Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Committing Homicide Against Your Partner
Songs about murder have always been a significant part of traditional country music. Although they may not be as common in modern times, there is still a considerable collection of exceptional songs about men killing their female romantic partners. On the other hand, songs that depict women killing their partners are rarer, but don't worry because country music also offers numerous songs on this theme, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
Several factors were taken into consideration when creating this list. One of these factors was that only one song per artist was chosen, which meant that popular country stars Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who both have multiple murder-themed songs, only made it onto the list once. Songs such as "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, but ultimately, other songs that were even more popular and impactful took precedence and earned a spot on the final list.
The theme of the list was quite specific, which helped to further narrow down the selection. In order for a murder song to be included, it needed to have at least one male victim. Therefore, despite being an excellent modern murder song in the genre, Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" did not qualify. Other notable mentions include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love," but they also did not make the final list.
The remaining content consists of an extraordinary and wicked collection of the most captivating songs in country music that revolve around the idea of causing harm to someone. Take a look at the images below to discover our top choices for the most satisfying revenge songs and lesser-known gems that focus on the concept of killing, particularly when it involves the man in your life (or persuading someone else to do it on your behalf). Keep reading and don't forget to inform us in the comments if we overlooked your preferred song about eliminating your man.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
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