Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Becomes No. 2 Hit

Jason Aldean performs onstage during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on May 11, 2023. Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Country star Jason Aldean’s single “Try That in a Small Town” has become a No. 2 hit, after controversy over the music video last week.

Mr. Aldean’s song sported lyrics that criticized the 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots.