Sheryl Crow Calls Out Jason Aldean for 'Promoting Violence' With 'Try That In A Small Town' Song

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Sheryl Crow is sounding off on Jason Aldean's controversial new music, adding her voice to a growing chorus of critics. The 46-year-old country singer faced an onslaught of criticism over his song, «Try That in a Small Town,» after some found the lyrics to be pro-gun and the imagery in the music video to be offensive.

Country Music Television (CMT) also pulled the music video from broadcast on Tuesday, ET confirmed.  «I'm from a small town.

Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There's nothing small-town or American about promoting violence,» Crow, 61, wrote in a tweet on Tuesday, tagging the country star. «You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting.

This is not American or small town-like. It's just lame.» In her post, Crow retweeted a selection of lyrics from «Try That in a Small Town,» including: «Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk / Carjack an old lady at a red light / Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store / Ya think it's cool, well, act a fool if ya like / Cuss out a cop, spit in his face / Stomp on the flag and light it up / Yeah, ya think you're tough / Well, 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 / For you to find out, I recommend you don't / Try that in a small town.»The song continues, «Got a gun that my granddad gave me / They say one day they're gonna round up / Well, that s**t might fly in the city, good luck / Try that in a small town / See how far ya make it down the road / You cross that line, it won't take long / For you to find out, I recommend you don't / Try that in a small town.»  .@Jason_Aldean I’m from a small town.