Jason Aldean appeared on the 2024 CMT Music Awards after controversy with the cable music channel over the “Attempt That In a Small City” video.
Aldean was not on the Moody Heart however carried out “Let Your Boys Be Nation” from an out of doors stage on the College of Texas Tower.
The award present was broadcast dwell on CBS, however months in the past, CMT eliminated the “Attempt That In A Small City” music video from its rotation after being criticized for selling violence.
The lyrics, paired with the pictures of the music video for “Attempt That in a Small City,” bothered many individuals. In a single a part of the tune, Aldean sings, “obtained a gun that my granddad gave me, they are saying at some point they’re gonna spherical up, nicely, that shit would possibly fly within the metropolis, good luck.”
Following the controversy, Aldean launched an announcement on X/Twitter denying that his tune was anti-BLM and pro-lynching.
“Previously 24 hours I’ve been accused of releasing a pro-lynching tune (a tune that has been out since Could) and was topic to the comparability that I (direct quote) was not too happy with the nationwide BLM protests,” Aldean posted again in July 2023. “These references should not solely meritless, however harmful. There may be not a single lyric within the tune that references race or factors to it- and there isn’t a single video clip that isn’t actual information footage -and whereas I can try to respect others to have their very own interpretation of a tune with music- this one goes too far.”
Days after CMT banned his music video from the community, Aldean blasted “cancel tradition” throughout a live performance.
“You guys understand how it’s, nowadays, cancel tradition is a factor. That’s one thing that if individuals don’t like what you say they fight to ensure they will cancel you, which suggests attempt to destroy your life, destroy all the pieces,” Aldean mentioned to his followers. “One factor I noticed this week was a bunch of nation music followers that may see by numerous the bullshit. I noticed nation music followers rally like I’ve by no means seen earlier than and it was fairly badass, I gotta say. Thanks guys a lot.”
Following the backlash, the music video was edited to take away the clips from the BLM protests.
Watch Aldean’s efficiency on the 2024 CMT Music Awards within the video beneath.