Country Boy (Aaron Lewis song)

"Country Boy" is a song by American rock musician Aaron Lewis, and is his first foray into country music. Released on December 7, 2010^[1] through Stroudavarious Records,^[2] three versions of the song are featured on Town Line, Lewis' debut EP^[3] with a live acoustic version of the song on the iTunes Store deluxe edition of The Road, his debut studio album.^[4]

"Country Boy"
Single by Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels
from the album Town Line
Released	December 7, 2010 (2010-12-07)
Genre	Country rock
Length	4:45
Label	Stroudavarious
Songwriter(s)	Aaron Lewis
Producer(s)	James Stroud
Aaron Lewis singles chronology
"Outside" (2000) "Country Boy" (2010) "Endless Summer" (2012)

In popular culture

"Country Boy" is the walkout song for UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes. Lewis performed the song live at UFC 189 in Las Vegas.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[6]	87
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7]	50
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[8]	23
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9]	39

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[10]	Platinum	1,021,000[11]

Awards

Year	Association	Category	Result
2011	CMT Music Awards	USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year - "Country Boy"[12]	Nominated
		Collaborative Video of the Year - "Country Boy" (with George Jones and Charlie Daniels)[12]	Nominated