Jason Aldean Shuts Down Misconceptions Surrounding Controversial 'Try That in a Small Town' Lyric

Jason Aldean is addressing the controversy surrounding his song "Try That in a Small Town." Some have accused him of opposing gun control and racial equality. Aldean clarified his standpoint during a concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. He expressed that everyone is entitled to their opinions, but that doesn't necessarily make them true.

The country singer stated, "I am a proud American and I am proud of my origins. I hold great affection for our country and I long for it to return to its former glory before these troubling times. I have a strong love for my country and my family, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to safeguard them." The crowd at the Riverbend Music Center erupted in enthusiastic cheers, joining together in a chant of "USA".

The singer behind the popular song "Big Green Tractor" has faced criticism for the lyrics in his latest single, "Try That in a Small Town."

In one verse, Aldean sings, "If you curse at a police officer, spit in their face / Step on the flag and set it ablaze / You may think you're tough," he melodiously croons. "But you should attempt that in a small town / See how far you get down the road / In this community, we take care of our own / Once you cross that boundary, it won't take much time / For you to discover, I suggest you refrain."

Critics, including social media users and celebrities, accused the song of promoting anti-gun control legislation and racial inequality. Aldean, however, has denied these allegations. In a Twitter post on Tuesday, July 18, he stated, "I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song and being unsupportive of the nationwide BLM protests. These accusations are baseless and dangerous. The song does not contain any lyrics or visuals that reference race, and all video clips used are real news footage. While I understand that people may have different interpretations of music, this particular accusation is going too far."

Aldean, who has received support from his wife, Brittany Aldean, throughout the controversy, expanded on the song's intention. He stated that it aimed to capture the sense of unity he felt growing up in Georgia, where community members cared for one another, irrespective of their background or beliefs.