Since 2005, Aldean has been signed to Broken Bow Records, a record label for which he has released 11 albums and 40 singles. His 2010 album, My Kinda Party, is certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2012 album Night Train is certified double-platinum, while his 2005 self-titled debut, 2007 album Relentless, 2009 album Wide Open, 2014 album Old Boots, New Dirt are all certified platinum. Aldean has received five Grammy Award nominations throughout his career, twice for Best Country Album.
On July 23, 2021, Aldean released the single "If I Didn't Love You", featuring Carrie Underwood. It was the leadoff single to his tenth studio album, a double album project entitled Macon, Georgia. The first half, Macon, was released on November 12, 2021.
On January 14, 2022, "Trouble with a Heartbreak" was released as the album's second single and is the leadoff single to the second half of the album, Georgia, which was released on April 22, 2022.
On March 25, 2022, Aldean and Brantley Gilbert released the single "Rolex® on a Redneck".
On June 13th, 2022 Aldean released the single "That's What Tequila Does" to country radio ,from the double album "Macon, Georgia".
In 2023, Aldean sparked controversy as his song "Try That In A Small Town" as well as its music video attacked the Black Lives Matter movement and promoted guns. Both have been criticized as racist and for allegedly promoting gun violence. Aldean has denied the allegations. CMT later pulled the music video for the song in response to these allegations. The music video was also shot at the site of the lynching of black man Henry Choate in 1927, leading to accusations of Aldean supporting lynchings. Aldean has also denied these allegations. After the song's peak position on the Hot 100 was revealed, several allegations of chart fixing and payola were made against Aldean as his song has chart well higher than the final chart projections from 2 days before it was revealed.
On August 24, 2023, Aldean announced his eleventh album Highway Desperado, which was released on November 3, 2023, and released the song "Let Your Boys Be Country" the following day.
Laughed Until We Cried
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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I found an old yearbook, flipped right to the page of that senior trip
Down there on that Panama strip
We all started yelling when we smelled the beach
Just couldn't wait to try our fake ID's
We only had a few days
And a whole lot of memories to make
Didn't waste one minute
We talked, and drank, and danced, and said goodbye
We laughed until we cried
This past year my family
Was sittin' cross-legged 'round the Christmas tree listenin' to granddad
We all knew it'd probably be his last
He was crackin' jokes, and we were takin' turns
Tellin' stories 'bout fishin' or lessons learned
Out on the porch with him
We all felt like kids again
Oh man, we were livin'
Sittin' there reminiscin'
We sang, and talked, and traveled back in time
We laughed until we cried
It's like the best days under the sun
Every emotion rolled into one
A little of this, a little of that
Kinda happy, kinda sad
Just the other night the baby was cryin'
So I got out of bed and rocked her awhile, and I held her tight
And I told her it would be all right
And my mind went back to a few years ago
When we tried so long, we almost gave up hope
And I remember you comin' in and tellin' me the news
Oh man, we were livin'
Goin' crazy in the kitchen
We danced, and screamed, and held each other tight
We laughed until we cried
The song "Laughed Until We Cried" by Jason Aldean is a nostalgic tune that talks about reliving and cherishing happy memories. In the first verse, the singer finds an old yearbook that reminds him of his high school trip to Panama Beach, where he spent a few days with his buddies enjoying the beach, getting drunk with their fake IDs, and making unforgettable memories. The singer reflects on their carefree and exuberant nature, where they lived every moment to the fullest without wasting even a single minute. The memories made in those few days remain a treasure to the singer and evoke a feeling of emotional intensity since they laughed until they cried.
In the second verse, the singer and his family gather around the Christmas tree, listening to their granddad telling jokes, and sharing stories about their fishing experience. They could sense that their granddad would not be with them for long, but in that moment, they relished and appreciated the simple joys of life. They felt like little kids again, reliving the moments from their childhood, filled with love and happiness. Just like the high school trip, the singer and his family were living in the moment, laughing, reminiscing the old days until they cried.
In the final verse, the singer recalls when he held his baby to console her and found himself flooded by memories of a difficult time in his life. A few years before, he and his partner were trying hard to conceive a baby and almost lost hope. But then his partner revealed the good news, and they both danced, screamed, and cried like crazy in the kitchen. The singer emphasizes that laughter and tears come intertwined in life and that it's the moments of laughter that make the tears easier to bear.
