"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Harming Your Partner"
In the realm of classic country music, murder ballads have always held a prominent position. Although they may not be as common in contemporary times, there still exists a collection of exceptional songs that explore the theme of men killing their female romantic partners. On the other hand, songs portraying women who commit such acts are not as frequently found, but rest assured, the country genre does offer a substantial number of songs that delve into this subject. We have compiled a list to showcase these songs.
We eliminated certain contenders from this list based on a few specific criteria. Our focus was on including only one song per artist, which means that even though Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert have multiple murder songs in their repertoire, they were only represented by one song each. Songs such as "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, but in the end, larger songs took precedence and were chosen for the final selection.
The criteria for making it onto this list of murder songs was quite specific. Only murders with male victims were considered, which is why Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" did not make the cut, despite being a fantastic modern murder song 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 it onto this list.
What remains is a remarkable and wicked compilation of the most impactful songs in country music that express the desire to harm or kill a man. Take a look at our selection of the most satisfying revenge songs and hidden gems centered around the concept of murder, specifically targeting the man in your life (or persuading someone else to do it for you). Keep reading and don't forget to share your favorite song about getting rid of your man in the comments.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
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