Looks like things have been pretty bad in Nashville lately!
Headlines related to the latest happenings in Music City’s country music scene have been focused on some of the biggest names in the genre for the past week.
Influencer Brittany Kerr-Aldean, wife of country music star Jason Aldean, found herself in hot water on social media after she shared her thoughts on gender in an Instagram post from last week.
Aldean’s controversial comments soon caught the attention of two famous singers in the country music community and a social media firestorm soon ensued, which doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon!
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What Are the Specifics About Country Music’s Latest Firestorm?
On August 23, the influencer shared a transition post featuring before and after shots of her makeup routine.
In the caption of her post Mrs. Aldean wrote, “I really want to thank my parents for not changing my gender when I went through my tomboyish phase. I love this girl’s life,” she wrote, including a peace emoji at the end of her statement.
Things will soon be anything but peaceful for influencers.
Singers Maren Morris and Cassadee Pope notably shared their thoughts on Aldean’s comments shortly after.
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According to Us Weekly, Pope took to Twitter and tweeted, “You’d think celebrities with beauty brands would see the positives in including LGBTQ+ people in their messaging. But instead, here we are, hearing someone compare their ‘tomboy phase’ to someone wanting to transition. It’s great .”
Pope’s tweet refers to transgender members of the LQBTQIA+ community; trans individuals know their true identity does not align with the gender they were assigned at birth.
Morris also weighed in on Aldean’s comments by replying to Pope’s tweet.
The “Circles Around This Town” singer tweeted “It’s so easy to, like, not be a human sc*mbag. Sell your clip-ins and zip them up, Insurrection Barbie.”
Aldean’s friends and fans soon came to his support including conservative commentator Candace Owens.
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Owens too weighed on the Pope’s Twitter thread after taking issue with Morris’ comments.
He replied “It’s easier not to castrate your kids. But I guess anything sells bad records.”
Morris didn’t leave it hanging; she replied, “Oh my god, not you. My Grammy is sobbing right now. Also why do you always go to “castration” and “pedophile” to try to cover up arguments? This is honestly disturbing and worth seeing .”
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How The Aldeans Responded to Controversy?
The influencer, whose Instagram following grew rapidly after the controversy according to Newsweek, decided to embrace Morris’ “Insurrection Barbie” moniker by including it in products for her followers to buy.
Aldean and fellow influencer, Kasi Rosa Wix, both shared Instagram posts featuring the two wearing pullovers with the words “Don’t step on our kids” in the legendary ‘Barbie’ font on the front on Wednesday.
Mr. Aldean publicly supported his wife in the comments section of her original post on Aug. 23, commenting, “LMAO!! I’m happy [her parents] not really, cause you and I won’t exercise.” (via Us Weekly)
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What are the Latest Developments?
The transphobic tone of his wife’s social media activity lately has also affected the country music singer’s career.
In the latest development in the situation, Aldean has been released by TheGreenRoom, a PR company based in Nashville. According to People, Aldean has been a customer of TheGreenRoom for 17 years.
The outlet also reported TheGreenRoom’s co-owner, Tyne Parrish, shared a statement announcing the company’s split with Aldean.
“Music has always been and always will be TheGreenRoom’s core focus, so we’ve had to make the difficult decision after 17 years to step back from representing Jason…” Parrish’s statement began.
So far, neither Aldean has publicly commented on TheGreenRoom’s decision.
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