Earl Had to Die: A Collection of 20 Country Songs Depicting the Act of Killing Your Partner
Murder-themed songs have long been a staple in traditional country music. Although they may not be as common in modern country music, there is still a selection of high-quality songs about men killing their female partners. While songs about women committing the act are less common, there are still plenty of them in the country genre, and we have compiled a list of them.
Certain criteria eliminated some popular choices from being included on this list. The emphasis was on selecting only one song per artist, resulting in Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, both known for their songs about revenge, only having one song each on the list. Despite hits like "Before He Cheats," "Church Bells," "White Liar," and "Kerosene" being strong revenge anthems, they were edged out by even more impactful songs in the final selection.
The theme of the list focused on murders with male victims, excluding 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 did not meet the criteria for inclusion on the list.
The remaining songs are truly remarkable and sinister, showcasing the best revenge songs in country music that focus on killing a man. Take a look at the selection in the gallery below for the top tracks that explore the theme of murder, particularly targeting the man in your life or persuading someone else to do it. Keep reading and feel free to share your favorite song about getting rid of your man in the comments.
Earl Had to Die: A Collection of the Top 20 Country Songs About Taking Revenge on Your Partner
Credit for the Gallery Goes to Carena Liptak
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