Jason Aldean appreciates fans’ support for ‘Try That In A Small Town,’ acknowledging that the people have spoken.
Jason Aldean Thanks Fans for Their Support Amid Backlash Against ”Try That In A Small Town”
Country singer Jason Aldean recently expressed his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support of his song “Try That In A Small Town” amidst the controversy surrounding it.
In a heartfelt message on Twitter, Aldean thanked his 3.8 million followers, saying, “Thank [you] guys. Ready to see [you] back out there this weekend!” Accompanying his post were an American flag emoji and a rocker hand emoji.
The post featured a clip from one of Aldean’s recent shows, where he addressed a fan’s question about performing the controversial song. The post has already garnered 1.4 million views.
Thank u guys. Ready to see u back out there this weekend! 🇺🇸🤘🏼 pic.twitter.com/qtH8yUdpLy
— Jason Aldean (@Jason_Aldean) July 24, 2023
Aldean acknowledged the overwhelming support from his fans, stating, ”The people have spoken, and you guys spoke very, very loudly this week.”
The controversy surrounding the song stems from the release of its music video, which critics deemed “racist” and “pro-lynching.” As a result, CMT pulled the video from airwaves. Aldean defended the song, calling the criticism “meritless” and “dangerous.”
Despite the backlash, ”Try That In A Small Town” soared to the top of the all-genre chart and experienced a 999% increase in streams, according to Fox News.
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Last week, Aldean released a lengthy statement on Twitter, vehemently denying any racial undertones in the song. He emphasized that the song is about unity and coming together as a community, regardless of differences.
Aldean concluded his post by expressing his desire for a return to normalcy and clarifying that the song is not a reflection of his political views.
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