Country music superstar Jason Aldean’s hit single “Try That in a Small Town” sparked a wave of controversy when it was released, with accusations of racism from the left. In response, the song’s writers have launched a new podcast to shed light on the small American towns mentioned in the song.
One of the songwriters, Neil Thrasher, spoke about the podcast on Truth Voices, expressing his desire to use their talents to help small towns across the country. The inspiration for “Try That in a Small Town” came from a news report showing violent incidents in New York City, leading to the creation of a song that highlighted the lawlessness in major American cities.
Despite concerns about the song’s content, Jason Aldean was eager to record and release it, leading to a surge in media coverage and online viewership. The controversy surrounding the song only served to increase its popularity, with digital sales soaring after the video was pulled from CMT.
The writers of “Try That in a Small Town” maintain that the song is not racist and simply reflects the truth about the crime plaguing many cities. Their new podcast aims to shift the focus back to the values and people of small towns, with plans to support local communities and veterans through their work.
