Old Dominion Performs "Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)" | CMT Giants: Alabama

[@thewarriordwarf]

It’s rare anymore for a tribute song to sound equally as good as the original but this one, this one is goooood.

[@nickyvacetti]

I thought the same thing watching the show last night.

[@brettharris506]

This tribute song is damn good 👍

[@FarmerTomsAlmanac]

The harmony of the chorus actually sounds like a young Alabama when they actually released this song

[@loganbloom6191]

Agreed

[@Jamesbass1968]

Just like it

[@Maddog20145]

Old Dominion does remind me of Alabama in a way with their music style. They killed this song.

[@lilgreenelf42]

I don't think anybody could have done a better job or sounded more like Alabama. Good job, Old Dominion! That was perfect!

[@were4freedom323]

Old D. nailed it!!!! Best performance of the night!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@amyb7741]

Absolutely!! Blown away!

[@matthewsinex3053]

It was good but for me it was Jamey Johnson’s performance that made my night

[@sewstormquiltshop7415]

This needs to be added to Old Dominion’s set list!

[@krjohnson7636]

Omg why do they sound just like Alabama?! Perfect tribute! Please do a whole album!!

[@wildbill23c]

That would be awesome if Old Dominion did a whole Alabama album. They did a great job with this song.

[@bonnieshores3845]

Damn fine job honoring these Alabama boys. Damn fine job!

[@kimberleymonroe5915]

OMG! Absolutely gave me chills! Love you Old Dominion! Alabama will be a forever favorite and the sound that introduced me to country!

[@IslandTobiana]

Hello dear

[@sportsfan5548]

I love how Old Dominion and the rest of the artists stayed as close to the original version of their respective covers as possible. There was no need to try and put their own spin on classics and they didn't. Much respect.

[@williamtunnell]

This is the best cover this song has ever had! Great job!

[@momof2forever943]

Old Dominion sounds so much like Alabama on this song! Great job

[@Jamesbass1968]

They do!!!!!❤

[@TheBabymomma28]

Im a OTR truck driver and i LOVE this song. Great rendition!!

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

I can't get enough of them singing this song. Makes me want to get on the road and pass all those wonderful truck drivers thanking them all for what they do for us.

[@joshuamccord2414]

God Bless you and you're wonderful family. I'm a Truck Driver myself, have been for 20 years, thank you for appreciating us Drivers. Our Families and the Great AMERICAN PEOPLE is who we drive for, and is the reason we drive. Thank you mam for your kind words

[@flights47]

I'm a trucker love this song

[@tinabreyfogle861]

My son, who has Autism, absolutely LOVES Alabama! I have their Greatest Hits CD in my truck and my is the DJ 😊 He knows every song, in order, and says "play #4, #9, #17...Thank you, ALABAMA, for bringing the gift of your music to this boy ❤

[@wildbill23c]

Nothing wrong with your son's music taste. I had all their cassette tapes growing up, I have no idea what happened to them, probably lost between all the moves growing up.

[@boeubanks7507]

Excellent cover and tribute. Old Dominion truly did that song justice. When I was young, my father was a long-haul trucker and would, sometimes, be gone for a week or more at the time. This song holds a special place in my heart. Especially since we lost him last Christmas. I can't listen to it without tearing up. Thank you, Alabama, and thank you, Old Dominion.

[@dancoffin9860]

I don't always listen to this song, but when I do, so do my neighbors!

[@gurneyman]

What an honor it must've been to not only play this song for Alabama, but to absolutely do every inch of it justice. I haven't listened to music OD lately, but they 100% did their thing with this cover.

[@BobbieG-h2d]

My daddy is a retired truck driver and momma and my sister and brother used to sing this song.

[@barbaraann9308]

love this song my dad was a truck driver.

[@Stalaxian]

This version needs recording and release in itunes store. Its excellent, love this song so much

[@joycedahnke3654]

Ol Dominion did Perfection on the Alabama song Eighteen Wheeler as Alabama was my Mother's Favorite Country Band when she was Alive as she passed away in 2017 as OD sounded just like them on their cover😊 of the Song 🎵

[@shanewoods1980]

I’ve heard this song covered so many times that when they start the song the first thought in my head is “oh no don’t do it”……with that being said Old Dominion absolutely nailed this cover!! What a great job!

