GOP Candidates Play ‘Try That in a Small Town’ at Rallies in Show of Support to Jason Aldean

GOP Candidates Play ‘Try That in a Small Town’ at Rallies in Show of Support to Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean performs on stage during day three of CMA Fest 2023 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on June 10, 2023. Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Ross Muscato
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Republican presidential candidates are rallying behind country music singer Jason Aldean and his song “Try That in a Small Town,” issuing statements of support in what has become a political controversy and playing the tune at their campaign rallies. 
Since its release in mid-May, the now divisive song has skyrocketed in popularity among GOP and conservative listeners while being roundly denounced by the left, which accuse it of promoting gun violence and racism.