I grew up in small town Tennessee; Jason Aldean's song does not represent my values
Arts And Entertainment,Music,Urban Rural Divide,Polarization,Culture War,Rural America
On July 14, country music artist Jason Aldean released the music video for his latest single "Try That In A Small Town."
In a statement on the same day, Aldean said he wants fans to remember that feeling of belonging.
"When u grow up in a small town, it's that unspoken rule of 'we all have each other's backs and we look out for each other," said Aldean. "It feels like somewhere along the way, that sense of community and respect has gotten lost. Deep down, we are all ready to get back to that. I hope my new music video helps y'all know that u are not alone in feeling that way. Go check it out!"
The music video and the song itself does create a sense of community, if you subscribe to Aldean's ultra-conservative views.
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