How Jason Aldean's Single "Try That In A Small Town" Became A Political Controversy And Was Accused Of Being A "Racist Dog Whistle"
Aldean's music video was filmed at a historical location in Tennessee, but some are saying he intentionally chose this place because a black person was lynched there in 1927. The controversy has actually resulted in his song climbing to the top of the charts.
Country Music Television (CMT) has decided to pull the plug on Jason Aldean's music video "Try That in a Small Town", following criticism over lyrics perceived to glorify gun violence and convey traditionally racist ideas. Jason Aldean, the 46-year-old country music sensation from Macon, Georgia, launched the song in May as part of the promotion for his 11th upcoming album. The video, released on July 14, set off a wave of heated debates. According to Aldean, the song encapsulates an "unspoken rule" prevalent in small towns: the idea of community solidarity.