Jason Aldean's Controversial Music Video and Lyrics Stir Backlash
Country music star Jason Aldean is facing backlash for his new music video, which features footage of people protesting against police alongside lyrics about gun ownership and vigilantism. The video for the song "Try That In A Small Town" shows clashes with police, looting, and people damaging a police car, while Aldean sings about the consequences of disrespecting the police and engaging in "unpatriotic" actions in small towns. The song has sparked criticism on social media, with some pointing out the irony given that Aldean's concert was the site of one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. However, country music magazines have praised the video for addressing pressing social and political issues.