American Ride (song)

"American Ride" is a song written by Neil Thrasher and Michael Dulaney and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in June 2009 as the lead single and title track from his album American Ride.

The song is an up-tempo country rock number that presents a montage of observations about contemporary American culture, touching on diverse topics such as the economy, political correctness, technology, and everyday life. It aims to capture the spirit of the times, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of modern America.

"American Ride" reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in October 2009, becoming Toby Keith's 19th number-one single on that chart. It also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 35. The song was well-received by many country music fans and became a popular anthem.