Some tracks on the album express a celebration of a person's sexuality or identity, predominantly aimed to the gay community and also represents and reminiscences his younger life.

He went on a promotion campaign for the album throughout 2012 to 2015 on TV talk shows, Gay Pride Parades, and numerous interviews.

The development of the record came to fruition after Steve Grand released his first music video "All-American Boy" in August 2013 on YouTube.

The music video became a viral hit and led Grand to launch a crowdfunding campaign under Kickstarter to assist him on his debut studio album.

[6] In a 2014 interview with The Advocate, Grand explained his feelings upon the process of the album: "While people say this is no big deal anymore.

So me, naming my record All American Boy is kind of symbolic of me taking back an identity that I felt was kept from me because I was a gay person.

In an interview with The Daily Beast, Grand also claimed that bands and singers such as Blink-182, Sum 41, My Chemical Romance, and Lady Gaga have all inspired him on the sound of the album, "I grew up listening to The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Billy Joel with my dad.

I did live in Nashville for one year when I was going to Temple University so I think that country sound and style of writing has worked its way into me a little bit and comes off in my music sometimes.

"[11] In addition, he's also influenced by Billy Joel, Fall Out Boy, and Bruce Springsteen, also most of the artists he grew up listening to.

On March 27, 2015, the music video for "Time" was released onto YouTube and features model Daniel Williams.

[17] To promote and discuss about his new album, Grand performed live at a number of locations and talk shows including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Wind City, MSNBC, and at gay pride events.

"[24] In a review of the record, Shapiro also wrote, "Grand wisely included the title cut, the song that first introduced him to his far-reaching and devoted followers.

"[25] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal lauded the album and praised tracks "Say You Love Me", "Red, White and Blue", "We Are the Night", "All-American Boy", "Soakin' Wet", "Lovin' Again", "Whiskey Crime", "Time", "Run", and "Back to California".

It may have taken a while to record, but it was well worth the wait, since excellence takes time, and Grand has achieved that on this musical project."

[21] David Clarke of BroadwayWorld lauded the album, saying that it consists of "strong love songs, gorgeously crooned ballads, and infectious pop-country anthems that listeneres of all walks of life can get lost in.

Upon "Stay", Haigh says that it "sees him emulate indie-pop singer Ben Folds to great effect" and that "Whiskey Crime" is "equivalent of Come On Over’s 'Rock This Country!'".

[22] Calan of Homorazzi gave an enthusiastic review, calling the album was "great body of work" and that "There is a perfect mix of upbeat fun pop-country tunes as well as those tragic ballads we all love to listen and cry to when life comes crashing down."

He claimed that it reminded him of Canadian Idol runner-up Rex Goudie and his debut album Under the Lights (2005).