"Sheryl Crow and Jason Aldean address controversy and backlash surrounding politically charged country song"

Sheryl Crow responds to Jason Aldean's controversial song, "Try That in a Small Town," stating that even people in small towns are tired of violence. Aldean's song and its music video have been criticized for evoking vigilantism and racism, which he denies. Crow, who grew up in a small town, argues that promoting violence is not representative of small-town or American values, especially considering Aldean's personal experience surviving a mass shooting. Aldean defends the song, explaining that it reflects the sense of community he experienced growing up and his desire for a return to normalcy.