30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Organized by Ranking
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you are "Experiencing the Big D" or you have already reclaimed your " … Name Changed Back," the heartache of this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through difficult times.
Even before divorce became as prevalent and accepted in society as it is now, country artists have been singing about it for a long time. Patsy Cline, for instance, addressed the subject in her very first single released back in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of disapproval surrounding this phenomenon, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent music artist, decided to challenge this disapproval with her song "Rated X." Interestingly, she released this song in the same year that she made history by becoming the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and influential theme in country music, particularly for female artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that draw inspiration directly from their personal divorces. These albums have been highly acclaimed, earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and others. They have also served as transformative projects that have broken barriers and propelled these artists' careers to new heights.
It is evident that country stars receive a powerful response from their listeners when they openly write about genuine and specific experiences of heartache.
When it comes to songs that express the experience of divorce from a male point of view, the range of topics and emotions explored is quite diverse. These songs often delve into heartbreak, anger, and a deep love for the children who are caught in the middle. However, a prevalent theme in many of these songs is the financial impact that their ex-partners have inflicted upon them, which continues to deeply affect these men.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in the history of country music. Interestingly, the artists ranked at number one and number two on this list are actually divorced from one another!
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked in Order of Impact
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