Sheryl Crow has criticized Jason Aldean’s song “Try That in a Small Town” for promoting violence. The song, which has since been removed from CMT programming, includes lyrics about violence against people who disrespect law enforcement or the American flag.
.@Jason_Aldean I’m from a small town. Even people in small towns are sick of violence.There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting.
This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame https://t.co/cuOtUO9xjr
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) July 19, 2023
Crow, who is also from a small town, said that she was “sick of violence” and that Aldean’s song was “not American or small town-like.” She also pointed out that Aldean had survived a mass shooting in 2017, and that he should know better than to promote violence.
Aldean has denied that his song incites violence, and said that it is about “the feeling of community” that he experienced growing up. However, many people have interpreted the song as promoting violence, and it has been met with widespread criticism.
The controversy surrounding “Try That in a Small Town” has reignited the debate about gun violence and the role of music in promoting violence. It remains to be seen whether the song will have a lasting impact on the country music industry.
