30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Organized by Ranking
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 heartache from this specific type of separation is bound to cause lingering pain.
Lucky for you, there is an abundance of fantastic country music that can assist you in getting through tough times.
Even before divorces became widely accepted and prevalent, country artists have been singing about them for a long time. Patsy Cline, for example, addressed this subject in her very first single released back in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception associated with this trend, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, who was the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award, addressed this stigma by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject among female country music artists. Starting in 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that were directly influenced by their divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and have brought significant changes to their careers, earning them nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, and ACMs.
It is evident that when country music artists express their personal experiences of genuine and specific emotional pain, their audience reacts with great intensity.
When it comes to songs that deal with divorce from a male point of view, the subjects and emotions covered are quite varied. Themes such as heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children who are affected are often explored. However, a prevalent theme is the financial impact that many of these men have experienced as a result of their ex-partners targeting their wallets.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most memorable divorce songs in the country music genre. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list have actually gone through a divorce…from each other!
30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
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