30 Heart-wrenching Country Songs Depicting the Pain of Divorce, Ranked
Whether you are "Going Through the Big D" or have already reclaimed your original name after divorce, the emotional anguish caused by this type of separation is bound to leave a lasting impact.
Luckily, there is an abundance of excellent country music that can assist you in getting through difficult times.
Even before divorces became more prevalent and accepted in society today, country artists have been singing about them for a long time. Patsy Cline, for example, addressed the subject in her first single released in 1955.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative judgment associated with this trend, particularly towards women. Loretta Lynn, who was the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the Year, addressed this stigma through her song "Rated X", which was released in the same year.
In recent years, divorce has remained a popular subject among female country music artists. Starting from 2020, Carly Pearce, Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson have each released albums that were directly influenced by their own divorces. These albums have not only broken barriers but also brought significant changes to their careers, leading to nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more.
It is evident that when country music artists express their genuine and specific experiences of heartbreak, their audience reacts strongly.
When it comes to songs from a male point of view that talk about divorce, the subjects and emotions covered are quite diverse. They often touch upon heartbreak, anger, and the love they have for their children who are caught in the middle. However, a very frequent theme among these songs is the financial impact that their ex-partners have had on them, causing them significant pain.
Continue reading to discover a detailed compilation of the best divorce songs in country music history. Interestingly, the top two artists on this list were previously married to each other!
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