Songs about murder are a common theme in classic country music. While they may not be as popular today, there are still many great songs about men killing their female partners. There are also songs about women committing murder, and we have a list of them.
Several criteria were used to narrow down potential candidates for this list. The selection process involved choosing only one song from each artist, which resulted in Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, both known for their songs about revenge, being represented by only one song each. Despite popular songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" being considered great revenge anthems, they were ultimately excluded from the final list in favor of bigger hits.
The theme was focused enough to make the selection process more precise. In order for a murder song to be included on the list, it had to involve at least one male victim. Therefore, songs like Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger," and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love" were considered, but ultimately did not make the cut.
The remaining content is both impressive and sinister, featuring a collection of the top songs in country music that focus on killing a man. Take a look at our selections for the best revenge songs and lesser-known tracks that touch on the theme of murder, particularly targeting the man in a relationship (or persuading someone else to do it for you). Keep reading and feel free to share in the comments if we overlooked your favorite song about getting rid of your man.
Earl Had to Die: A Collection of 20 Top Country Songs About Getting Rid of Your Partner
Written by: Carena Liptak
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