30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Arranged in Order
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you are "Experiencing the Big D" or you have already reverted your " … Name Back," the anguish caused by this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through difficult times.
Divorce has been a recurring theme in country music for a significant period of time, even during a time when divorces were not as prevalent or widely accepted in society as they are now. Patsy Cline, for instance, delved into this topic as early as 1955 when she released her first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative judgment associated with this phenomenon, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent musician, challenged this judgment by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year she achieved the groundbreaking accomplishment of being 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, artists like Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have released albums that directly draw inspiration from their own divorces. These albums have been highly influential, leading to groundbreaking achievements in their careers and earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express genuine and specific emotional pain in their songs, their listeners respond with great impact.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subjects (and feelings) covered vary widely. Heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children caught in the middle are frequently addressed. However, a prevalent theme is that many of these men are still deeply affected by their ex-partners hitting them where it hurts the most: their finances.
Continue reading for a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list were formerly married to each other.
30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Organized by Rank
Image Credit: Carena Liptak
Top 50 Breakup Songs in Country Music
Additional Content from Taste of Country
Details
Stay Connected