Jason Aldean receives criticism for “Try That in a Small Town” song

Kelly Taylor

Jason Aldean's new song “Try That in a Small Town” got a lash of criticism from viewers within a few hours of its release.

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Lash of criticism

The song contains disturbing visuals of police protesters and guns. Yet, it is the song's lyrics specifically that have drawn criticism from all factions.

Disturbing visuals

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In the song's music video, Aldean plays a man who finds himself in the middle of a turbulent and polarized world.

In polarized world

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It displays people voicing their anger against law enforcement, serving as a metaphor for the ongoing discussions about police violence and social justice concerns.

Police violence

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The fact that the video features visuals of Aldean carrying weapons, which some people found alarming and sensitive.

Aldean carrying weapons

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The use of weaponry in the lyrics to describe the protesters, to some, promotes a possibly lethal narrative.

Lyrics are the real problem

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People believe that because of the possibility of confusion or violence in an already tense society, this imagery should be avoided.

The imagery should be removed

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Aldean faced criticism from a lot of people on social media. One user, @jimstewartson said that Aldean "radicalized his fanbase into white nationalist mob violence."

Faced criticism

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In the past, Aldean has expressed his worries regarding how simple it is now to get access to firearms.

Aldean once expressed worries

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Notably, the artist has not yet responded to the extensive internet criticism he has received.

Aldean has not responded

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