Instagram/Jason Aldean Music Jason Aldean's small-town anthems evolve from ambivalence to defiance in "Try That in a Small Town," sparking cultural debate. April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - Some characters in Jason Aldean songs have previously expressed frustration or ambivalence toward their small-town roots. For example, in the 2010 track "Church Pew or Bar Stool," the narrator feels isolated and caught between Saturday-night drinkers and Sunday churchgoers in a one-stoplight town.