"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs Depicting the Act of Killing Your Partner"
Murder-themed songs have always been a significant element in traditional country music. Although they may not be as common today as they once were, there still exists a collection of exceptional songs that narrate the tale of men ending the lives of their female romantic counterparts. However, it is less frequent to find songs that explore the opposite scenario. But don't worry, as the country music genre also boasts a noteworthy assortment of songs portraying women who commit acts of murder, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
We eliminated a few contenders from this list based on certain parameters. Our focus was on including only one song per artist, so even though Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert have multiple murder songs in their catalog, they were only given one slot each. While songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately edged out by even more popular songs in the final selection.
The theme was quite specific, which helped to further narrow down the choices. In order for a murder song to be included in this list, it had to involve at least one male victim. Therefore, even though Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" is considered one of the best modern murder songs in the genre, it couldn't be included in this list. Other notable mentions include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love," but they also didn't make the cut for this particular list.
This compilation consists of an impressive and wicked collection of the most powerful songs in country music that express the desire to harm or kill someone. Take a look at the gallery below to discover our top choices for revenge-themed songs that explore the act of murder, particularly targeting the man in one's life or seeking assistance from others to carry out the act. Keep reading and don't forget to leave a comment if we overlooked your favorite song about eliminating a man.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Portraying the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
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