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. After the song's peak position on the Hot 100 was revealed, several allegations of chart fixing and payola were made against Aldean as his song has chart well higher than the final chart projections from 2 days before it was revealed.
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.
Fast
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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Goodbye harvester,
And goodbye hello baby,
After a long hard day,
Of plowing dirt
Goodbye way of life,
Goodbye pass it down,
Of praying for rain,
A two year drought,
Walking on faith,
And toughing it out
Hey,
What's past is past,
Oh, nothing in this world lasts
Hey,
Aren't those four lanes fast
Goodbye gravel road, thanks for the ride,
For watching over me
Remember the time, I rolled my truck,
And you were there when I woke up,
You walked me home, yeah you lead me home, but
Hey,
What's past is past,
Oh, nothing in this world lasts
Hey,
Aren't those four lanes fast
Goodbye, tomorrow's another day,
In no time, it only moves one way,
Away from yesterday,
Oh the memories never fade
Hey,
What's past is past,
Oh, nothing in this world lasts
Hey,
Aren't those four lanes fast
Aren't they fast,
What's past is past,
Aren't they fast,
Aren't they fast.
In Jason Aldean’s hit song “Fast,” the singer reflects on the changes in his life and how quickly time is moving. The song is a tribute to the memories and experiences of his past, but also an acknowledgement that life moves too fast. The lyrics speak to the transition from a slower, rural way of life to one that is modern and fast-paced.
The song speaks of leaving behind a simple way of life, where he used to plow dirt and pray for rain, for the hustle and bustle of modern life. He says goodbye to the gravel roads and days of walking on faith and toughing it out. The singer acknowledges the past and the memories that will never fade, but he also looks forward to tomorrow, knowing that it only moves in one direction.
The song paints a picture of change and transition, where the world around the singer is constantly moving forward. He recognizes that nothing in this world lasts forever and that time moves quickly. As he reflects on his life, he realizes that he must embrace the present and enjoy the ride as he speeds down the four-lane highway of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye crack of dawn,
Saying farewell to the early morning hours
Goodbye harvester,
Saying farewell to the agricultural way of life symbolized by the harvester
And goodbye hello baby,
Saying hello to a new way of life after moving away from a rural area
After a long hard day,
Reflecting on a difficult day
Of plowing dirt
Ending a day of physical labor
Goodbye way of life,
End of an era for a particular lifestyle
Goodbye pass it down,
End of tradition where knowledge and possessions are passed down through generations
Goodbye up all night,
Saying goodbye to the long nights spent waiting for favorable weather conditions
Of praying for rain,
Agricultural life often requires favorable rainfall to thrive
A two year drought,
Reflecting on a difficult time marked by dry conditions
Walking on faith,
Enduring tough times through trust in a higher power
And toughing it out
Persisting through difficult circumstances
Hey,
Introducing a new statement
What's past is past,
Acknowledging that the past cannot be changed
Oh, nothing in this world lasts
Everything has an expiration date, nothing is permanent
Hey,
Introducing a new statement
Aren't those four lanes fast
Highlighting the speed at which life moves in a new place
Goodbye gravel road, thanks for the ride,
Reflecting on the memories associated with a less traveled path
For watching over me
Feeling a sense of protection or guidance from the road
Remember the time, I rolled my truck,
Recalling a specific incident that occurred on the road
And you were there when I woke up,
Feeling grateful for the road's presence during a potentially dangerous situation
You walked me home, yeah you lead me home, but
Feeling a sense of familiarity with the road, almost as if it guided the way home
Goodbye, tomorrow's another day,
Acknowledging that there will always be a new day
In no time, it only moves one way,
Time only moves in one direction
Away from yesterday,
Leaving the past behind
Oh the memories never fade
Reflecting on the lasting memories associated with the past
Aren't they fast,
Highlighting the speed at which life moves in a new place
Aren't they fast.
Emphasizing the idea that life moves quickly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom C. Shapiro, Neil Thrasher, Michael William Dulaney
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Mac Minor
This whole album was fire and is still my favorite. Lost my best friend of 27 years last year and we would always ride backroads and fish listening to this album. See you when I see you hits way different when your best friend is gone.
Woody
Jason is from my favorite city plus aldean is a great vocalist. His music has pulled me through many hard days and times. Stay true jason.
Στέφαν
Thank you everyone who was involved in the making of this hit.
Revitalizing song
jp codnia
One of his very best, and seemingly unnoticed
poi pio
when i'm running pipe and pulling wire in a cold windowless building or driving home in 8 lanes bumper to bumper, this song says it all. I'm gonna go back home one these days.
Eunice Susie Gribble
This song is great and it makes me sad, glad, and my emotions are going in different directions.
recklesscharlie
This is a powerful song. Sung with honest emotion.
Elliott Parrish
This song is inspiring. I love the way Aldean's piano and guitar accompaniments alternate phrases, like two partners in an introspective, sentimental conversation. I could picture speeding down an open highway on a summer's day and hearing this song, its triumphant melody complementing the sunshine.
Ivywood Records
Thats a tenant of country music; the call and response.
Interestingly it comes from Blues music in the 30s, which stems from African American subculture in early 20th century which had roots in tribal, sub saharan african culture dating to pre colonial times.
What a world.
Ivywood Records
You will rarely see country music intellectualized but there ya go .