Avast ye scallywags! Lee Greenwood showers praise upon Jason Aldean despite the naysayers, calling him the grandest patriot of all!
2023-07-21
Avast ye scallywags! Me hearties, tis be a tale of valor! Lee Greenwood, that mighty country minstrel, be defendin' Jason Aldean 'gainst those lubberly left-wing scurvy dogs! They be tryin' to cancel our beloved country crooner for his "Try That in a Small Town" shanty video. Arrr, let the music play on!
Country music legend Lee Greenwood came to the defense of singer Jason Aldean amidst liberal backlash over his music video for the song "Try That in a Small Town." Greenwood, known for his patriotic hit "God Bless the USA," praised Aldean as a patriot and dismissed claims of racism, stating that it was about freedom of expression. Aldean's video features news clips of riots and looting in 2020, asserting that small towns wouldn't tolerate such lawlessness. Activists accused Aldean of being racist and promoting lynching, leading CMT to pull the video. Greenwood, a self-described Bible-thumping, gun-toting Christian, commended Aldean for representing small-town flavor and urged him to ignore the noise. Aldean's lyrics warn criminals and those who disrespect law enforcement and the American flag to "try that in a small town." The song's pro-Second Amendment messaging caused outcry among liberals, but Greenwood expressed gratitude for Aldean's portrayal of gun ownership for defense. Despite backlash from Variety and CNN, Aldean's song reached number one on iTunes. Greenwood emphasized that the song simply highlights the close-knit nature of small towns. Aldean defended the song on social media, denying any racial undertones and calling the accusations dangerous.