Country star Jason Aldean recently addressed accusations of racism stemming from his song “Try That in a Small Town.” Speaking at a Cincinnati show, he refused to apologize or back down. Aldean acknowledged the criticism, stating, “It’s been a long-a** week.” He emphasized that while people have different opinions, it doesn’t make them true, asserting his pride in being a proud American.
Expressing his love for America, he called for a restoration of the nation to its previous state. The crowd responded with a passionate chant of “USA! USA!” as they supported his vision of a revitalized country.
🇺🇸 USA Chants Break Out as Jason Aldean Addresses the Media Attacks on Him This Week
“I love our country. I want to see it restored to what it once was before all this bullsh*t started happening to us.”
*From last night’s show in Cincinnati, OH (7/21) pic.twitter.com/VKGRIp0PvD
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Fans praised Aldean for representing small-town America and refusing to conform to woke ideologies. Many welcomed his stance, as they believed some country singers had previously gone woke but were now awakening to the real sentiments of Americans.
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