30 Emotional Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing 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 considerable time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through this difficult situation.
Even before divorces became as prevalent and accepted in society as they are today, country musicians have been singing about them for a long time. Patsy Cline, for instance, addressed the subject in her very first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception associated with this trend, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a renowned artist, challenged this negative perception by releasing the song "Rated X" in the same year she achieved the historic milestone of being the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject for female country music artists. From 2020 onwards, 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 about significant changes in their careers, earning them nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians express their personal experiences of genuine and particular heartache, their audience strongly connects with them.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, the subjects and emotions expressed are quite varied. Heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children affected by the separation are commonly addressed. However, an even more prevalent theme is that many of these men are still deeply affected by their ex-partners' actions that have impacted their finances significantly.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the artists ranked at No. 1 and No. 2 on this list were previously married to each other!
30 Intense Country Songs About Divorce, Sorted in Order of Ranking
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