30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
S-P-L-I-T-T-I-N-G! Whether you're "Navigating Through the Big D" or you've already reclaimed your " … Identity Restored," the heartache of this specific type of separation is guaranteed to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is a wide selection of fantastic country music available that can assist you in getting through this difficult situation.
Country musicians have been incorporating themes of divorce into their songs for many years, even before divorce became as prevalent and accepted in society as it is today. As early as 1955, Patsy Cline introduced the subject of divorce in her first released single.
However, this issue still held a significant amount of social disapproval, particularly towards women. In order to address this disapproval, Loretta Lynn, who had just become the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, released a song called "Rated X" in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular theme among 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 not only broken barriers but have also brought significant changes to their careers, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express their genuine and specific emotional pain through their lyrics, their audience strongly connects with their music.
When it comes to songs from a male point of view discussing divorce, the subjects and emotions covered are diverse. These songs often touch upon heartbreak, anger, and the love they have for their children who are affected by the situation. However, one prevalent theme in many of these songs is the financial impact of their ex-partners' actions, which often leaves these men feeling hurt in that aspect.
Continue reading to discover 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 but are now divorced.
30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Listed in Order of Ranking
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