“Gone Country” is a song recorded by American country music singer-songwriter Alan Jackson. It was released in 1994 as the lead single from his album Who I Am.

The upbeat, uptempo track serves as a lighthearted commentary on the sudden influx of pop and rock artists transitioning to the country music genre in the 1990s. The lyrics poke fun at the trend, with Jackson singing:

“They’re gone country, they’ve gone country
Everybody’s gone country, it’s the thing to do
They’re gone country, they’ve gone country
Everybody’s gone country, even me and you”

Throughout the song, Jackson lists various musicians from other genres – including Neil Diamond, k.d. lang, and Lionel Richie – who have “gone country” and adopted a country music sound and image.

The track features Jackson’s trademark smooth, baritone vocals, backed by a driving country-rock arrangement complete with electric guitars, fiddle, and a prominent rhythm section. The playful, satirical lyrics and catchy melody made “Gone Country” a standout hit for Jackson.

The song was very successful, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1994. It became one of Alan Jackson’s signature songs and is regarded as a clever, tongue-in-cheek commentary on the changing landscape of country music in the 1990s. The track highlighted Jackson’s ability to blend social commentary with his traditional country sound.