"Earl Had to Die: The 20 Greatest Country Songs Depicting Killing Your Partner"
Songs that tell stories of murder have always been an important part of traditional country music. Although they are not as common in today's country music scene, there is still a collection of exceptional songs about men killing their female partners. However, it is less frequent to come across songs that portray the opposite scenario. But don't worry, country music also offers a variety of songs about women who commit murder, and we have compiled a list to showcase them.
We eliminated certain contenders for this list based on a few specific criteria. Our main focus was selecting only one song per artist, which meant that popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, who have multiple murder-themed songs in their repertoire, were each only represented by one song. Although songs like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge anthems, they were ultimately overshadowed by even more popular songs and did not make the final selection.
The criteria for making it onto this list of murder songs was quite specific. Only murders with male victims were considered, which meant that even though "Martha Divine" by Ashley McBryde is a fantastic modern murder song in its own right, it didn't qualify. Other honorable mentions include "Red Headed Stranger" by Willie Nelson and "If It Hadn't Been for Love" by The SteelDrivers, but unfortunately, they didn't make the final cut either.
The remaining content is undeniably grand and wicked, consisting of a compilation of the most powerful songs in country music that revolve around killing someone. Take a look at the collection below to discover our top choices for songs that seek revenge and explore the topic of murder, particularly when it involves eliminating the man in your life or persuading someone else to do it for you. Keep reading and don't forget to share in the comments if we overlooked your favorite song about getting rid of your man.
Earl's Demise: The Top 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Eliminating Your Partner
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