Earl Had to Die: 20 Great Country Songs About Murdering Your Partner
Songs about killing in country music have always been popular, although they are not as common as they once were. There are still many high-quality songs about men killing their female partners. While less common, there are also songs about women killing their partners, and we have a list of them.
Several factors eliminated some clear choices for this list. We made sure to only include one song from each artist, which meant that popular country singers Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert were each represented by just one song, despite having multiple songs about murder in their discographies. Hits like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" are all excellent revenge songs, but they were ultimately edged out by even more popular songs in the final selection.
The theme of the list focused on murders with male victims. Songs like "Martha Divine" by Ashley McBryde, "Red Headed Stranger" by Willie Nelson, and "If It Hadn't Been for Love" by The SteelDrivers were considered, but ultimately didn't make the final cut.
The remaining content is a collection of the most epic and villainous songs in country music that are centered around killing a man. Take a look at our selections for the top revenge songs and hidden gems on the topic of murder, particularly targeting the man in your life or persuading someone else to do it for you. Keep reading and feel free to share in the comments if we overlooked your favorite song about getting rid of your man.
Earl Had to Die: A Collection of 20 Country Songs About Taking Revenge on Your Partner
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