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Jake Owen Leans Into His Guard Rails On 'Best Thing Since Backroads'

Jake Owen hit the gas hard with "Best Thing Since Backroads," the follow-up to his single, "Made For You."

However, did you know that Jake initially wanted to put the breaks on when it came to recording this breezy summer anthem?

In a recent interview with Cody Alan, the country singer shared how recording this wind-in-your-hair bop also served as an opportunity for Jake to set the cruise control and take directions from "smart people."

"The first time I heard it, I am not sure it made sense for me," says Jake as he recounts listening to "Best Thing Since Backroads" for the first time.

"I think that you have to learn in life that you aren't the smartest guy in the room. And, as you have known me for a long time, Cody, I can ride the line of sometimes thinking that I know what's best for me. I have learned, throughout my career, that those have been some of the biggest mistakes that I have made," shares Jake.

"I have an incredible team of people around me," Jake continues. "Joey, my producer, has really changed my life, musically."

"He came to me and said, "Jake, this song is a smash! We can cut this song and make it huge!" So I was like, "What's the name of it?" He said, "Best Thing Since Backroads."

Based on the title alone, Jake's response was less than enthusiastic.

"Not doing it! I am not doing it! I am not singing about backroads," laughs the "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" singer. "That was ten years ago."

After giving the song a chance, Jake would change his tune.

"I lived with it overnight and came back the next day, and we actually recorded it," says the country star. "After I recorded it, I played it for some friends of mine, and they were like, "This song is a jam. You have to put that out!"

RELATED: Jake Owen Drops Into Cody Alan's Zoom Room [Video].

Listen to "Best Thing Since Backroads" by clicking the link below.

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