Earl Must Perish: The 20 Finest Country Songs About Eliminating Your Partner
Songs about murder have always been an important part of traditional country music. Although they may not be as common nowadays, there is still a collection of exceptional songs about men killing their female partners. However, it is less common to find songs that depict women committing such acts. Nevertheless, the country music genre still offers a significant number of songs about women who take the life of their significant others, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
We eliminated certain contenders from this list based on specific criteria. Our focus was on selecting only one song per artist, so popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who have multiple murder-themed songs in their collection, were only allowed one spot each. Although songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all exceptional revenge anthems, they were ultimately replaced by even more popular songs in the final selection.
The criteria for making it onto this list of murder songs were quite specific. Only murders with at least one male victim were considered. As a result, Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," which is widely regarded as one of the best modern murder songs in the genre, was excluded. 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 it onto this list.
Presented here is a collection of remarkable and wicked country music songs that revolve around the idea of killing someone. As you browse through the gallery below, you will find our selection of the top revenge hits and lesser-known tracks that focus on the theme of murder, particularly when it comes to eliminating a man from your life (or persuading someone else to do it for you). Keep reading, and don't hesitate to inform us in the comments if we overlooked your preferred song about getting rid of your partner.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs About Eliminating Your Partner
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