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The Root1y
Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Is the Racist Anthem White Folks Have Been Waiting For
a white lynch mob hung a young Black man named Henry Choate from a second-story window. In the “Try That in a Small Town” video, that same courthouse is draped in an American flag while Aldean ...
The Washington Post1y
The outrage over Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town,’ explained
Country music star Jason Aldean is facing immense backlash over his music video “Try That in a Small Town ... to remove a news clip of violence that took place during Black Lives Matter ...
USA Today1y
Jason Aldean stands behind 'Try That in a Small Town' amid controversy: 'I don't feel bad'
Jason Aldean is standing by his controversial summer hit "Try That in a Small Town" and its accompanying ... "There was white people in there. There was Black people. I mean, this video did ...
Variety1y
Jason Aldean Claims ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Music Video Did Not Have ‘Racist Undertones’ Because ‘People of All Color’ Are ‘Doing Stuff’ in It
Jason Aldean is disputing claims that his controversial music video for “Try That in a Small Town” had racist ... You know, there was white people in there. There was Black people.
The Hollywood Reporter10mon
Jason Aldean Dedicates “Try That In A Small Town” to Donald Trump After Assassination Attempt
By Tatiana Tenreyro Jason Aldean dedicated his controversial song “Try That In A Small Town ... old Black man Henry Choate was lynched in 1927 after he was accused of attacking a white ...
Fox News1y
Academics claim Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' contains 'coded language' to 'appeal to Trump Country'
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) condemned country music star Jason Aldean’s "Try That in a Small Town ... the gun is Black. The owner of a liquor store is probably Asian or maybe white.
ABC News1y
Jason Aldean's 'Try That In A Small Town' music video edited due to copyright issues
Jason Aldean's "Try That In A Small Town" music video ... Riot began in 1946 after a struggle between a Black World War II veteran and a white shopkeeper. Aldean gave a glimpse of the music ...
Los Angeles Times1y
Jason Aldean denies ‘Try That in a Small Town’ video says anything about lynching, race
Country musician Jason Aldean is defending lyrics in his song “Try That in a Small Town” that some have perceived ... was “not too pleased” with the Black Lives Matter protests.
ABC News1y
Jason Aldean responds to backlash over 'Try That In A Small Town' as CMT pulls it from its rotation
This is the site where the Columbia Race Riot began in 1946 after a struggle between a Black World War II veteran and a white shopkeeper. In the music video for "Try That In A Small Town," Aldean ...
The Hollywood Reporter1y
Jason Aldean Says “Try That in a Small Town” Was Intended to Depict “Lawlessness and the Disrespect for Cops,” Addresses Location Controversy
By Abbey White Associate Editor & News Writer Jason Aldean is addressing criticism of his controversial song “Try That in a Small Town,” including ... the nationwide Black Lives Matter protests.
The New York Times1y
Protest Scene Removed From Jason Aldean ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Video
A news clip of a Black ... video for the song “Try That in a Small Town” by the country music star Jason Aldean appears to have been edited to remove violent images of Black Lives Matter ...
Politifact1y
Jason Aldean's 'Try That in a Small Town' video includes footage from non-US protests
Critics of country singer Jason Aldean’s “Try That In a Small Town” music video ... showing Aldean, who is white, dressed for Halloween in blackface as Black rapper Lil Wayne.