stopthatgirl7Jul 22, 2023

‘There’s nothing American about promoting violence’: country star Jason Aldean criticised for anti-protest song

Try That in a Small Town features lyrics threatening violence against protesters and has been removed from Country Music Television, but Aldean says it is a celebration of community

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/19/country-star-jason-aldean-try-that-in-a-small-town-song

‘There’s nothing American about promoting violence’: country star Jason Aldean criticised for anti-protest song

Try That in a Small Town features lyrics threatening violence against protesters and has been removed from Country Music Television, but Aldean says it is a celebration of community

The Guardian
Show threadDankryJul 22, 2023
This loser isn’t even from a small town. He grew up in Macon, GA (pop 153k) and currently lives in Nashville (pop 692k).
Show threadPons_AeliusJul 22, 2023
That's Modern Country: Artists with manicures and private jets singing about trucks and farm work. Listened to by office workers with trucks that never leave paved roads.
Show threadVamanosJul 22, 2023

Relevant Bo Burnham song for those interested

youtu.be/y7im5LT09a0

Bo Burnham's Country Song | Netflix Is A Joke

YouTube
Show threadDark ArcJul 22, 2023
As someone from an actual small town, that’s hilarious 😂
Show threadVamanos
I grew up outside of Jackson MS. Like, wayyy outside. And yeah. It hits pretty close to home.
Jul 22, 2023 at 3:50amWeb