30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, in Order of Ranking
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you are "Going Through the Big D" or you have already reclaimed your previous name, the anguish of experiencing 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 such situations.
Country singers have been singing about divorce for a long time, even when divorces were not as common or accepted in society as they are now. Patsy Cline, for instance, addressed this subject in her first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of disapproval attached to this trend, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent musical artist, decided to address this disapproval head-on with her song "Rated X." Interestingly, she released this song in the same year she made history by becoming 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 each released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have brought about significant breakthroughs and career changes for the artists, earning them Grammy, CMA, ACM nominations, and more.
It is evident that country music artists elicit a strong response from their listeners when they openly express genuine and specific feelings of heartbreak.
When it comes to songs depicting divorce from a male point of view, the subject matter and emotions covered are quite diverse. Themes such as heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children caught in the middle are frequently explored. However, an even more prevalent theme is the financial impact that these men experience as a result of their ex-partners targeting their wallets, leaving them feeling deeply affected.
Continue reading to discover a comprehensive compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list are divorced from one another.
30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Arranged in Order of Ranking
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