Drivin' Around Song

"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.

"Drivin' Around Song"
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)	Chris Tompkins Craig Wiseman
Producer(s)	Dann Huff
Colt Ford singles chronology
"Back" (2012) "Drivin' Around Song" (2013) "The High Life" (2014)
Jason Aldean singles chronology
"Night Train" (2013) "Drivin' Around Song" (2013) "When She Says Baby" (2013)

Critical reception

Billy 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

The 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

"Drivin' Around Song" debuted at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[3]	6
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[4]	56
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5]	41

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[6]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Dukes, Billy (July 23, 2013). "Colt Ford (Feat. Jason Aldean), 'Drivin' Around Song' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
2. "CMT : Videos : Colt Ford : Drivin' Around Song (featuring Jason Aldean)". Country Music Television. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
3. "Colt Ford Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard.
4. "Colt Ford Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
5. "Colt Ford Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
6. "American single certifications – Colt Ford – Drivin%27 Around Song". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2014. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.