30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're experiencing "Goin' Through the Big D" or you've already reverted your " … Name Changed Back," the anguish of this specific type of separation is guaranteed to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music available to assist you during this time.
Even before divorces became as frequent and accepted as they are today, country musicians have been singing about marital breakups. Patsy Cline, for instance, addressed this subject in her very first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception surrounding this phenomenon, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, who was the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, challenged this stigma by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject for 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 divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and have brought significant changes to their careers, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and many others.
It is evident that when country artists express their genuine and distinct sorrow in their songs, their audience strongly connects with them.
When it comes to songs discussing divorce from a male point of view, the subjects 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, a particularly prevalent theme is the financial impact that many of these men have experienced due to their ex-partners' actions, which has left them deeply affected.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most notable divorce songs in the country music genre. Interestingly, the top two artists mentioned in this list are divorced, and coincidentally, they were once married to each other.
30 Intensely Emotional Country Songs About Divorce, Listed in Order of Ranking
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