30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ordered by Ranking
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you are "Experiencing the Big D" or you have already reverted your " … Name Changed Back," the anguish of this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of exceptional country music available to assist you in getting through this difficult time.
For decades, country musicians have been singing about divorce, even before it became as widespread and accepted in society as it is today. In 1955, Patsy Cline introduced the subject of divorce in her very first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of disapproval attached to this phenomenon, particularly for women. To challenge this disapproval, Loretta Lynn released the song "Rated X" in the same year she made history as the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and significant theme 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 own divorces. These albums have not only broken barriers but also brought about significant changes in their careers, leading to nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country music artists openly express genuine and specific pain in their lyrics, their audience reacts strongly.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subjects (and feelings) addressed vary greatly. Common themes include heartbreak, anger, and a deep concern for the children involved. However, one particularly widespread theme is the financial impact that many of these men experience as a result of their ex-partners' actions, which deeply affects them.
Continue reading to find a detailed compilation of the most notable divorce songs in country music history. It's interesting to note that the top two artists on this list are actually divorced from one another.
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
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