<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Platinum-selling singer/songwriter <strong><a title="Jimmie Allen" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/jimmie-allen/">Jimmie Allen</a> </strong>is back with his latest single <strong>“Freedom Was A Highway” </strong>with his friend – and Country music superstar – <strong><a title="Brad Paisley" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBPaisley&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-paisley-tickets%2Fartist%2F714837&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Brad Paisley</a></strong>. The breezy, windows down tune impacts U.S. Country radio on February 1. <strong><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9qbl5f/taof7mc/xtp82l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L</a>ISTEN HERE</strong>.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On “Freedom Was A Highway,” <strong>Allen</strong> and <strong>Paisley</strong>’s vocals pair to reminisce about the nostalgia and simplicity of more carefree, youthful days; the track also features a distinctive <strong>Paisley </strong>signature guitar solo. The song was co-written by <strong>Allen</strong>, Ash Bowers and Matt Rogers.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“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,” <strong>Allen </strong>says of the track. “I’m a huge admirer of <a title="Brad Paisley" href="https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/1224809/264167/4272?subId1=WPScmnbBPaisley&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbrad-paisley-tickets%2Fartist%2F714837&partnerpropertyid=5213910&MediaPartnerPropertyId=5213910">Brad Paisley</a>. I love what he brings to music and I had to have him bring that same magic to this song. I’m humbled to have him join me on this song – he brought the Freedom to the Highway.”  ; “I’m a fan of Jimmie, not only as a musician but also as a person, and I was honored when he 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,” ;<strong>Paisley ;</strong>adds. “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.’”  ; “Freedom Was A Highway” was first featured on Allen’s star-studded record <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9qbl5f/taof7mc/dmq82l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong><em>Bettie James</em></strong></a>, which has garnered more than 118 million streams and widespread critical acclaim since its July 2020 release via Stoney Creek Records/BBR Music Group. <em>NPR </em>calls the project “an announcement of [Allen’s] arrival” and a “huge step for Country” while <em>Billboard </em>hails it “a powerful statement from a developing voice.” <em>Bettie James </em>also landed on several “Best Of 2020” lists, including <em>Rolling Stone</em>, <em>Billboard</em> and <em>Sounds Like Nashville.</em><br><br>Allen ushered in 2021 with a dynamic performance of the song on <em>Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest </em>on ABC, reaching more than 8 million households. He has previously performed the song on NBC’s ; TODAY ;<em></em>and the <a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/9qbl5f/taof7mc/ter82l" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Tamron Hall Show</em></a>. ;</p>