Why (Jason Aldean song)

"Why"
Single by Jason Aldean
from the album Jason Aldean
ReleasedNovember 15, 2005
Recorded2005
GenreCountry
Length3:33 (album version)
3:05 (radio edit)
LabelBroken Bow
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Michael Knox
Jason Aldean singles chronology
"Hicktown"
(2005) 		"Why"
(2005) 		"Amarillo Sky"
(2006)

"Why" is a song written by Rodney Clawson, Vicky McGehee and 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.

Content

A ballad backed by electric guitar, the song centralizes on the male character who has finally come to the realization 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 reception

Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe gave the song a positive review, saying that it is "interesting" and sounds "very real and sincere".[1]

Music video

The music video was directed by Wes Edwards. It premiered in the week of November 17, 2005.

Chart performance

"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.[2]

Chart (2005–2006) Peak
position
Canada Country (Radio & Records)[3] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[4] 43
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] 1

Year-end charts

Chart (2006) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 10

Other versions

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

References

  1. ^ Coyne, Kevin John (2005-12-03). "Jason Aldean - "Why"". Country Universe. Retrieved 2010-06-17.
  2. ^ Matt Bjorke (April 22, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of April 22, 2015". Roughstock.
  3. ^ Radio & Records: June 2, 2006, page 40 worldradiohistory.com
  4. ^ "Jason Aldean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  5. ^ "Jason Aldean Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  6. ^ "Best of 2006: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2012.