At his July 21 concert in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jason Aldean reflected on the backlash to his new single, “Try That in a Small Town.”
The country star addressed the controversy around the song and its music video, which many have accused of having racist lyrics and imagery. There were also claims that the track was pro-violence and a “modern lynching song.”
“Try That in a Small Town” is a challenge to those who “carjack an old lady at a red light,” “pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store” or “cuss out a cop.” He told the audience to try that in a small town and “see how far ya make it down the road/ Around here, we take care of our own.”
He said, “What I am is a proud American. I’m proud to be from here. I love our country. I want to see it restored...
The country star addressed the controversy around the song and its music video, which many have accused of having racist lyrics and imagery. There were also claims that the track was pro-violence and a “modern lynching song.”
“Try That in a Small Town” is a challenge to those who “carjack an old lady at a red light,” “pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store” or “cuss out a cop.” He told the audience to try that in a small town and “see how far ya make it down the road/ Around here, we take care of our own.”
He said, “What I am is a proud American. I’m proud to be from here. I love our country. I want to see it restored...
- 7/24/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Donald Trump earlier this week on Truth Social teased that he’d be making a “Major Announcement” on Thursday, prompting questions as to what on Earth the former president was up to. Is it a rally tour? Is it his candidacy for House speaker? Is it something dumber and more pathetic than anyone could have anticipated? Yes, of course it was. It’s a Donald Trump Digital Trading Card Nft Collection.
The former president on Thursday rolled out a new line of NFTs, along with an infomercial-caliber video announcing that...
The former president on Thursday rolled out a new line of NFTs, along with an infomercial-caliber video announcing that...
- 12/15/2022
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Paradigm Talent Agency has hired new agents, Nikita Adams, who joins the company’s Unscripted department, and William Rodriguez, who joins as a Comedy Touring agent. Rodriguez’s clients include Keenen Ivory Wayans, Piff The Magic Dragon, Tommy Davidson, Chad Prather, Aries Spears and April Macie. Both Adams and Williams will be based in the agency’s Beverly Hills office.
“William and Nikita are widely respected executives throughout the industry, and are perfect additions as we grow our Unscripted and Comedy touring business,” said Andrew Ruf, Paradigm’s Co-Head of Talent. “Their outlook on agenting is completely in line with Paradigm’s philosophy, with an integrity and focus on detail that enables us to fulfill our clients’ creative, commercial and personal aspirations while sustaining those careers over time. We welcome them to the team.”
Adams, a veteran production and development executive, spent four years as a production executive at Bet Networks...
“William and Nikita are widely respected executives throughout the industry, and are perfect additions as we grow our Unscripted and Comedy touring business,” said Andrew Ruf, Paradigm’s Co-Head of Talent. “Their outlook on agenting is completely in line with Paradigm’s philosophy, with an integrity and focus on detail that enables us to fulfill our clients’ creative, commercial and personal aspirations while sustaining those careers over time. We welcome them to the team.”
Adams, a veteran production and development executive, spent four years as a production executive at Bet Networks...
- 3/27/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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