Jason Aldean's Try That In A Small Town climbs to No.1 on the Billboard chart
Jason Aldean's single 'Try That In A Small Town' has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, following controversy surrounding its official video that included footage from the BLM movement. The video was edited to remove some footage but maintained scenes from a courthouse linked to historical racial violence. Aldean has defended his song amid accusations of racism, noting that the attention has boosted its streaming and airplay numbers. This also marks a significant moment in Billboard history with three country songs topping the chart simultaneously for the first time since its inception in 1958.
Published on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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