30 Painful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
When it comes to the heart-wrenching experience of divorce, whether you're currently "Going Through the Big D" or have already reclaimed your original name, the emotional pain that accompanies this type of separation is bound to linger for quite some time.
Luckily, there is a wide selection of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through challenging times.
Even before divorce became a widespread and accepted occurrence in society, country artists have been singing about it. Patsy Cline, for example, broached the subject in 1955 with her first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative judgment attached to this occurrence, particularly when it came to women. Artists such as Loretta Lynn challenged this judgment by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year she became the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular theme among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and have brought significant changes to their careers, receiving nominations for prestigious awards like the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and many others.
When country music artists express their genuine and specific emotional pain through their songwriting, their audience reacts strongly.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subject matter and emotions covered are quite varied. These songs often touch on heartbreak, anger, and a deep concern for the children caught in the middle. However, one prevailing theme is that many of these men are still dealing with the emotional and financial impact of their ex-partners targeting their wallets.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. It's interesting to note that the artists ranked at number one and two on this list were once married to each other but are now divorced.
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
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The list of the top 50 breakup songs in country music is available. You can find more content related to country music on the Taste of Country website