Social media buzzes over altered ‘Try That In A Small Town’ music video.
Jason Aldean’s ”Try That In A Small Town” Music Video Sparks Controversy
Jason Aldean’s music video for “Try That In A Small Town” recently underwent an unexpected edit, causing quite a stir among conservatives who had rallied behind the song after it was initially canceled by Country Music Television.
The controversy began on Wednesday night when social media users noticed that the music video had been altered, removing footage of the Black Lives Matter riots from 2020. The original video had included approximately six seconds of riot footage from Fox 5 Atlanta, but now it solely features Aldean singing.
Unveiling the Edit
As of Thursday afternoon, Aldean had not addressed the edit on his social media platforms. However, it was reported in the morning that Fox 5 had reached out to the production company, urging them to remove the controversial footage to avoid potential legal repercussions.
Prior to this report, many social media users accused Aldean of succumbing to pressure from what they referred to as “the woke mob.”
Controversy Breeds Popularity
The discussion surrounding the edit gained momentum after the song was pulled from CMT’s rotation on July 17. This removal unexpectedly propelled the song, which had been released in May, to newfound popularity. The music video featured scenes of a U.S. flag burning, someone holding a Molotov cocktail, and individuals breaking into jewelry displays.
Since its censorship, “Try That In A Small Town” has experienced a significant surge in on-demand audio and video streams. According to Luminate statistics, the streams skyrocketed from 987,000 to 11.7 million in the week following its removal from CMT. Additionally, the song’s sales dramatically increased from a mere 1,000 copies per week to 228,000 copies in the week following its censorship.
Notable conservatives, including Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD), 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, and Donald Trump Jr., have also voiced their support for Aldean amidst the controversy.
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