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Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
Episode: The Country Music Establishment Doesnât Care If Itâs Racist
Description: Country singer Jason Aldeanâs song and video âTry That in a Small Townâ has created backlash, with critics claiming the song promotes violence and anti-Black rhetoric. Still, Aldean is just the tip of the racist iceberg for the country music business says historian Amanda Marie Martinez, who came on this bonus episode of The New Abnormal to discuss the Aldean controversy with Danielle. She shares insight into the genreâs racist history and why we shouldnât expect them to change their tune anytime soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.