The song celebrates social unity among American people of various backgrounds who all participate in drinking alcohol.

Brandy Clark, one of the song's three writers, told Rolling Stone that "We wanted to write it sort of like a modern day 'Piano Man'...

Taste of Country reviewed the single favorably, saying that "The woozy waltz adds a hint of inclusive social commentary to allow it to stand out from the rest.

"[2] The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered in November 2014.

[3] On the Country Airplay chart dated for November 1, 2014, "Drunk Americans" debuted at number 31.