Jason Aldean: The Las Vegas Shooting, Transgenderism in Schools, and Politics in the Music Industry
2024/9/4
The Tucker Carlson Show
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Jason Aldean
杰森·阿尔迪恩在访谈中谈到创作歌曲《Try That in a Small Town》的初衷是为了反映社会现实中被忽视的问题，以及艺术家应该坚持自己的立场。他批评媒体歪曲事实，操纵叙事，并表示艺术家不必对所有批评都做出回应。他还谈到了对疫情期间社会动荡和国家分裂的感受，以及对某些社会现象（如变性人参加女子运动）的反对。他认为某些反社会行为在小城镇难以发生，因为社区紧密联系，而大城市更容易发生社会动荡。他谈到了歌曲发布后一部分粉丝流失，但也吸引了新的粉丝，并表示艺术家应该做真实的自己，而不是迎合大众。他还谈到了对查理·丹尼尔斯的尊敬，以及许多艺术家害怕表达自己的政治观点，担心会影响事业。他认为艺术家有责任表达自己的观点，并批评唱片公司和经纪公司可能会阻止艺术家表达自己的观点。他谈到了自己对特朗普总统的支持，以及对加文·纽瑟姆州长的批评。他还谈到了拉斯维加斯枪击案给他带来的影响，以及对枪击案调查结果的不满。最后，他还谈到了自己创作歌曲的过程以及对乡村音乐未来的展望。
Deep Dive
Jason Aldean discusses the origins of his controversial song, "Try That in a Small Town," and the intense reactions it provoked. He explains how the song came about from discussions with fellow musicians about the state of the country, emphasizing his intention to address issues he felt were being ignored. Aldean also details the media's role in shaping the narrative around the song, particularly their focus on alleged racial undertones and the controversy surrounding the video's filming location.
- Jason Aldean's song, "Try That in a Small Town," sparked significant controversy upon its release.
- The song's video was filmed in front of a courthouse with a history of racial tension, further fueling the controversy.
- Aldean maintains that the song was not intended to be about race and that the media misrepresented his message.
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