30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing a Difficult Divorce" or you've already reclaimed your "Original Name," the heartache 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 in getting through difficult times.
Even before divorce became as prevalent and accepted in society as it is now, country musicians have been addressing this subject through their music. Patsy Cline, for instance, broached the topic in 1955 with her first ever single.
However, the issue still had a significant amount of negative perception, particularly towards women, and artists such as Loretta Lynn challenged this perception through her song "Rated X." Lynn released this song in the same year that she made history by becoming the first woman to win the CMA Entertainer of the Year award.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular and influential theme among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that were directly inspired by their own divorces. These albums have been groundbreaking and transformative, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and many others.
There is a strong connection between country music artists expressing genuine and personal experiences of heartbreak and the profound impact it has on their audience.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a man's point of view, the subjects and emotions covered are quite diverse. Heartbreak, anger, and concern for the children affected by the separation are often addressed. However, a prevalent theme in these songs is the financial impact of divorce, as many of these men are still grappling with the financial consequences inflicted by their ex-partners.
Continue reading to find a detailed compilation of the best divorce songs in the country music genre. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list are actually divorced from one another!
A collection of 30 emotionally intense country songs that explore the theme of divorce, arranged in order of ranking. The credit for the accompanying gallery
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