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Deadline reports:

Jason Aldean stood by the footage used in his controversial video for “Try That in a Small Town.” However, the video has since been edited to remove clips from Black Lives Matter protests in Atlanta.

The country singer in the middle of backlash over the lyrics of his song and imagery in his video is accused of being pro-violence and pro-lynching. The music video that was removed by CMT has now been cut and footage from Fox 5’s Atlanta has been taken out.

Aldean denied his video had anything to do with the BLM protests saying in a statement, “These references are not only meritless, but dangerous.”

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Andy Vermaut shares:Jason Aldean’s Controversial “Try That In A Small Town” Music Video Gets BLM Protest Clips Edited Out: Jason Aldean stood by the footage used in his controversial video for “Try That in a Small Town.” However, the video has… Thankyou. https://t.co/jQ7eXURR3V pic.twitter.com/AojiJwA4wI

— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) July 26, 2023