"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Killing Your Partner"
Murder-themed songs have always been prominent in traditional country music. Although they are not as common in contemporary times, there is still a collection of exceptional songs about men murdering their female partners. However, it is less frequent to find songs that explore the opposite scenario. Nevertheless, country music also offers many songs about women who commit acts of murder, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
We eliminated certain contenders from this list based on a few specific factors. Our main criteria was to include only one song per artist, so popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who have multiple songs about murders in their collections, were each given only one spot on the list. While songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately overshadowed by even more impactful songs that made it into the final selection.
In order for a murder to be included in this list, it had to involve at least one male victim. As a result, Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," which is considered one of the best modern murder songs in the genre, did not qualify. Other noteworthy mentions include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love," but they also did not make it onto this list.
Presented here is an impressive and wicked compilation of the most powerful songs in country music that express the desire to harm or eliminate a man. Take a look at the selection below to discover our choices for the most satisfying revenge tracks and lesser-known gems that revolve around the act of murder, particularly directed towards the man in one's life. Keep reading and don't forget to share in the comments if we overlooked your preferred song that tackles the subject of getting rid of your man.
Earl Had to Perish: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner. Gallery Recognition: Carena Liptak.
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