Jason Aldean Criticizes ‘Cancel Culture’ During Concert Performance

Jason Aldean recently performed a song called “Try That in a Small Town,” which has generated controversy. In response to the backlash, Aldean expressed his disapproval of what he sees as “cancel culture.” He believes that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, even if he may not agree. Aldean is a proud American and wants to see the country restored to its former glory. He made these statements during a concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Source: CBS News)

Aldean continued to express his love for his country and his family, stating that he would do anything to protect them. The audience responded with chants of “USA! USA!” However, Country Music Television (CMT) pulled the video of the performance after accusations that the song promotes violence or even lynching. Despite the controversy, Aldean chose to perform the song at the concert, as he believes in its message. He addressed the concert audience, acknowledging their shared values and principles. He emphasized the desire for a safe environment for children and the need to prevent acts of violence. Aldean received support from fellow country star Luke Bryan, who dedicated a song to him during his own concert. (Source: Variety)

While some recording artists were critical of Aldean, citing a past controversy involving blackface, others took a different approach. Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell challenged Aldean to write his next single himself, instead of relying on a producer. Isbell questioned how one can defend the content of a song they weren’t involved in creating. (Source: Twitter)