The country music star was under fire from critics when he released the « Try That in a Small Town » music video in July.
Country music star Jason Aldean has revealed the one regret he has following the controversy surrounding his song « Try That In A Small Town. »
The song drew little negative reaction when it was first released in May, but that changed when the music video dropped on July 14. The video, which depicts protesters confronting police officers, an American flag burning, and surveillance footage of robberies, resulted in a debate about the song’s lyrics and imagery.
Critics claimed the song promotes gun violence, and it was also suggested it has « racist undertones, » with the music video having been filmed in front of a courthouse where a 1927 lynching of a Black teenager took place. Supporters believed the song champions the values of small towns during uncertain times.
Accusations of the video being racist led to Country Music Television (CMT) pulling it from rotation, which caused backlash from conservatives—including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—who said Aldean was a victim of « cancel culture.
