"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs About Taking a Life"
In the realm of classic country music, murder ballads hold a significant place. While they may not be as common in today's country music scene, there still exist a remarkable collection of exceptional songs depicting men eliminating their female romantic partners. However, it's less frequent to come across songs that portray women taking the same actions. But don't worry, country music also boasts numerous songs about women who commit murder, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
In order to narrow down the choices for this list, we established some specific criteria. We decided to include only one song per artist, which meant that popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who have multiple murder songs in their collection, were limited to just one slot each. Although songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately replaced by even more well-known songs.
The criteria for inclusion in this list was very specific. Only murders with at least one male victim were considered, which unfortunately excluded Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," despite its reputation as one of the best modern murder songs in the genre. Some other notable mentions that didn't make the list include Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love."
The remaining content consists of an impressive and wicked collection of the top country music songs that express a desire to harm or kill someone. Take a look through the images below to discover our choices for the most impactful songs centered around seeking revenge and committing murder, particularly when it involves getting rid of a man in your life (or persuading someone else to do it for you). Continue reading and don't forget to leave a comment if we overlooked your favorite song about eliminating your significant other.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
Gallery Acknowledgment: Carena Liptak
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