"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Taking the Life of Your Partner"
Songs that tell stories of murder have always been a significant part of traditional country music. Although they are not as common in today's country music scene, there is still a notable collection of exceptional songs about men killing their female romantic partners. However, it is less frequent to find songs that depict women taking the life of their partners. Nevertheless, country music also offers a substantial number of songs in this category, and we have compiled a list of them.
We have excluded certain contenders from this list based on specific criteria. One of these criteria is that we have chosen only one song per artist. As a result, popular country stars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who have multiple murder-themed songs in their music collection, have each been limited to just one slot on this list. Songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, but they have been overshadowed by other songs that are even more popular, causing them to be left out of the final selection.
The criteria for the theme of the list was quite specific, which helped to further narrow down the options. In order for a murder song to be included, it had to involve at least one male victim. Therefore, despite being a fantastic modern murder song in the genre, Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" was not eligible. Other notable mentions that didn't make the list include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love."
The remaining content is a remarkable and wicked compilation of the most impactful songs in country music that revolve around killing someone. Take a look at the slideshow below to discover our selection of the top revenge songs and lesser-known tracks that focus on the theme of murder, particularly targeting the male figure in one's life or persuading someone else to commit the act. Keep reading and don't forget to share in the comments if we overlooked your favorite song about eliminating your significant other.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
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