Why (Jason Aldean song)

"Why" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee, and Big & Rich's John Rich and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in November 2005 as the second single from Aldean’s 2005 self-titled debut album. The song became Aldean's first number one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

"Why"
Single by Jason Aldean
from the album Jason Aldean
Released	November 15, 2005
Format	CD single
Recorded	2005
Genre	Country
Length	3:33
Label	Broken Bow
Songwriter(s)	Rodney Clawson Vicky McGehee John Rich
Producer(s)	Michael Knox
Jason Aldean singles chronology
"Hicktown" (2005) "Why" (2005) "Amarillo Sky" (2006)
"Hicktown" (2005) "Why" (2005) "Amarillo Sky" (2006)

Contents

ContentEdit

A mid-tempo ballad backed by electric guitar, the song centralizes on the male character who has finally come to the realiziation that he has caused his lover emotional pain. He then asks himself why he lets himself treat her wrongly, and why he takes so long to show his feelings for her.

Critical receptionEdit

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a positive review, saying that it is "interesting" and sounds "very real and sincere".

Music videoEdit

The music video was directed by Wes Edwards. It premiered in the week of November 14, 2005.

Chart performanceEdit

"Why" debuted at number 49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs for the week of December 3, 2005. As of April 2015, the song has sold 675,000 digital copies in the United States.

Chart (2005–06)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100	43
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)	1

Year-end chartsEdit

Chart (2006)	Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)	10

Other versionsEdit

Country music singer Shannon Brown also recorded the song for her 2006 album Corn Fed.

External linksEdit

• Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics