When I Get Where I'm Going

Brad Paisley released When I Get Where I'm Going as the second single from his fifth studio album, Time Well Wasted, on October 10, 2005. The track blends his signature electric guitar work with a narrative about love and mortality, featuring harmony vocals from Dolly Parton that elevate the emotional weight of the recording. Written by George Teren and Rivers Rutherford, the lyrics envision a peaceful reunion in heaven where the narrator plans to play alongside biblical figures like David and Moses.

The song became a significant commercial success, climbing to number one on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart while peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its production handled by Paisley himself maintains a blend of traditional country storytelling with modern values, anchored by an acoustic guitar intro that transitions into intricate solos. The Recording Industry Association of America certified the track Gold based on its strong sales performance.

A cinematic music video directed by Trey Fanjoy accompanied the release, depicting a wedding interrupted by the groom's sudden passing before showing their heavenly reunion. The visual narrative includes symbolic imagery such as lions, eagles, and doves to represent the afterlife described in the song. While the track did not win a Grammy, it secured nominations for Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards and Musical Event of the Year at the ACM Awards. [edit]