Freedom Was a Highway

"Freedom Was a Highway" is a song recorded by American country music singers Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley, released on February 1, 2021 as a single to country radio, and was from Allen's first EP Bettie James. The song was co-written by Matt Rogers, Ash Bowers and Allen, who also produced with former.[3]

"Freedom Was a Highway"
Single by Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley
from the EP Bettie James
ReleasedFebruary 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)[1]
GenreCountry rock[2]
Length3:32
LabelStoney Creek Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ash Bowers
  • Jimmie Allen
Jimmie Allen singles chronology
"This Is Us"
(2020)		 "Freedom Was a Highway"
(2021)
Brad Paisley singles chronology
"No I in Beer"
(2020)		 "Freedom Was a Highway"
(2021)		 "City of Music"
(2021)
Music video
"Freedom Was A Highway" on YouTube

Background

Allen and Paisley revealed on The Bobby Bones Show that the idea for the duet "was born after a hangout with Allen, Paisley, Darius Rucker and Tim McGraw".[4]

Allen also commented: "When I was writing this song with my co-writers, I imagined myself driving down my favorite roads in Delaware. This song takes me back to simpler moments such as an innocent, childhood crush on the next-door neighbor or feeling freedom in the wind as you drive with the windows down. I've loved this song from the creation." Paisley said: "I was honored when Allen asked me to join him on the song. It's a magical combination – it doesn't sound like a typical record for me at all and when I come in, I try my best not to ruin Jimmie's song, I use my guitar to make a record sort of sound like I'm on it even before you hear me sing, and I love this guitar solo. I'm really proud to be a part of 'Freedom Was A Highway' and I'm excited for people to hear it."[5]

Critical reception

Tom Roland of Billboard commented "Freedom Was a Highway" has a yearning, driving power that would fit the soundtrack of a 1980s coming-of-age movie.[6]

Music video

The music video was released on July 29, 2021, co-directed by Allen and Christopher Beyrooty.[7]

Charts

Weekly charts
Weekly chart performance for "Freedom Was a Highway"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia Country Hot 50 (TMN)[8] 3
Canada Country (Billboard)[9] 21
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 76
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] 9
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] 16

Year-end charts
Year-end chart performance for "Freedom Was a Highway"
Chart (2021) Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] 48
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] 70

References
  1. "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  2. Parton, Chris (January 29, 2021). "Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley Curise on 'Freedom Was a Highway'". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  3. "Jimmie Allen Releases New Single "Freedom Was a Highway" With Brad Paisley". BBR Music Group. January 29, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. Barnes, Hannah (July 2, 2021). "Jimmie Allen Shares How He Recruited Brad Paisley for 'Freedom Was a Highway' Duet". Popculture. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  5. Jo Black, Laureen (February 9, 2021). "Listen To Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley's Nostalgic New Single, 'Freedom Was A Highway'". Country Now. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  6. Roland, Tom (February 16, 2021). "Makin' Tracks: Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley's 'Highway' Takes (Musical) Road Less Traveled". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  7. Iahn, Buddy (July 30, 2021). "Jimmie Allen Unveils 'Freedom Was a Highway' Video". The Music Universe. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  8. "Country Hot 50: Issue 1354". The Music Network. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  9. "Brad Paisley Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  10. "Brad Paisley Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  11. "Brad Paisley Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  12. "Brad Paisley Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  13. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  14. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
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