Overall, "Laughed Until We Cried" is a song that celebrates life's simple joys. The memories made with family and friends, the moments where the weight of the world falls away, and all that remains is happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' through my closet the other day
While sorting through my things recently
I found an old yearbook, flipped right to the page of that senior trip
I discovered an old yearbook and quickly turned to the page about a memorable trip I took in school
Down there on that Panama strip
We were at a beach in Panama
We all started yelling when we smelled the beach
We were excited about being at the beach and began shouting when we caught a whiff of the sea air
Just couldn't wait to try our fake ID's
We were eager to use the fake identification documents we had obtained
We only had a few days
Our trip was short
And a whole lot of memories to make
We had many experiences to create and remember
Oh man, we were livin'
We were truly living our best lives
Didn't waste one minute
We didn't squander any time
We talked, and drank, and danced, and said goodbye
We conversed, imbibed, danced, and said farewell to each other
We laughed until we cried
We laughed so much it made us weep tears of joy
This past year my family
Recently, my family members and I
Was sittin' cross-legged 'round the Christmas tree listenin' to granddad
We sat in a circle around the Christmas tree, listening to my grandfather
We all knew it'd probably be his last
We were aware that it might be his final holiday season with us
He was crackin' jokes, and we were takin' turns
My grandfather was making humorous remarks, and we were taking turns sharing stories
Tellin' stories 'bout fishin' or lessons learned
We shared tales of fishing trips and what we've learned over the years
Out on the porch with him
We sat on the porch with him
We all felt like kids again
We all felt youthful and carefree once more
Sittin' there reminiscin'
As we sat there, we reminisced
We sang, and talked, and traveled back in time
We sang, chatted, and mentally revisited past experiences
It's like the best days under the sun
It feels like the most enjoyable days of our lives
Every emotion rolled into one
A mix of all emotions occurring simultaneously
A little of this, a little of that
A bit of everything
Kinda happy, kinda sad
Somewhat joyous and somewhat sorrowful
Just the other night the baby was cryin'
A few nights ago, the baby was crying
So I got out of bed and rocked her awhile, and I held her tight
I got out of bed and rocked her back and forth and held her closely
And I told her it would be all right
I assured her that everything would be okay
And my mind went back to a few years ago
I reminisced about events that occurred a few years prior
When we tried so long, we almost gave up hope
The time when we thought we might not ever succeed after attempting something for so long
And I remember you comin' in and tellin' me the news
I recall you coming in and informing me of something
Goin' crazy in the kitchen
We were going wild in the kitchen
We danced, and screamed, and held each other tight
We danced, shouted, and embraced each other firmly
We laughed until we cried
We chuckled until tears ran down our faces
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ASHLEY GORLEY, KELLEY LOVELACE
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@rossbullock7013
This song always has me in tears thinking my grandpa who passed away in April. He was, and is the best grandpa I could ever ask for. He was a hard worker, loved our family, and loved watching baseball. Can’t wait to see you again papa, but until then Jesus’s got a hold of ya!
@bullymom5299
I got chills reading this. My papa i lost 5 yrs ago in December. He was my best friend and the best papa a girl could ask for. May your grandfather rest in peace ❤
@lauracravener7884
Always loved this song
So much purpose and love memories and being 💚
Truly appreciate you Jace 🤟
@JohnClark-uz3rx
I was a young man when this song came out and now not so much. Since then I've lost loved ones I thought I'd never lose . One minute your 23 ,and not a care and the next your 40 with 3 kids and a wife. Time waits on no one, so spend time with your grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins...whatever. because time runs out for everybody and next thing you know they're only a memory
@LifewithAaronArnold
One of my favorite Aldean songs. This song hits the spot.
@jonathanmcalister316
Really hits the spot
@sueev100
My son drowned in lake Michigan years ago ,, your song was used for a video memorial for him .. thank you .. at one point it was deleted fo r copy writes.. when his mom is the only one who watches it.. if you're one of the ones who hasn't deleted it again,, thank you
@Noneyabizness0719
We're finally pregnant after years of trying! Love this song!
@kalebhickey2505
It's too bad he hasn't sang this song ever since 2007
@1040north
The joy of being a father to your children. A work of art video. Thank you and your family. Truly a Masterpiece.