30 Emotional Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're experiencing the hardships of "Going Through the Big D" or you've already reclaimed your original name, the heartache of this specific type of separation is guaranteed to linger for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through this difficult period.
Country music singers have been addressing the subject of divorce for a long time, even when it was not as prevalent or accepted in society as it is now. As an example, Patsy Cline introduced this theme in her first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative judgment attached to this trend, particularly towards women. Loretta Lynn, who became the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, addressed this judgment by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and meaningful subject for female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and transformative, earning nominations for prestigious music awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and many others.
It is evident that when country music artists openly express genuine and specific emotional pain, their audience connects with it in a profound manner.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subjects and emotions covered are quite varied. Heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children affected are often mentioned. However, a recurring theme is that many of these men are still deeply affected by the financial consequences inflicted by their ex-partners.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most remarkable divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list are actually divorced from one another!
30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Arranged in Order of Ranking
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