Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Murdering Your Partner
Songs about murder have always been an important part of traditional country music. Although they are not as common today as they once were, there is still a collection of excellent songs about men killing their female romantic partners. However, it is less common to find songs that depict women killing their partners. But do not worry, because country music also offers a variety of songs on this theme, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
We eliminated certain options from this list based on a few specific criteria. Our focus was on including only one song per artist, which means that even though Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert have multiple songs about murder in their collection, we only included one from each. Songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, but in the end, we had to prioritize other songs that were even more popular and deserving of a spot on the final list.
The theme of the list was quite specific, which helped narrow down the selection even more. In order for a murder song to be included, it had to involve at least one male victim. Therefore, even though Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine" is considered one of the best modern murder songs in the genre, it didn't meet the criteria and couldn't be included. Additionally, notable mentions go to Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love," but they also didn't make it onto this list.
Presented here is a remarkable and wicked compilation of the most impactful songs in country music that revolve around the idea of killing a man. Take a look at our selection of the finest revenge tracks and lesser-known gems that center on the theme of murder, particularly when it involves getting rid of the man in your life (or persuading someone else to do it on your behalf). Continue reading, and don't forget to share in the comments if we overlooked your preferred song about eliminating your man.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting Taking Out Your Partner
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