Jason Aldean accused of promoting ‘gun violence’ in new song ‘Try That In A Small Town’ lyrics about how he and his friends will shoot you if you try to take their guns

Jason Aldean accused of promoting ‘gun violence’ in new song ‘Try That In A Small Town’ lyrics about how he and his friends will shoot you if you try to take their guns.

Directed by Shaun Silva, the thought-provoking clip features the country superstar singing the tune at the historic Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, intertwined with clips of current events that bring the song’s lyrics to life.

With this music video, Jason Aldean takes a bold step by using his platform to shine a light on pressing social and political issues. The clip features footage from protests, rallies, and significant moments in history, underscoring the message of the song and its call for action and unity. 

“It’s too easy to get guns, first and foremost,” he told the Associated Press in 2018. “When you can walk in somewhere and you can get one in five minutes, do a background check that takes five minutes, like how in-depth is that background check? Those are the issues I have. It’s not necessarily the guns themselves or that I don’t think people should have guns. I have a lot of them.”

At the time of music video’s release, Jason Aldean shared a message with fans via his Instagram, showcasing small-town pride.

“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,’” he wrote on social media. “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 you are not alone in feeling that way.”

Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher penned this song and the “come and get it” retort. The singer’s previous statements on gun rights are a bit more nuanced, and these lyrics may not be exactly in line with his personal views. Six months after being at the center of one of the worst massacres in history, Aldean took a middle-of-the-road stance.