"Jason Aldean's Controversial Song Tops iTunes Charts, Sparks Backlash"
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Country music star Jason Aldean's song "Try That In a Small Town" has reached #1 on US iTunes, following controversy surrounding the recently-released video. Country Music Television (CMT) removed the video from its rotation after accusations of racism due to its messaging and setting. Aldean denies the claims, stating that the song does not reference race and the video includes real news footage. Despite the controversy, Aldean's sales numbers are expected to increase, although official confirmation is pending.
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