Aaron Lewis, the multi-platinum Staind frontman turned country traditionalist, will release a brand-new solo single titled “Give My Country Back” this Friday, May 22. Issued via Big Machine Label Group, the track serves as the lead single from the singer’s upcoming sixth studio country album.
According to the initial announcement, “Give My Country Back” follows the traditionalist, outspoken path of Aaron Lewis‘ country influences, drawing comparisons to the works of Charlie Daniels and Hank Williams Jr. The song relies on a sharp acoustic guitar arrangement and a heavy dose of red-white-and-blue perspective, positioning itself as an anthem celebrating an unbroken national spirit.
The single marks the first official look at his forthcoming full-length record, with the album title, track listing, and formal release date expected to be revealed by the label in the coming weeks.
Though famously known as the creative engine behind the post-grunge outfit Staind, Aaron Lewis has successfully established a decade-long parallel career in the country genre. He grew up in Vermont listening to his grandparents’ country eight-track tapes, a foundational influence that eventually led to No. 1 Billboard Country album debuts for his early solo efforts, Town Line and Sinner.
His commercial country peak includes the track “Am I The Only One“, which achieved a rare No. 1 debut on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart, marking only the ninth time a song had accomplished that feat. Over his solo career, he has collaborated with genre royalty, including George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Alison Krauss, and Vince Gill. In 2024, his streaming reach was recognized by Pandora with a Billionaires Plaque, honoring over one billion streams on the platform.
His most recent solo album, The Hill, saw a more divided commercial performance. The record marked the lowest Billboard 200 placement of his solo career, debuting at No. 175 with just over 8,100 equivalent units. However, it demonstrated the deep loyalty of his core physical fanbase by securing 6,826 pure album sales in its opening week, landing the project at No. 5 on Billboard‘s Top Album Sales chart. By comparison, his earlier solo releases consistently penetrated the mainstream Top 40, including The Road, State I’m In, and Frayed At Both Ends.
The upcoming single arrives while Aaron Lewis is actively on the road for his “2026 American Tour,” backed by his regular live group, The Stateliners. The new material is highly expected to align with the overt political and social commentary that has defined his public persona and live concerts over the last several years.
Aaron Lewis has frequently made headlines for using his platform to voice distrust toward mainstream political and corporate establishments. In a definitive 2022 interview with the Los Angeles Times, the singer defended his perspective against critics who dismiss his worldview.
“I’m not uneducated; I’m actually really smart, and I look for myself. I seek other options of information,” Aaron stated at the time. “I refuse to believe that a huge, gigantic corporation has our best interest in mind.”
When questioned about his personal media consumption and where he gathers his viewpoints, the singer pointed away from traditional broadcast networks toward alternative digital spaces and specific conservative commentators.
“I have news feeds and people that I follow on Telegram. Dan Ball. Andrew Wilkow. Mark Levin. If I’m gonna watch any sort of news source on television, it’s Tucker Carlson,” he explained.
Fans looking to stream or download “Give My Country Back” can access the track on all major digital streaming platforms beginning Friday morning, while physical merchandise remains available through his ongoing summer tour stops.
Remaining “2026 American Tour” Dates:
- 06 Jun– Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live
- 11 Jun– Karlstad, MN – Kick’n Up Kountry 2026
- 10 Jul– Paoli, IN – Castle Knoll Amphitheater
- 11 Jul– Ashland, KY – “Rock The Country”
- 16 Jul– Lancaster, PA – American Music Theatre
- 18 Jul– Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino
- 24 Jul– Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
- 25 Jul– Petros, TN – Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
- 12 Aug– Roswell, NM – Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds
- 13 Aug– Canyon, TX – The Lumberyard / Backyard
- 14 Aug– Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
- 15 Aug– Mulvane, KS – Kansas Star Casino
