By removing Jason Aldean’s popular song “Try That In A Small Town” from their rotation, Country Music Television managed to generate $200 billion in revenue—a storyline that is even more stunning than discovering a hipster in a honky-tonk. We thought country music was all about pick-up trucks and lost pets, but now it’s delivering a financial cliffhanger that would make Wall Street wince!
You read correctly, dear reader. That’s billion, capitalized “b.” To put it in perspective, that kind of money could be used to purchase Grand Ole Opry tickets for each and every one of us, and even then, there would be enough money left over to create cowboy boots for every man, woman, and child on the earth.
The narrative proceeds as follows: The guy next door with a guitar and country music superstar Jason Aldean recorded a song that raised more eyebrows than a brawl in a henhouse. A perfect storm of controversy was created by his song, which was placed against the backdrop of a lynching site and contained lyrics about actions that were not acceptable in a small town.
When faced with this storm, CMT opted to be cautious. They ended Aldean’s song, maybe in an attempt to avoid the controversy. However, they were walking straight into a financial abyss without realizing it.
The audience’s response was immediate and as painful as a country music star’s slapped lover.
But don’t you worry about CMT, they’re not out of the rodeo yet. If there’s one thing we know about country music, it’s that there’s always a comeback around the corner. Just like a cowboy dusting off his boots after being thrown from a bucking bronco, they’ll regroup, reassess, and maybe, just maybe, rethink their strategy the next time a controversial country song rides into town.
But for now, let’s pour one out for CMT and their $200 billion whoopsie-daisy. It’s a stark reminder that when it comes to country music, it’s more than just catchy tunes and twangy guitars. It’s about loyalty, community, and standing up for what you believe in – whether it’s on a small-town main street or in the high-stakes world of television broadcasting.
So, here’s to you, CMT – may your future be filled with less controversy, more music, and a steady climb back up that financial mountain. After all, the only way to go from here is up. In the meantime, if you need us, we’ll be over here enjoying Aldean’s song – it’s the #1 in the world, you know.
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