30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Ordered
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're experiencing "Goin' Through the Big D" or you've already had your " … Name Changed Back," the heartache from this specific type of separation is one that is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in navigating through this challenging situation.
Divorce has been a recurring theme in country music for a long time, even when it was not as prevalent or widely accepted as it is now. As early as 1955, Patsy Cline addressed this subject when she released her first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception surrounding this occurrence, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn addressed this stigma head-on with her song "Rated X," which she released 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 theme among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have all released albums that draw directly from their own experiences with divorce. These albums have been groundbreaking and have brought significant changes to their careers, receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country music artists openly express their genuine and specific experiences of heartbreak, their audience strongly resonates with it.
When it comes to songs that depict divorce from a male point of view, the subjects and emotions covered are quite diverse. Themes of heartbreak, anger, and a deep concern for the children caught in between are frequently explored. However, a prevalent theme in these songs is the financial impact that many of these men have experienced due to their ex-partners targeting their wallets, which continues to greatly affect them.
Keep reading to discover a complete compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list are divorced, and even more intriguingly, they are divorced from each other!
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