Drama erupts over Jason Aldean's 'Try That In A Small Town.'

How often should you shower? Plus, cops question Carlee Russell's disappearance. July 20, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY July 20, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY The mystery of an Alabama woman's disappearance deepens after police say they haven't been able to verify her story, but did find some suspicious searches in her internet history. Plus, Jason Aldean responds to the backlash over critics labeling one of his songs "pro-lynching," and a man describes enduring a stroke at 28. The Latest   [Carlee Russell told police nude photos were taken while she was missing. Cops haven't verified most of her story.]( Police said yesterday that they have been [unable to verify initial statements]( made by an Alabama woman who disappeared for 48 hours after claiming she saw a toddler walking on the interstate. However, officials did say that before Carlee Russell vanished, she made [internet searches]( related to paying for Amber Alerts, how to take money from a register without getting caught and the abduction movie "Taken." Police in Hoover said Russell, 25, told them she was forced into an 18-wheeler truck and taken to a home where a man and a woman told her to get undressed and then took photos of her. Authorities said they have not found any evidence of a toddler walking down the interstate and have not been able to corroborate other statements Russell has made. [Here's the latest](. [Sheryl Crow and others criticized Jason Aldean's 'Try That In A Small Town' for promoting violence.]( Country music star Jason Aldean [responded to the backlash]( over his song "Try That In A Small Town" and its music video, which critics have said is pro-gun and anti-Black Lives Matter. After CMT said it would stop airing the video, Aldean fired back, saying he was "accused of releasing a pro-lynching song." The video shows news footage from protests and surveillance video of crimes projected on a Tennessee courthouse known for being the site of a lynching in 1927. "There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it," Aldean said in his defense. Sheryl Crow had some [harsh words for the song]( yesterday. "There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence," she tweeted. "This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame.” [Read more here](. [A 28-year-old man recognized the early symptoms of a stroke — but couldn't speak.]( In May, Stephen Vidman, 28, a neuroscience graduate student at Ohio State, began feeling lightheaded while at work and [suddenly couldn't get any words out](. “(I tried) to walk it off, and I fell over,” he told TODAY.com. “I couldn’t speak.” A professor nearby quickly evaluated him. “I remember them vividly telling me, ‘You are [having a stroke](,’” Vidman said. Two professors wheeled him in an office chair to a nearby hospital, where he was quickly treated. Doctors believe a car accident that ruptured his aorta when he was 18 may have ultimately caused the stroke. Vidman is raising awareness of the dangers of strokes, and he also spoke about the hurdles he's faced with his emotions and speech amid his ongoing recovery. [Read the full story here](. [🚿 How often should you shower? What dermatologists want you to know.]( When it comes to the internet-dividing question of [how often you should shower,]( it turns out there's no rule of thumb or hard scientific answer. It really depends on your skin, your age and your activity level, but one dermatologist told us generally you should shower every two to three days. While the thought of not showering every day is horrifying to some people (particularly [Al Roker](), bathing too frequently can leave you more prone to infection, experts say. Whatever your routine, check out these [10 best body washes and soaps]( for all types of skin you can shop right now. Now for a new query ... [which way do you face in the shower](? Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Mobility can be an overlooked part of fitness, but it can ward off pain and injury during your daily walks, workouts and everyday activities. We have [10 mobility exercises]( like toe-to-heel walks (above) that will give your ankles a better range of motion, stretch out your calves and improve your balance. They also work as a warmup before you go for a walk. And if you're looking to get a [walking routine]( started, make sure to join our [Start TODAY Facebook group](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. A sizzling platter of fajitas can be a welcome weeknight dinner, and this [sheet-pan chicken fajitas]( recipe from chef Jocelyn Delk Adams comes together in just 45 minutes. The dish features a homemade fajita spice mix with paprika, cumin and more, but a store-bought mix works in a pinch, too. Save any leftover seasoning for roasted vegetables or shrimp later in the week. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. When Mildred Kirschenbaum was born in 1923, "Instagram influencer" was a long way from being a real job description. The spunky 99-year-old, [who turns 100 next month](, is delighting followers by sharing all the wisdom she's learned over the years and dishing out advice in her New Yawk accent on her daughter's [Instagram]( account. She still drives a car, works out in a gym, trades stocks and options on her computer and lives independently in Boca Raton, Florida. She shared [6 tips for longevity and happiness,]( like staying adventurous and keeping in good shape. “It’s attitude, attitude,” Mildred told TODAY.com. “I enjoy every day.”   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](