"Controversy Surrounding Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' Sparks Outrage and Backlash"

Country music star Jason Aldean is facing backlash over his new music video "Try That in a Small Town," which combines news footage of Black Lives Matter protests, violence, and crime with lyrics that some interpret as promoting racism and violence. The video has been pulled from rotation by a country music channel, but it has also gained popularity on streaming platforms. Aldean defends the song, stating that it has nothing to do with race and refers to the feeling of community he experienced growing up. The video's setting in Columbia, Tennessee, has also drawn criticism due to its historical acts of violence against Black people. Some conservatives have rushed to defend Aldean, while others in the country music scene have criticized the video.