30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Organized by Ranking
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing the Big D" or you've already reclaimed your " … Changed Name," the heartache of this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music available to assist you in overcoming these difficult times.
Country musicians have been singing about the topic of divorce for a long time, even before it became as widespread and socially acceptable as it is today. As early as 1955, Patsy Cline addressed this theme in her first released single.
However, there was still a strong negative perception surrounding this phenomenon, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent country music artist, challenged this stigma by releasing a song called "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 and meaningful subject for female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have individually released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have had significant impacts on their careers, breaking barriers and leading to Grammy, CMA, ACM nominations, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express their genuine and specific experiences of heartbreak, their audience responds with great impact.
When discussing songs about divorce from a male point of view, the themes and emotions explored vary greatly. Commonly, these songs touch upon heartbreak, anger, and the love for the children who are affected by the separation. However, a prevalent theme amongst these songs is the financial impact that many of these men experience, as their ex-partners often target their wallets in the divorce proceedings.
Continue reading to find a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in country music. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list were previously married to each other!
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked in Order
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