How Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' became a political controversy
The country music star is known for his songs about rural life, but critics, especially those on the left of the political spectrum, say his latest music video takes the nostalgic themes too far.
Country Music Television (CMT) says it will no longer air the music video "Try That In a Small Town" by Jason Aldean after critics of the video said it contained lyrics that glorified gun violence and conveyed traditionally racist ideas.
A CMT spokesperson confirmed the move to NPR on Thursday, but offered no comment on the reasoning.
Since the video's release on Friday, it's emerged as a familiar kind of political litmus test, with interpretations of its message often falling along voting divides.
Here's an overview of the situation:
What is "Try That in a Small Town" about?
, a 46-year-old country singer from Macon, — as promotion for his 11th upcoming album — that the discourse ratcheted up.
