"Drivin' Around Song" is a song recorded by American country rap singer Colt Ford and country music singer Jason Aldean. It is the third single from his fourth studio album, Declaration of Independence. The song was written by Chris Tompkins and Craig Wiseman.
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| Single by Colt Ford featuring Jason Aldean | ||||
| from the album Declaration of Independence | ||||
| Released | July 29, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country rap | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Average Joes | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Dann Huff | |||
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Critical reception
editBilly Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song three stars out of five, saying that "It’s the sort of chorus you’d find on, well … a Jason Aldean song. His voice blends seamlessly into the arrangement, which can’t be said about Ford’s lines. He patters over a thin banjo and drum machine until the build to the chorus. This leaves his gruff delivery to carry the story without the support of the energetic sound machine that makes him such a popular live act. That’s not the best use of his talent."[1]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Potsy Ponciroli and premiered in October 2013.[2] The video features footage of an ATV driving around Mooresville, North Carolina.
Chart performance
edit"Drivin' Around Song" debuted at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3] | 6 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 56 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 41 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[6] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Dukes, Billy (July 23, 2013). "Colt Ford (Feat. Jason Aldean), 'Drivin' Around Song' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Colt Ford : Drivin' Around Song (featuring Jason Aldean)". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ "Colt Ford Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Colt Ford Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Colt Ford Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "American single certifications – Colt Ford – Drivin' Around Song". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 20, 2023.