30 Emotional Country Songs About Divorce, Listed in Order
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're experiencing "Goin' Through the Big D" or you have already reclaimed your original name, the heartache of this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a significant period of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through difficult times.
For many years, country musicians have been creating songs about divorce, even when it was not as prevalent or widely accepted as it is now. Patsy Cline, for instance, addressed this theme in her very first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception surrounding this trend, especially when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent figure in the music industry, addressed this stigma head-on with her song "Rated X." Interestingly, she released this song in the same year that she made history as the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject among female country music artists. Beginning in 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have each released albums that draw inspiration directly from their own divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and have significantly impacted their careers, receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians express their genuine and specific emotional pain through their lyrics, their audience resonates with it strongly.
In terms of songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subject matter (and feelings) covered are quite varied. Themes such as heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children caught in the middle are frequently explored. However, a prevalent theme among these songs is the financial impact that many of these men have experienced as a result of their ex-partners' actions.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most notable divorce songs in country music. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list have gone through a divorce, and not just any divorce, but from each other!
Listed below are 30 powerful country songs that explore the theme of divorce, ranked in order of their impact. The gallery credit for this
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