[@SmokyMtnRed]

My thoughts exactly, and 1980 is a good year.

[@shanewoods1980]

@@SmokyMtnRedyes it was!! I mean I was born that year! 😂😂😂

[@SmokyMtnRed]

@@shanewoods1980 Same here 😆

[@shanewoods1980]

@@SmokyMtnRed we are a dying breed!

[@SmokyMtnRed]

@@shanewoods1980 I agree, I remind my wife every day how lucky she is LOL

[@bigmama72.]

As A Security Guard For A Long Time, Working Around Truck Drivers, I See The Pain & Joy In Their Faces As They Leave & Come Back Into My Yard. This Song Lifts Their Spirits Whenever I Tell Them About It💞

[@candiceroyce685]

I LOVE this of ALABAMA SONG. THAT OLD DOMINION ARE SINGING THIS. FANTASTIC!!!!! I AM FROM INDIANA. GREAT SONG!!!😊😅😮🎉😂❤❤❤❤

[@jeanettewilson2234]

@@candiceroyce685 Me 2

[@kellyprince4761]

Certainly the best I have heard since the original Band. The music Lives on!

[@rl1236]

They should do a whole Alabama tribute album!!

[@camillemiller2762]

My husband drove OTR and I was home with four tiny kids. We sang this a lot. I still get emotional when I hear it.

[@julioiglesias6424]

I wish Old Dominion would record this !! It’s fantastic!! And I grew up in the 80s and I’ve seen Alabama 8 times in concert

[@HewHolden]

Shout out to all my fellow big riggers. I miss my family when I’m gone but work is what I know best and I do it so they don’t struggle

[@shanewoods1980]

Brother, after 28 years I absolutely love hearing those turbos and breathers of a KW with a 3406C cat purring in the cool mornings with no sunlight yet. Just open road and that feeling

[@telfair11295]

My uncle worked 50yrs over the road and he died over the road in illinois and his son was about 30 miles back on the rd. He sung this song at the funeral and not barely a year later we lost him too... Roll On!

[@sherryosborne8266]

My Daddy was a Truck Driver we would play this when he was out of Town, he has since passed and we played this at his Funeral. Love my Daddy & Alabama. The tears just flow when I hear this song. Thank you Alabama ❤

[@joshuamccord2414]

I'm sorry for you're loss . I'm a Truck driver as well been doing it for around 20 years, the hardest part of our job is leaving our drive way! May God continue to bless you my wonderful sister in Christ Jesus.

[@АндрейБоцман-б3ш]

Я водитель грузовика в России. Мой отец умер 2 года назад. Он помогает мне с небес.

[@CMojoRising]

Although my daddy was in the merchant marine a good deal of my childhood, his love was driving trucks! When he’d get home, he’d get a semi, and start hauling! Mama sold more trucks after he went back to sea! One of my brothers is still driving after 50 years! We always missed him when he was gone, but loved his coming back! Both professions are lonely lives, but daddy did what was necessary to take care of us the best way he knew how. God bless Alabama!

[@joejohnson8085]

As part of the 18 wheel family, this is always one of the go to songs, great job guys!

[@nygypsy60]

Fantastic! My sister and I would sing this when my dad was alive, we still do while looking up at the sky and say daddy this is for you. Our daddy was OTR trucker our entire life. We cry now singing this song, cause we miss him so much.

[@ccbearcreek]

That's powerful. Peace.

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Good job guys. Love Alabama too.

[@joshuamccord2414]

I'm sorry for ya'lls lose . I'm a OTR Truck Driver myself for quite a long time, it's hard being away from home, but we do it to put food on the table and clothes on our families backs, plus paying the bills. The hardest part of our job is leaving the driveway of our home! It brings tears to my eyes along with my loving wife's eyes as well! God bless you and you're sister, may our God always guide you and keep you!

