Three country stars dominate Billboard charts, defy woke mob.
Country Music: A Triumph Over Cancel Culture
Country music is currently experiencing a remarkable moment, but its significance goes beyond surface-level success.
For the first time in history, three country stars dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early August. This achievement is a milestone for the Heartland-friendly genre, which has been tracked by the music charting company since 1958.
Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, and Luke Combs claimed the top three spots, surpassing pop superstars like Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and The Weeknd.
However, these accomplishments hold more weight than mere historical records. Each of these artists faced the wrath of the woke mob and not only survived but thrived. And in doing so, the public sent a powerful message with their support.
You can’t cancel country stars without our permission.
Jason Aldean: A Voice for Small Towns
During the Trump years, Jason Aldean made his right-leaning politics known. He refused to stay silent on political matters and began addressing issues such as vaccine mandates and President Joe Biden’s tumultuous first term.
This outspokenness didn’t sit well with the Left-leaning Country, Inc. Aldean further enraged the woke Left with his anthem to patriotic small towns, “Try That in a Small Town.” While the song was released in the spring, its music video gained significant attention in recent weeks.
“Got a gun that my granddad gave me
They say one day they’re gonna round up
Well, that s*** might fly in the city, good luck
Try that in a small town
See how far ya make it down the road
Around here, we take care of our own
You cross that line, it won’t take long
For you to find out, I recommend you don’t
Try that in a small town”
The song’s bold lyrics tackled the BLM/Antifa riots that swept the nation after the death of George Floyd. However, despite the absence of any mention of race, the media and the Left joined forces against Aldean. CMT even pulled the music video from its lineup, and critics labeled the lyrics as reminiscent of a “pro-lynching” mindset.
But Aldean refused to apologize or backpedal. He stood by his song and his beliefs, stating, “I’m a proud American. I love our country. I want to see it restored to what it once was before all this bulls*** started happening to us.”
And his fans rallied behind him, propelling the song to the top of the charts.
Morgan Wallen: Redemption and Resilience
Morgan Wallen’s battle with Cancel Culture took a more insidious turn. In 2021, a privately shot video surfaced in which Wallen used a racial slur. Although he immediately apologized, the music industry did not accept it.
Wallen’s music was swiftly pulled from radio and streaming platforms, and he faced numerous professional consequences. However, his fans remained loyal. In fact, his record sales soared following the cancellation.
Wallen took steps towards redemption, publicly apologizing, meeting with black leaders, and seeking rehabilitation. Slowly but surely, he re-entered the music marketplace, and his sales continued to climb. Despite the press’s insistence on keeping him canceled indefinitely, the public made the final call.
Luke Combs: A Unifying Cover
Luke Combs found himself in a smaller-scale woke battle when he released a respectful cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit, “Fast Car.” The song quickly resonated with a new generation of listeners.
However, The Washington Post attempted to portray Chapman, who is black and gay, as a victim in the story. Chapman herself dismissed this narrative, expressing gratitude for Combs’ success and the resurgence of her song on the country charts.
Three country smashes. Three victories against cancel culture.
The far-Left may try to exert its influence, but when the American public unites, it becomes an unstoppable force. The power lies with the people.
Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, movie critic, and editor of HollywoodInToto.com. He previously served as associate editor with Breitbart News’ Big Hollywood. Follow him at @HollywoodInToto.
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