Jason Aldean addresses criticism of music video criticizing leftist policies.
Country star Jason Aldean has responded to the backlash over his powerful new music video for the song, “Try That In A Small Town.” In the video, Aldean takes a stand against leftist policies such as gun control and soft-on-crime governance.
The 46-year-old country singer released the music video for his emotional three-minute ballad on Friday. The video addresses the riots in the United States and the random violence that has plagued some of the country’s biggest cities since 2020. Aldean sets a somber tone as he stands in front of a government building, with news footage of a carjacking playing behind him. However, some headlines have labeled the song as “pro-lynching” and “racist.”
Aldean took to Twitter to address these claims, calling them “meritless” and “dangerous.” He clarified that the song does not reference race in any way and that the video only features real news footage. Aldean emphasized that he does not want to see senseless headlines or families torn apart, as he himself experienced the tragedy of the Route 91 shooting.
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In his statement, Aldean explained that the song is about the sense of community he experienced while growing up, where neighbors took care of each other regardless of their differences. He acknowledged that his political views are well known, but this song is about something bigger.
Aldean expressed his desire for a sense of normalcy in the country, where people can go at least a day without being consumed by distressing headlines. The music video includes clips of news reports showing looters and rioters during the 2020 riots in Georgia, Aldean’s home state, as Yahoo.com noted.
The lyrics of the song address various issues, such as random acts of violence, disrespect towards law enforcement, and the importance of gun rights. Aldean concludes the song with a reference to the small town‘s resilient spirit and willingness to stand up for what is right.
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