Since 2005, Aldean has been signed to Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released 11 albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2012 album Night Train is certified double-platinum, while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless, 2009 album Wide Open, 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt are all certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, twice for Best Country Album.
On July 23, 2021, Aldean released the single "If I Didn't Love You", featuring Carrie Underwood. It was the leadoff single to his tenth studio album, a double album project entitled Macon, Georgia. The first half, Macon, was released on November 12, 2021.
On January 14, 2022, "Trouble with a Heartbreak" was released as the album's second single and is the leadoff single to the second half of the album, Georgia, which was released on April 22, 2022.
On March 25, 2022, Aldean and Brantley Gilbert released the single "Rolex® on a Redneck".
On June 13th, 2022 Aldean released the single "That's What Tequila Does" to country radio ,from the double album "Macon, Georgia".
In 2023, Aldean sparked controversy as his song "Try That In A Small Town" as well as its music video attacked the Black Lives Matter movement and promoted guns. Both have been criticized as racist and for allegedly promoting gun violence. Aldean has denied the allegations. CMT later pulled the music video for the song in response to these allegations. The music video was also shot at the site of the lynching of black man Henry Choate in 1927, leading to accusations of Aldean supporting lynchings. Aldean has also denied these allegations. The song reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart which is the first number 1 single Jason Aldean has ever had.
On August 24, 2023, Aldean announced his eleventh album Highway Desperado, which was released on November 3, 2023, and released the song "Let Your Boys Be Country" the following day.
Drink One for Me
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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I wish I was home
Can't wait to get back,
But while I'm gone
Y'all carry on
Drink one for me, for all the old times
We tore up that town, raised hell alright
Some of the best memories I've ever had
So go on and get crazy
And drink one for me
I can't count the miles,
It just feels so far
And it could be a while
'Til I'm where you are
So keep me in your heart
Drink one for me, for all the old times
We tore up that town, raised hell alright
Tell the boys, thanks for having my back
Some of the best memories I've ever had
So go on and get crazy
And drink one
For the ones you can't be with
The ones we'll always miss
And times like this
And times like this
Drink one for me, for all the old times
We tore up that town, raised hell alright
Tell the boys, thanks for having my back
Some of the best memories I've ever had
So go on and get crazy
And drink one for me
Drink one for me
"Drink One For Me" is a song about missing home and friends while being away from them. The singer expresses how much he longs to be back home, but in the meantime, he wants his friends to enjoy themselves on his behalf. He tells them to drink one for him, just like the old times when they used to have a great time together, reminisce over the good memories, let loose and party. He also wants them to thank the boys for covering his back, implying that they have been there for him through tough times. The singer acknowledges that they can't be with everyone they miss, but they can still honor them in moments like this, by having a good time while carrying them in their hearts. The chorus concludes with a repeat of the request to drink one for him.
The song speaks to the universal experience of missing someone or something while being away. It reminds us that we can still feel connected to the people we miss by celebrating in their honor. Drinking one for someone is a symbolic gesture of solidarity and gratitude that cements friendships.
The chorus of the song is infectious and will encourage listeners to sing along with these memorable lyrics. The emotions conveyed in the song are relatable and sentimental, making it a favorite among country music fans. Jason Aldean's interpretation of the tune is emotive, and the melody perfectly captures the melancholic mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know how bad, I wish I was home
I am feeling homesick right now and I really want to be back there
Can't wait to get back, But while I'm gone
Although I can't wait to return home, for now, I am asking you to continue living your life without me
Y'all carry on
Please proceed with your daily activities in my absence and continue living life normally.
Drink one for me, for all the old times
I want you to raise a glass to me, in memory of all the good times we had together in the past
We tore up that town, raised hell alright
We had such crazy and wonderful times in that town, we had a lot of fun activities and partied hard.
Tell the boys, thanks for having my back
Please let my friends know that I am grateful for their support and encouragement while I am away from home.
Some of the best memories I've ever had
The memories I've shared with my friends are some of the best moments in my entire life.
So go on and get crazy And drink one for me
I want y'all to have fun with your friends, and please remember me while you're doing so.
I can't count the miles, It just feels so far
Although I don't know how much distance has separated us, it feels like it's taking forever to get to my destination.
'Til I'm where you are, So keep me in your heart
Until I can reunite with you, please keep me in your thoughts and wishes.
For the ones you can't be with, The ones we'll always miss, And times like this
Please raise a glass to all the friends you have lost touch with, whom we will always love and cherish in our hearts. And, to all the happy moments you're missing out on, let's remember them.
Drink one for me, for all the old times
Once again, if you could kindly raise a toast to all the amazing times we shared together, I'd be really grateful.
We tore up that town, raised hell alright
Please remember how we went wild and had the time of our lives anywhere we went, but especially in that town.
Tell the boys, thanks for having my back
Please convey my thanks to my friends for being there for me whenever I needed them.
Some of the best memories I've ever had
All the memories I've shared with my friends are a treasure trove of some of the happiest moments in my life.
So go on and get crazy And drink one for me
Once again, I am urging you to let loose with your buddies and remember me while doing so.
Drink one for me
Finally, I am repeating the same request: please raise a glass to me, in memory of our friendship and having fun together.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEIL THRASHER, TONY MARTIN, WENDELL MOBLEY
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