Jason Aldean Addresses Controversy Over 'Try That In A Small Town,' Releases 11th Studio Album 'Highway Desperado'

Country Star Stands by Controversial Music Video Amid Backlash, Releases 11th Album While Discussing Longstanding Feud with Maren Morris and Expressing Support for Trump.

Country singer Jason Aldean remains bewildered by backlash surrounding his song and music video 'Try That in a Small Town', expressing that the track's pro-gun and violence-inciting profile was surprising and appealed to a demographic who shared his sentiments.
The music video, filmed in front of the historically significant Maury County Courthouse, had been criticized for its perceived promotion of racial violence and was removed from CMT following its debut, yet Aldean believes critics were finding controversy where there was none.
Amid an ongoing feud with fellow country star Maren Morris, who had openly criticized Aldean and his wife's transphobic comments, Aldean states he had never had a substantial conversation with Morris and found her claims to know his family strange.
In a lightning round of questions, Aldean declined to confirm whether President Biden was legitimately elected, revealed satisfaction with his decision to opt out of the COVID-19 vaccine, and expressed support for a GOP nomination of Donald Trump, whom he has met on a few occasions and admires.
Aldean's 11th studio album, titled 'Highway Desperado', was recently released and features the controversial song 'Try That In A Small Town' which unexpectedly climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after release.