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. While they may not be as popular today, there are still many excellent songs about men killing their female partners. Although less common, there are also songs about women who commit murder in country music, and we have a list of the best ones.
Several factors eliminated certain contenders from consideration for this list. The criteria included selecting only one song per artist, which resulted in popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert each being represented by only one song. While 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 that made the final cut.
The theme of the list required murders with at least one male victim, which excluded songs like Ashley McBryde's "Martha Divine," Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger," and The SteelDrivers' "If It Hadn't Been for Love." These songs were considered honorable mentions but ultimately did not make the final list.
The remaining content is a collection of the most intense and sinister songs in country music that focus on seeking revenge. Take a look at our selection of the top songs that revolve around the theme of murder, particularly killing a man in your life or enlisting someone else to do it. Keep reading and feel free to share your favorite song about eliminating your man in the comments.
Earl Must Go: A Collection of the Top 20 Country Songs About Getting Rid of Your Partner
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