"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs Depicting the Act of Killing Your Partner"
Murder-themed songs have always held a significant place in traditional country music. Although they may not be as common nowadays, there still exists a remarkable collection of exceptional songs about men murdering their female lovers. On the other hand, songs illustrating women who commit such acts are less frequent but not nonexistent. Fortunately, the country genre also offers a substantial number of songs in this regard, and we have compiled a list to demonstrate it.
We narrowed down the list by excluding certain contenders. Our main criteria was selecting only one song per artist, which meant that Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, both popular country singers with multiple songs about murder, were only included once each. Although songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately overshadowed by even more impactful songs and did not make the final selection.
The criteria for inclusion in this list were quite specific. Only murders with at least one male victim were considered, which is why Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," although a great modern murder song, didn't make the cut. Other notable mentions include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love," but they also didn't meet the requirements for this list.
Presented here is a remarkable and wicked compilation of the most powerful songs in country music that revolve around the idea of killing a man. Take a look at the gallery below to discover our top choices for revengeful hits and lesser-known gems that touch upon the theme of murder, particularly targeting the man in your life (or persuading someone else to carry it out on your behalf). Keep reading and don't forget to share your favorite song about getting rid of your man in the comments section if we happened to overlook it.
Title: Earl's Demise: Top 20 Country Songs Portraying the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
Gallery Attribution: Carena Liptak
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