Jason Aldean Responds to “Professional-Lynching” Accusations in Track “Attempt That In a Small City” – E! On-line

Jason Aldean is addressing allegations of racism in his new tune.

The nation singer confronted backlash over the lyrics to his Could 2023 tune “Attempt That In A Small City,” which threatens violence towards perceived criminals, as the lyrics name out individuals who carjack, assault strangers and rob liquor shops.

“Bought a gun that my granddad gave me / They are saying at some point they’re gonna spherical up / Nicely, that s–t would possibly fly within the metropolis, good luck,” Aldean sings. “Attempt that in a small city / See how far ya make it down the highway / Round right here, we care for our personal / You cross that line, it will not take lengthy / So that you can discover out, I like to recommend you do not.”

Aldean—who additionally describes the small city as “full of excellent ol’ boys, raised up proper”—launched an accompanying music video July 14, which was reportedly filmed at a courthouse in Colombia, Tenn. the place a Black man named Henry Choate was lynched within the Nineteen Twenties, per Billboard.