“How Far Does A Goodbye Go” is on Jason Aldean’s forthcoming Songs About Us record, out on April 24, 2026. Kurt Allison, John Edwards, Tully Kennedy, and John Morgan are the four writers of the song.

“ Marry Me ” is on Thomas Rhett’s third studio album, Life Changes. Written by Rhett, along with Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley ...

Who says men don't talk about their feelings? These 21 all-time-great country songs by men are some of the most devastatingly sad songs that the genre has to offer. These ballads are perfect ...

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Elvis Presley’s catalog is full of hits, some of which are the saddest songs in existence, such as “In The Ghetto”, “I’m So Lonely I Could Cry” and “Heartbreak Hotel.” While these songs could be ...

One of the 1990s’ most prolific singer-songwriters was celebrated for their emotional, raw, and deeply personal storytelling. It’s no surprise, then, that their saddest song has become a viral ...

Mannerist film antiquarian Guy Maddin takes a bold step forward with this 2003 feature, a comic/melodramatic musical enhanced by his flair for expressionist studio shooting (in grainy black and white, ...

The 2020s may only be halfway over, but already, this decade has produced a bumper crop of heartbreak songs and tear-jerkers. Some artists opened up about their mental health struggles and childhood ...

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You would think happy people would prefer to listen to happy music. Lyrics that speak to their positive mood, bringing them cheer and joy. Yet, sad music tends to have a longer-lasting appeal for many ...

From incredible story songs to heartbreaking personal narratives, these 21 tracks share the saddest subject matter country music has to offer — from a female perspective. Since the genre's early days, ...