Luke Bryan Does Not Request CMT to Remove His Videos in Solidarity with Jason Aldean Following Satirical Website Article's Viral Spread

Luke Bryan did not ask CMT to remove his music videos.

Toby Keith, the legendary country artist, is set to receive the Country Icon Award at the inaugural People's Choice Country Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes Keith's immense contribution to the country music industry and his status as an icon in the genre.

In recent news, there has been some confusion surrounding Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean's relationship with CMT. A satirical website published a story claiming that Bryan had requested CMT to remove his music videos from the channel in support of Aldean. However, this story is entirely false and should not be taken seriously.

CMT did confirm that they had stopped playing Aldean's controversial music video for "Try That in a Small Town" after initially airing it for three days. The video features provocative footage, including looting, protests, flag burnings, and a convenience store robbery. While the decision to pull the video may have caused some controversy, it is unrelated to any actions taken by Luke Bryan or other artists.

Unfortunately, many readers only saw the headline of the satirical article and began sharing it on social media without reading the full story. This led to widespread confusion and speculation within the country music community. It is important to always verify the credibility of sources before sharing information.

Despite the false rumors, a representative for CMT has confirmed that Luke Bryan has not requested the removal of his music videos from the channel. Bryan's publicist has not commented on the matter.

In a show of support for Jason Aldean, Nashville's E3 Chophouse, in which both Bryan and Aldean are investors, announced on Twitter that they would not be playing CMT in their restaurants. They expressed solidarity with Aldean and demanded a formal apology from CMT while also requesting the reinstatement of Aldean's music video.

It is worth noting that E3 Chophouse's decision to stop airing CMT may have been unrelated to the channel's actions regarding Aldean's video. Billboard has reached out to E3 Chophouse for clarification but has not received a response.

In conclusion, Toby Keith's upcoming recognition as the recipient of the Country Icon Award is a testament to his remarkable career in country music. The confusion surrounding Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean's relationship with CMT is a result of a satirical article that was taken out of context. It is important to always verify the credibility of sources and read beyond the headlines before sharing information.

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