[@richardchristman7053]

I lost my dad in 2023 after him driving 33 years over the road he died from kidney failure and heart attack and he's CB handle was bartender so if there's any truckers I would really love for you to go on the CB and give him one last roll call

[@72CrossingRS]

❤

[@jackparker9997]

Matt Ramsey has one of the best voices in music, and not just country music. The band's harmonies are excellent as usual but Whit Sellers drumming is what makes this song come alive IMO.

[@haydenpolumbo2061]

Modern day Alabama. They're hot some of the very best songwriters in Nashville, and from what I've personally seen live can pull off anything at anytime.

[@LoriWheeler-cu7rt]

They did an awesome job! I love the story about how he grew up learning & singing this song with his family.

[@RachelJamison904]

The chills I get from this. Man oh man this is a FANTASTIC cover! Some of these made me so emotional. Alabama was a huge part of childhood. SO many memories attached to their music.

[@sarah1123r]

Everything about this performance is perfect. Their energy - you can really tell these guys appreciate where they are and the song. I've never seen them perform before, but you can tell these guys were having the time of their life performing here. The harmonies - just nailed it, even that final drop down in the harmony on the final 18 wheeler. This song spoke to so many in how they grew up, my dad was a truck driver too, and I'm one of 3 kids, so you know we thought this song was written for us. If ever a cover needed to be released, this is it!!!

[@realJHerndon]

What a cover song should be.... I can never hear this song and not tear up. Growing up in the 80s, my dad was gone a lot for business and the song resonated with me just like it did for Old Dominion.

[@JimmieWomack]

Guys you absolutely nailed it on this song. One of my favorites .

[@michaelhoskins832]

This is awesome. This song always makes me cry.. (missing my dad, who died back in 2017.)

[@nygypsy60]

@@michaelhoskins832 I understand and I’m crying just reading comments

[@romans5810]

Jamey Johnson is the epitome of country music in its rare form, what a voice and conviction of it.

[@nickyvacetti]

In 1985ish, i was 5 years old, my moms date canceled on her so the 1st concert i ever went to was Alabama and Lee Greenwood. Been my favorite band ever since. Love Alabama like family.

[@Coppersaguaro]

Damn, they killed it! Love Old Dominion.

[@DaveWilliams-s5r]

How bout ya' Old Dominion?! They rocked this song!!! Loved it

[@tracysmith1510]

Didn’t they though?! I saw it on tik tok at 5 am this morning. I cried instantly. So good

[@sabrinapetty8434]

Sounder just like Alabama lol fantastic cover for that song

[@DaveWilliams-s5r]

@tracysmith1510 awww,and I could listen to them all day

[@josephbeach6046]

Old dominion is pop not country. They are a complete embarrassment and disgrace.

[@21sospecial]

My daddy drove an 18 wheeler but did local runs. I remember many times my mom playing this song when it got late and he wasnt home yet. She loved Alabama but this song always hit different. Mommy is gone, but daddy is still here, this hits hard

[@PennyBowman-s1n]

Old Dominion did and out standing job

[@brucegray5059]

What a great performance and awesome tribute!! This is my favorite song from Alabama!! ❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️

[@pamwoodall7732]

You did a fantastic job on this GREAT ALABAMA song ❣️

[@Trevor118]

They did it justice.

[@lonijo335]

They absolutely killed this song no one else could have done it better than Old Dominion I close my eyes and could have swore it was Alabama singing

[@plain_simple_garak]

This was a song we sung in my family as well, because my dad drove a truck hauling liquid nitrogen cross country for much of my childhood. Always brings a tear to my eye now, remembering a day when there was a major tornado that hit the same town in Oklahoma where he was laying over that day, and we didn't hear from him until the next day because all the phones were out (way before cell phones). I remember that call and my mom crying when he finally got ahold of us. Shout out to all the truckers! Drive safely and get home

[@joshuamccord2414]

Thank you for appreciating us Truck Driver's, I've been doing it for a little over 20 years now, it's not a job to me , but an enjoyment. God Bless you and you're wonderful family my friend.

