30 Heartfelt Country Songs About Divorce, Ordered by Ranking
D-I-V-O-R-C-E! Whether you're "Experiencing the Big D" or you have already reverted to your previous name, the emotional anguish caused by this specific type of separation is bound to hurt for a considerable amount of time.
Luckily, there is an abundant amount of excellent country music available that can assist you in getting through difficult times.
Country musicians have been addressing the subject of divorce through their songs for many years, even when divorces were not as prevalent or acceptable in society as they are now. As early as 1955, Patsy Cline introduced the theme of divorce in her very first single.
However, there was still a significant amount of negative perception surrounding this occurrence, particularly for women. Loretta Lynn, a renowned artist, addressed this negative perception through her song "Rated X", which she released in the same year she made history by becoming the first woman to win CMA Entertainer of the 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 all released albums that draw directly from their own experiences with divorce. These albums have been highly acclaimed, receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Grammys, CMAs, ACMs, and more. They have not only broken barriers but also brought about significant changes in their careers.
It is evident that when country musicians openly express genuine and specific emotional pain through their music, their audience resonates with it strongly.
When it comes to songs that depict divorce from a man's point of view, the subject matter and emotions covered are quite diverse. These songs often touch upon heartbreak, anger, and the love they have for their children who are caught in the middle. However, one prevalent theme in many of these songs is the financial impact that their ex-partners have had on them, which continues to deeply affect them.
Continue reading to discover a complete compilation of the most iconic breakup songs in the country music genre. Interestingly, it should be noted that the top two artists featured in this list were once married to each other, but have since divorced.
30 Powerful Country Songs About Divorce, Ranked
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