LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Country singer Jason Aldean is facing intense backlash for the music video of his song, 'Try That in a Small Town', which combines sensational TV footage of protesters clashing with police, petty crime and flag burning. One critic describes the song as an anthem "about how he and his friends will shoot you if you try to take their guns," while another called it "the song of the century."
The-46-year-old responded to the controversy by claiming that he had been accused of recording a pro-lynching song, which he believed was not only unjustified but also dangerous, as per CBS News. Aldead's wife, Brittany, on the other hand, openly backed him in an Instagram post after he was slammed for the video.
'Never apologize for the truth'
A recent Instagram post by Brittany showed her sitting with Aldean on a beach. The 35-year-old captioned the photo, "Never apologize for speaking the truth." Brittany discussed the subject in an additional Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 18. There is black lettering over an image of a palm tree in the story. She expressly blamed the media, claiming that they ignored "real" stories in favor of covering the 'Try That in a Small Town' debate. "It's the same song and dance. Twist everything you can to fit your repulsive narrtive [sic]. How about instead of creating stories, we focus on the REAL ones such as CHILD TRAFFICKING? Food for thought," she claimed.
Should Jason Aldean be sorry for 'Try that in a Small Town' controversy?
Whether Aldean ought to apologize for the uproar around 'Try That in a Small Town' is up for debate. While some individuals think artistes should be allowed to express themselves via their work, others think they have a duty to think about how their creations could affect society.
Many fans gathered to applaud Aldean and Brittany for remaining together during this difficult period. Rogan O'Handley, a former Hollywood entertainment lawyer turned conservative commentator said, "Proud of you both for being courageous truth tellers You’ve got MILLIONS supporting you." One fan wrote, "Being a conservative and sticking up for your country in the music industry is never easy, glad we have Jason to lead us through." "Alexa, play try that in a small town & volume on max please," claimed another. "NEVER. Keep going guys. You have far more love than hate and an army of patriots behind you!!" noted another. "Love you!!!! We got you," mentioned one fan.
