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Country music superstar Jason Aldean found himself in hot water after including footage from Black Lives Matter riots in the music video for his latest hit, “Try That in a Small Town.” A Fox News affiliate, Fox 5 Atlanta, was quick to call out the use of their footage and gave Aldean’s production team a “polite ultimatum” to remove it.
🚨JUST IN🚨 Country music superstar Jason Aldean faces controversy over his latest music video! Forced to remove Black Lives Matter riot footage, questions arise on why it was included initially. Read the shocking story and watch the edited video here: https://t.co/6zzK0OFJ0A
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Curiosity abounds as to why the footage was included in the first place. Sources familiar with the production process revealed that Aldean’s team had initially reached out to Fox 5 Atlanta for permission to use a six-second clip showcasing the violence at a BLM rally. Instead of providing the necessary details, the production company sent a link to the song, hoping to woo the network with its relatable and patriotic lyrics.
Fox 5 Atlanta didn’t take the bait. They followed up with a firm request for the riot clip to be removed. Feeling the pressure, Aldean’s team complied and released an edited version of the video. Finally, the buzz started to build.
The pushback against Aldean’s music video has only served to motivate conservatives and fellow musicians to show their support. Country music star Brantley Gilbert didn’t hold back, criticizing woke “keyboard warriors” who attempt to cancel talented artists. He lamented the lack of a society where people could settle their differences with a good punch to the face.
Despite the controversy, Aldean’s hit single has maintained its number-one spot on iTunes since July 17th. This unexpected success hasn’t gone unnoticed, with a Republican governor extending an invitation for Aldean to perform at a public event. Even President Donald Trump chimed in, praising Aldean as a “terrific guy.” Interestingly, Country Music Television (CMT), owned by Paramount, decided to remove the music video altogether due to its inclusion of left-wing riot footage. The question remains whether CMT will give the green light to the new, edited version of the video. One can only hope that artistic freedom prevails over political correctness.