[@nerraD14]

Awesome! Nice to see new bands appreciating the music that got them to where they are today! Let’s hope this continues or the great country music will die if we don’t. Radio stations are pressured to promote the”new” and shove the rest under the carpet.

[@Elliott_Ramos]

You can HEAR the excitement in their voices. Excellent performance and tribute.

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WONDERFUL, FAITHFUL TRUCKERS! HEROS ALL THE WAY!

[@joshuamccord2414]

Thank you for appreciating us. I'm a Trucker myself, have been for a little over 20 years, God Bless you and you're wonderful family!

[@cherylkirby9119]

​@@joshuamccord2414my daddy was a over the road trucker and he was gone all the time 😭 now he's gone for good. It's been 17 years now. People don't realize the sacrifices truckers make unfortunately. Thank you for everything you do! 🙏💖

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

WOW! Fantastic. Great guys and what a band!!!!!!

[@jeanettewilson2234]

This is my 2nd favorite Alabama song!!!! Just wanted 2 say Thank You to Alabama for the songs and the memories!!!!! My Momma passed in 2017 and she loved Alabama! Whenever I hear any of their oldies but goodies I always think of her!!! I love Old Dominion!!! Great tribute and as my Mom would've said Awesome!!!

[@Meggan76]

Old Dominion, you nailed it again❤

[@dannyhubert9477]

Know words just amazing amazing amazing

[@judykahlan9724]

They did such a wonderful cover that I got chills ❤. Great job y'all.

[@ckl1230mann]

Love me some Alabama & this was fantastic!! ❤

[@williamlott5717]

Amazing how great some of these modern country acts sound when they sing actual country music. This was excellent.

[@WilmaDunn-qe6bf]

Totally awesome version you did Alabama proud

[@kn456k7]

They did a wonderful job. I had 2 uncles whom I loved dearly drove 18 wheelers. I have the up most respect for truckers.

[@TFDCAPT]

Very good job on this fellas. Let’s roll on!!!

[@rosscooper2318]

It’s criminal how seriously good these guys are. OD thank you for covering this song! Come back to Edmonton soon!! 🙌 🙌

[@roberthossler7282]

I remember listening to this song as a kid they definitely did it right. Awesome job

[@williammills8953]

As a kid. My dad drove tractor trailer. Hauled cars for nearly 20 years. There was times he was gone for 3/4 nights. He always told me it is a lonely life. Not to get into trucking. But, I didn't listen. I ended up behind the wheel. I am out for nights at a time and it is a lonely life. I miss my wife and children all the time.

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Just stay faithful to your wife and kids.

[@joshuamccord2414]

From one Trucker to another my fellow driver, it is most certainly a different lifestyle! No one understands but Truckers, the hardest part of our job is leaving our drive ways, the best part is pulling into them seeing those smiling faces my friend, always remember, it's not a job when we enjoy what we do! God bless you and you're wonderful family my fellow Trucker!

[@alfredbrown7608]

Im A truck driver still play this one All the time Roll oN

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Keep on rolling those wheels. I appreciate all you truckers and how hard you work. Most vehicle drivers have no idea what a tough job you have.

[@nygypsy60]

@@patriciaspeicher6883 I’m still a daughter of an OTR trucker even though my daddy is in Heaven. He died the day before my 40th birthday and my stepmother was buried on my birthday in a different year. I still have so much respect for any truckers and I enjoy driving with truckers than cars. Also, I miss being in an 18 wheeler because I did that with my daddy when school was out and that’s been many years. My kids, my nieces and nephews all know how to signal to the truckers to blow their horn and myself and my sisters did it too. Those were the days, times and great memories. I still cry every now and then because I miss my daddy so much. Old Dominion had myself and my sister balling. Thank You Truckers for everything you do! God Bless All Of You and America!

