Country artist Jason Aldean has found himself in the middle of a storm of criticism surrounding his new song and music video. Entitled “Try That in a Small Town,” the song has faced allegations of racism and promoting lynching. Aldean has now taken the time to address these accusations.

In response to claims of racism and pro-lynching, the music video for Aldean’s song, “Try That in a Small Town,” has been removed from CMT. While facing these challenges, Aldean is standing up for himself and addressing the allegations made against him.

Aldean turned to social media to express his thoughts on the accusations, stating, “In the past 24 hours, I have been accused of publishing a pro-lynching song (a tune that has been out since May) and was subject to the comparison that I (direct quote) was not too pleased with the statewide BLM rallies.” He further added, “These references are not only baseless but also dangerous.”

CMT made the decision to remove the music video from airplay after only three days. However, they have not provided any reasons for their choice. This lack of transparency has left many questioning the motivations behind the removal.

The controversial music video was filmed in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, where an African-American man named Henry Choate was lynched in the 1920s. While never explicitly stated in the video, the imagery of protesters, clashes with police, and burning American flags has fueled the controversy.

Aldean passionately defends his song, arguing that it captures the sense of community he experienced while growing up in a small town. He emphasizes that the lyrics do not reference race and that every video clip used is real news footage. Despite political differences, Aldean believes in coming together for a sense of normalcy.

It’s important to note that this is not the first time Aldean has faced criticism. In 2021, his wife, Brittany Aldean, made transphobic remarks that led to his public relations company severing ties with him. Aldean has faced backlash for his response to his wife’s comments as well.

Adding to the challenges he is currently facing, Aldean has experienced health issues. He was hospitalized for heatstroke on the second day of his Highway Desperado tour, resulting in a delay in his appearance. The concert venue has assured fans that the show will be rescheduled.

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