There can be something deeply satisfying about gut-wrenching music and lovesick ballads. From singing, or sometimes screaming, along with the musicians to the poetic lyrics telling the story or ...

In the 1980s, more than ever before, country artists and songwriters were perfecting the art of the story song. They learned to draw fans with a gripping narrative — and often, that made already sad ...

The 1990s just might be the definitive era of sad country music. Legends like Garth Brooks, George Strait and Alan Jackson were at the top of their game during that decade, and young bucks — like an ...

There’s a reason why 80s songs have become popular karaoke jams. The decade‘s biggest tracks, with their clever lyrics and unforgettable melodies, make it hard not to groove out when they come on.

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 ...

When Reba McEntire released “Can’t Even Get The Blues ” in 1982, she was just beginning to hit her stride as a country music hitmaker. Written by Tom Damphier and Rick Carnes, the song is McEntire’s ...

'80s Singer Rick Springfield Reveals the True Inspiration Behind Hit Song 'Jessie's Girl' originally appeared on Parade. More than four decades after “Jessie’s Girl” first hit the airwaves and became ...