30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Regardless of whether you're "Experiencing a Difficult Divorce" or you've already regained your original name, the emotional anguish caused by this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a significant period of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music available to assist you in getting through this situation.
Divorce has been a popular theme in country music for many years, even when it wasn't as prevalent or accepted in society as it is now. As early as 1955, Patsy Cline explored this subject when she released her first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of social disapproval associated with this phenomenon, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, who became the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, challenged this stigma by releasing a song called "Rated X" in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and meaningful subject in country music, particularly for female artists. Since 2020, singers such as Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have had a significant impact on their careers, breaking barriers and earning nominations for prestigious awards like the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians express their genuine and particular experiences of pain, their audience reacts strongly.
When it comes to songs that portray divorce from a man's point of view, the subject matter (and the emotions associated with it) are varied. Themes such as heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children caught in the middle are frequently explored. However, a prevalent theme in these songs is the financial impact that many of these men have experienced, which deeply affects them.
Continue reading to find a detailed compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list were once married to each other!
30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Ordered by Ranking
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