[@fayeparker2843]

My gosh I'm at a loose of words of what wonderful sounds came from y'all on this great song . Perfect Alabama is the first band that I became a big fan of when me and my sister was kids. We knew all their songs by heart but this one was very special. Our daddy back in the day was a bull hauler and was gone a lot and momma stayed at home with us and kept it together. I remember us singing this song a lot and it just brought peace over me. Wonderful tribute❤

[@annabellepartnerincrime5348]

Love OLD DOM,they have been around for 6 years or so ,but it feels like they have been here all my life. ❤😇🎶💯😘

[@EvansWright-v6m]

Please release this version of this song. Yall killed it

[@greendaleforever]

KILLED IT! I remember holding the CD in my hand as early as 3 years old and this being my absolute favorite song on it. THANKS dad for the upbringing on some of the best music to ever come out.

[@mindylance73]

These guys nailed it. I'm not to familiar with them but dang! I love the bobble head.

[@lisaparrish9169]

You guys did a fantastic job with this song!! Love it!!

[@jackieoberto932]

❤ Omg! Old Dominion nailed it!! One of my fave Alabama songs. ❤

[@yuh3155]

Wow! I didn’t know what to expect with this cover, but it was absolutely amazing. Have a new found respect for these guys, great job!

[@skylerbrycesmith]

I was nervous at first, but they did a great job covering this song!

[@richardchristman7053]

I lost my dad in 2023 after him driving 33 years over the road he died from kidney failure and heart attack and he's CB handle was bartender so if there's any truckers I would really love for you to go on the CB and give him one last roll call

[@shanewoods1980]

So what do you do now ol son?

[@nathananddianacollins1859]

Break, break, how bout ya Bartender...roll on.

[@jeremyward8729]

Break break 1 9 how bout there BARTENDER this is lefty keep in between the ditches we will catch on the flip flop

[@ritacawthon-tn5xk]

Hey bartender I have a question about this I need you to

[@richardchristman7053]

@@shanewoods1980 I'm a son of a 33 years over the road truck driver that passed away from kidney failure and his CB handle was bartender and my CB handle is little bear my dad drove a 2007 379 Pete until his kidneys shutdown and he gave up the truck in 2012 and died in 2023

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

Please come to Maryland so I can get to see and here this wonderful group.

[@hollynelson543]

In the early 80's I went to get tickets left home at 4 a.m. and was still about 10 people ahead of me yet the only thing I could get was nosebleed sections. Still the best ALABAMA. 😊 Thank you. O.D.😊😊😊😊

[@myrnashoults9735]

Wow! Fantastic version of this song!

[@arlene170]

I loved this song and sang it a lot for my dad❤

[@sandradeewilliams1452]

Awesome! My family relates to this song as well. Our Dad was a truck driver. We played it at his funeral. Because no matter what you got to stick together and ROLL ON!

[@citygal89]

Old Dominion was the perfect group to cover this song, the definitely did this song justice❤❤

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

It was PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!

[@savage_the_wild]

man they nailed those opening harmonies, even sounded a bit like Bama!

[@DuckTracker1]

Daaaaayyyyyyyuuuummmm!!!! That was good.

[@tngtr100]

Sure makes me miss Alabama. Grew up listening to them on 8 tracks and records. Still love their music. Old Dominion sounds great covering them.

[@kimberliedonahue6494]

They rocked this!! I watched the whole show and nobody beat them! Never heard of them until now. They gave me the chills!

[@BarbaraHodge-tv7bj]

Love this song

[@violetmcguire4167]

So great. I totally understand my dad worked his ass off for all of us. But he was a great dad and so was mama. Bless them both they in heaven now!! Love them much to much 👢🤠💜☘️

[@norarivers2744]

🕊💛🕊💛

[@mandawood9756]

I’ve never heard of this band before but I’m impressed. Covering Alabama is not easy. They have a sound that is hard to replicate. Randy’s voice especially and the family harmonies. This band is very close to it. Great job.

[@RamblinManMoto]

I have the same story. My dad drove a truck and I would often sing this song especially when he was out in winter weather. Man they nailed this song. Awesome job!

[@chrisstepp5636]

They should definitely record this song

[@jlhelmer81]

Man! They are killing this song! So awesome

[@sheenawinfrey3133]

They did awesome!!! ❤

[@bamamom5666]

Beautiful performance.

[@jessicak4913]

Amazing band and they nailed it 👌