Title: Sheryl Crow Criticizes Jason Aldean’s Controversial Song “Try That In a Small Town”
Subtitle: Country Singer Tagged in Social Media Post for Allegedly Promoting Violence
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In a recent social media post, Sheryl Crow has spoken out against Jason Aldean’s controversial song and video for “Try That In a Small Town,” suggesting that the country singer should know better. The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame-inducted artist didn’t hold back, insinuating that Aldean is out of touch with the public mood and accusing the song of promoting violence.
Responding to a viral post from Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts, Crow addressed the issue of violence in small towns. She wrote, “Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame.”
The song’s lyrics and its official music video have sparked outrage on social media platforms. Many commentators have criticized the song for glorifying violent behavior, while others have pointed out that Aldean was on stage during the tragic Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017. Crow addresses this aspect in her post, highlighting the inappropriateness of promoting violence considering Aldean’s personal experience.
The controversy surrounding “Try That In a Small Town” reached a new level when CMT decided to pull the music video from rotation. Aldean took to Instagram Stories to further explain the song and its video, denying accusations of promoting violence and arguing that the song doesn’t reference race. However, he did not address CMT’s decision to remove the video.
The music video, which features Aldean performing in front of a courthouse with an American flag hanging from the entrance, has garnered over 673,000 views on YouTube since its release. It includes footage of a flag burning, protesters engaging in confrontations with police, and a convenience store robbery.
Written by Kelly Lovelace, Neil Thrasher, Tully Kennedy, and Kurt Michael Allison, “Try That In a Small Town” debuted on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart eight weeks ago and currently sits at number 25 on the chart.
Sheryl Crow’s post calling out Jason Aldean has sparked a heated debate on social media, shedding light on the ethical considerations surrounding artists and their responsibility in promoting violence through their music. As the controversy continues, it remains to be seen how Aldean and the industry will address these concerns.
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