Country Central on Instagram: "Alan Jackson singing “Drive (For Daddy Gene).” This song was released in 2002 as the third single from Jackson’s album “Drive.” Written as a tribute to his father, Eugene, it reflects on growing up around boats, cars, and the small lessons passed down across generations. The single reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and helped the album become one of the defining country releases of the early 2000s. “Drive” went on to be certified multi-platinum