[8] The country-oriented album was produced by Rick Rubin featuring several high-profile artists such as T.I., Sheryl Crow, and Bob Seger.

[9] Cable network TBS used the title track, "Born Free", for its coverage of the 2010 Major League Baseball postseason.

As of June 16, 2011 Born Free is certified Platinum by the RIAA for shipments in excess of one million copies.

The songs promotional push included being the theme for the MLB Playoffs, European Music Awards and the CMA Festival.

The following single "God Bless Saturday" became the secondary theme song for ESPN's College Game Day.