The topic of murder is a common theme in classic country songs, with many songs focusing on men killing their romantic partners. While these types of songs may not be as popular today, there is still a collection of great songs that explore this theme. On the other hand, songs about women killing their partners are less common but still exist in the country genre. We have compiled a list of these songs for those interested in exploring this darker side of country music.
To create this list, we excluded certain contenders based on specific criteria. We chose to include only one song from each artist, so popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, known for their murder-themed songs, were limited to one selection each. While songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all strong revenge tracks, they were ultimately edged out by bigger hits in the final list.
The theme was focused enough to limit the selection even more. To be considered for this list of murders, the song had to involve a male victim, which is why Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" did not qualify even though it is considered one of the best modern murder songs in the genre. 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 selection is a collection of the most epic and villainous songs in country music that are about killing a man. Take a look at our choices for the top revenge hits and lesser-known songs on the topic of murder, particularly when it involves getting rid of a man in your life or getting someone else to do it for you. Keep reading and feel free to share in the comments if we overlooked your favorite song about eliminating your man.
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Written by: Carena Liptak
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