Sheryl Crow Slams Jason Aldean’s Pro-Gun Anthem as He Receives Support From Wife Brittany Aldean
usmagazine.comSheryl Crow and Brittany Aldean are both sharing their thoughts — however different they may be — after Jason Aldean‘s new song sparked backlash.Crow, 61, took to Twitter on Tuesday, July 18, after lyrics to Jason’s “Try That in a Small Town” ignited a debate among listeners. “@Jason_Aldean I’m from a small town.
Even people in small towns are sick of violence,” she wrote. “There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence.
You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting.”She added: “This is not American or small town-like.
It’s just lame.”Included in her post was a screenshot of Jason’s lyrics. “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,” he sings in the track. “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.”Conversation surrounding the pro-gun anthem — which was initially released in May — began after the release of its music video on Friday, July 14.
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