So far, I have written about country music songs about family, drinking, and cheating on your partner. These are common motifs in the genre. But there is another one that deserves recognition as well – the country songs that are sad. Tears-rolling-down-both-your-cheeks type of sad.
The country music songs that move me most are so haunting that I hesitate to listen to them because they truly bring me to my knees. With their sorrowful images and gut-twisting performances by top stars like Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban, they are unforgettable. Have your hankies ready!
‘The House That Built Me’ by Miranda Lambert
This song is so emotional that I can recall seeing a video of Miranda Lamberttrying to sing it and dissolving in tears despite her efforts to regain her composure. It’s the relatable images in it that get to me every time. The song is about the narrator’s journey back to the house where she grew up in the hope of finding solace and resolution …