Jason Aldean Try That In A Small Town Video sparks controversy online

Jason Aldean’s most recent music video, ‘Try That in a Small Town,’ for his leading single off his impending eleventh studio album has stirred up various responses since it was premiered in May. Aldean may not be the writer of the song, but its content has been a hot topic of dispute lately. A portion of Aldean’s fan base has faulted the song for endorsing violence and racial prejudice, given its lyrics that allude to guns and a confrontational stance. The lyrics ‘Try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road / Around here, we take care of our own / You cross that line, it won’t take long’ have spurred conversations and split opinions among the audience. Artists often receive both praise and criticism for their work, and this song’s message and purpose remain a topic of ongoing debate across multiple platforms and social media channels.

Jason Aldean Try That In A Small Town Video

The release of the song’s music video in July brought about fresh controversy for ‘Try That in a Small Town’ by Jason Aldean. The visuals presented in the video drew criticism from social media users.

Debate surrounding the song and its music video erupted upon the video’s release on July 14. The video, directed by Shaun Silva, displayed Jason Aldean performing in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee. The site has historical relevance as the location of the 1927 lynching of 18-year-old Black man Henry Choate, who was accused of assaulting a white woman. The selection of this location for the video sparked debate over its suitability and sensitivity. Moreover, the music video featured depictions of vandalism and disturbances echoing the 2020 racial injustice protests. Nevertheless, some viewers on TikTok noted that specific scenes were borrowed from stock footage or protests overseas, which raised doubts about the accuracy and context of these images. The representation of these components in the music video incited public discussion and examination, as social media users shared their views on the perceived insensitivity and aptness of the visual content. Consequently, the video drew media attention and intensified the existing controversy concerning the song and its visual depiction.

Tacklebox, the production company behind the ‘Try That in a Small Town’ music video, confirmed that the filming site is a popular and frequently used location outside of Nashville. The company noted that this spot has been used in several music videos and films, highlighting its appeal and flexibility in the entertainment sector. Some of the notable projects filmed here include the Lifetime Original movie ‘Steppin’ into the Holiday’ with Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer, Runaway June’s ‘We Were Rich’ music video, the Paramount holiday film ‘A Nashville Country Christmas’ featuring Tanya Tucker, and the ‘Hannah Montana’ movie.

This specific location’s history of being used in diverse productions is not out of the ordinary, as it has evidently been a go-to choice for various artists and genres in the industry.