"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Harming Your Partner"
Classic country music often includes murder ballads, which focus on the act of killing. Although these types of songs are not as common in today's country music, there is still a collection of exceptional songs about men murdering their female romantic partners. However, there are also songs that explore the opposite scenario, where women are the ones committing the crime. In this list, we have gathered the best country songs that revolve around women killing their partners.
We eliminated certain contenders for this list based on a few specific criteria. Our main focus was to include only one song per artist, which resulted in Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, both known for their multiple murder songs, only being allotted one slot each. While songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately replaced by even more popular songs in the final selection.
The theme of the list required the inclusion of murders with at least one male victim. Therefore, Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," which is considered 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 remarkable and wicked compilation of the most powerful songs in country music that express a desire to harm or eliminate someone. Take a look at the selection below to discover our choices for the top revenge songs and lesser-known tracks that revolve around the idea of committing murder, particularly targeting the man in one's life, or persuading another person to carry out the act. Keep reading, and don't forget to leave a comment if we overlooked your favorite song about getting rid of a man.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting Harming Your Partner
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