It was released in October 1992 as the second single from his album Whatcha Gonna Do with a Cowboy.
[1] "Cadillac Ranch" is an uptempo song, in which the narrator discusses turning their farm into a party nightspot because of their financial issues.
Deborah Evans Price, of Billboard magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling it a "rock'n'roll-ish tale about converting a failing farm into a thriving nightspot.
"[2] The music video was directed by Michael Merriman and premiered in October 1992.
Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of November 7, 1992.