"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 his self-titled debut album. It became Aldean's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

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.

Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a positive rating. He said the song is "interesting" and sounds "very real and sincere".

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

"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.

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

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