30 Fiery Country Songs About Divorce, Sorted
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing the Big D" or you've already reclaimed your " … Original Name," the anguish of this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in overcoming difficult situations.
Country musicians have been using their music to address the subject of divorce for a considerable amount of time, even before divorces became as prevalent and socially accepted as they are now. As an example, Patsy Cline introduced the theme in her very first single, released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of social disapproval surrounding this phenomenon, particularly when it came to women. Loretta Lynn, a prominent celebrity, tackled this disapproval head-on with her song "Rated X," which she released in the same year she made history as the first woman to be awarded CMA Entertainer of the Year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject for female country music artists. Starting from 2020, several artists including Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These projects have been groundbreaking and career-defining, receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, and ACMs.
It is evident that when country musicians candidly express their genuine and specific experiences of heartache, their audience strongly resonates with their music.
When it comes to songs that discuss divorce from a male point of view, there is a wide range of topics and emotions covered. These songs often explore heartbreak, anger, and the love for their children who are caught in the midst of the separation. However, a recurring theme in many of these songs is the financial impact of divorce, as these men often feel the pain of their ex-partners hitting them where it hurts the most: their wallet.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most memorable divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists mentioned in this list were married to each other but have since divorced.
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