband’s aid.
Aldean and Kerr have been married since 2015.
In addition to raising Aldean’s two children from his previous marriage to Jessica Ann Ussery, the couple has two children of their own.
She is known for vociferously defending her husband.
Awards will be presented on April 7, 2019, at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Image by FilmMagic/Jeff Kravitz)
Due to many problems, Aldean repeatedly got into trouble, but Kerr always stayed with her guy.
Never feel bad about telling the truth, she advised in an Instagram message.
In the following post, she told her husband’s followers: “Man we adore you all. Lions are free thinkers, not sheep and I am grateful for your continued support.
Kerr defended her husband, but that didn’t stop the venom from going Aldean’s way.
Jason Isbell, a fellow musician, is the latest to offer his opinion on the matter.
Isbell is known for both his solo work and collaboration with the group The 400 Unit.
He has won an impressive 4 Grammy Awards in his career.
He is also known for his outspoken political views.
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Isbell did not hold back in expressing his left-leaning views.
Therefore, it should come as no surprise that he fiercely opposed Aldean’s controversial song.
But many of his admirers are laughing at the harsh way in which he expressed his views this time.
It went so far that even fellow country singer Jake Owens felt the need to criticize Isbell for his remarks.
Jason, you’re always the first one to sit down at the computer and spout his bullshit. If you want to smoke in “my small town” just walk up to the person and talk to them like a man instead of tweeting it to them. Tough dude,” he commented in a now-deleted tweet, as reported by HuffPost.
“Challenge Aldean to write his upcoming single himself. In my little community we’re trying,” Isbell said in his first tweet.
Including a second tweet: “Ok @Jason_Aldean it’s here. I’m giving it to you to come up with your own song. Make some art if you’re a recording artist. You gotta tell me.
Despite all the criticism, the song’s chart is not significantly damaged.
In fact, the opposite is true.
According to Fox News, sales of “Try That In A Small Town” increased.
In fact, it was so popular that it even topped the US iTunes charts!
The track achieved total sales of 23.9 million.
In addition, there are a total of 11.6 billion audio and video streams.
Despite the song’s chart success, commentators continue to criticize its message.
The View hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, and Sunny Austin, were the latest to condemn the song.
Goldberg in particular had a lot to say about Aldean’s video, describing it as “going too far.”
According to Entertainment Weekly, she said, “He’s talking about living in a small town, and he’s different, and he chose these pictures.”
“It has people from the Black Lives Matter movement and it’s about people taking care of each other, and I find it so interesting that it never occurred to Jason or the writers that that’s what these people are doing,” she said.
They were taking care of the locals because they didn’t like what they saw, the spokesman continued.
“In big cities, we take care of each other the same way you talk about small communities.
“You just have to understand that people ask, ‘Well, are you talking about black people?’ when you talk about Black Lives Matter. What are you discussing here?
Goldberg agreed with Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar.
Behar even used the words “pathetic” and “annoying” to describe the music.
According to Alyssa Farah Gryphon, she was prepared to give Aldean the benefit of the doubt “that his intent was not to incite division, glorify violence or racism.”
However, she went on to state that the song made her think of the 2020 death of Ahmaud Arbery, “a black man in a small town in the South who was shot for doing nothing wrong”.
In recent days, some of the biggest names in country music have come to Aldean’s defense.
Travis Tritt and Pat Boone stepped in to support the celebrity.
According to Mail Online, Tritt advised Aldean to “damn the social media torpedoes”.
Aldean should, he continued, “say what you want and be who you want to be.”
On the other hand, Boone noted, “I can’t believe it’s country music; she’s sick. I think about Trace Adkins, who of course wrote many songs that supported the fight against America’s enemies.”
We do not realize that many of our adversaries reside within our own walls, in our own nations, and in our own streets.
Since then, Aldean has addressed the topic once more and given the world a new message.
“I love our country and I want to see it return to its former glory before all this started happening to us. During a concert in Cincinnati this weekend, Aldean declared, “I love my country, I love my country.” family and I will do anything to protect them.
He continued, “That’s something that people don’t like what you say, they try to make sure they can undo you, which means try to destroy your life, destroy everything.”
“One thing I noticed this week was a group of country music enthusiasts who are able to cut through a lot of BS. I witnessed a gathering of country music lovers unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I have to say it was really wild. Thank you guys so much.
He stated, “The solution is easy.” People were talking and you were talking very, very loudly.”
“People were talking and you were talking very, very loudly.
As the controversy continues, it’s clear that the reception of the song remains divided. Some see it as an authentic expression of Jason Aldean’s beliefs and experiences, while others see it as a potentially harmful message that should be carefully analyzed and debated. Ongoing discussions of the song’s themes and imagery highlight the role of music in reflecting and influencing cultural values and perspectives.
It’s important to note that art often evokes strong emotions and interpretations, and in this case, the song sparked an impassioned dialogue about its meaning and implications. As the conversation continues, listeners and artists alike are encouraged to engage in thoughtful discussions and consider the impact of their words and creations on the wider community.
Oh, but rap songs inciting violence against women, children, or people of authority is okay. Well miss my lily white ass.