[1] "Neon" received positive reviews from critics who praised the production, lyrics and Young's vocal performance.

It stopped Young's five consecutive number-one hit run on the US Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at number 23.

"[3] Jonathan Keefe of Slant Magazine, reviewing the album, called it a strong track that uses "creative imagery to explain the seductive draw of a bar.

"[4] In 2017, Billboard contributor Chuck Dauphin put "Neon" at number three on his top 10 list of Young's best songs.

[7] "Neon" debuted at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of March 31, 2012.