30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Arranged in Order
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you are experiencing "Going Through the Big D" or you have already reverted your "Name Changed Back," the emotional agony of this specific type of separation is bound to be felt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through this difficult situation.
Even before divorce became more prevalent and socially accepted, country artists have been singing about it for a long time. Patsy Cline, for example, addressed the subject in her first released single back in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception surrounding this phenomenon, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent country music artist, addressed this stigma through her song "Rated X." Interestingly, she released this song in the same year that she made history by becoming the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have each released albums that draw inspiration directly from their own divorces. These albums have garnered significant attention and recognition, being nominated for prestigious awards such as Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more. Not only have they broken barriers but they have also brought about significant changes in their careers.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express their genuine and specific pain, their audience resonates with it deeply.
When it comes to songs that tackle the subject of divorce from a male point of view, the range of topics and emotions covered is quite diverse. Themes like heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children affected by the divorce are frequently explored. However, there is an even more prevalent theme among these songs: many of these men are still deeply affected by the financial impact of their ex-partners' actions, which has left a lasting impact on them.
Continue reading to find a detailed compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists mentioned in this list have actually divorced each other!
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