30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
S-P-L-I-T! Whether you're "Navigating Through the Difficult D" or you've already reclaimed your " … Original Name," the heartache of this specific type of separation is bound to leave a lasting impact.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through tough times.
Country musicians have been addressing the subject of divorce through their songs for a long time, even when divorces were not as prevalent or widely accepted in society as they are now. As an example, Patsy Cline broached this theme in her very first single released as far back as 1955.
However, despite the progress made, there was still a significant amount of social disapproval surrounding this phenomenon, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, who broke barriers by becoming the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, addressed this stigma head-on with her song "Rated X," which was released in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular theme among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have each released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have been highly influential, leading to groundbreaking achievements in their careers and earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express genuine and specific emotional pain, their audience strongly connects with it.
Regarding songs about divorce from a male point of view, the range of topics and emotions covered is quite diverse. These songs often touch on heartbreak, anger, and the love that these men have for their children who are caught in the middle. However, a prevailing theme in many of these songs is the financial impact that their ex-partners have had on them, which has left them feeling deeply hurt.
Continue reading to discover a detailed compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list were once married to each other but are now divorced.
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
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