30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Sorted
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing the Big D" or you've already reverted your " … Name Changed Back," the anguish of this specific type of separation is one that is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in overcoming this situation.
Country musicians have been incorporating themes of divorce into their songs for a significant period of time, even when divorces were not as prevalent or widely accepted in society as they are now. As an example, Patsy Cline addressed the subject matter in her very first released single, dating back to 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negativity associated with this phenomenon, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent singer, addressed this stigma by releasing her song "Rated X" in the same year that she made history as the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and fruitful subject for female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have each released albums that draw inspiration directly from their own divorces. These albums have made significant impact, breaking barriers and transforming their careers, while also receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country music artists openly express their genuine and specific pain, their audience resonates with it strongly.
When considering songs about divorce from a male point of view, the subjects and emotions conveyed are quite diverse. The songs often touch upon heartbreak, anger, and a deep affection for the children who are affected by the separation. However, a prevalent theme in these songs is the financial impact it has on these men, as many of them are still struggling to recover from the financial blows dealt by their ex-partners.
Continue reading to discover a detailed compilation of the most notable divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list are divorced, and even more intriguingly, they are divorced from each other!
30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Sorted by Rank
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