Country music covers a wide range of topics with lyrics that speak to the best of times and the hardest of times. While there are plenty of songs about love, drinking, dancing, and living life to the ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

If you’re going to be labelled one of the finest songwriters, you better be able to write about lost love. After all, that’s a topic that never quite goes out of style, since just about everybody has ...

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, unity and general well wishes. But let's face it: for most people it's impossible to be merry and bright 100 percent of the time. For as happy of a ...

It’s not surprising that people enjoy upbeat songs like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy,” Meghan Trainor’s “It’s All About That Bass,” or the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” What' is surprising is the enduring ...

Christmas isn't always so merry for everyone. The holiday season can be a hard one for many people, especially since there's so much pressure to enjoy the magic of the big day. It's hard to get in the ...

The kind of music you listen to can vary from day to day but there is one thing that is certain: Sometimes, a good "sad girl" tune really can make you feel seen. Part of the joy of finding the right ...

These songs remind you of love lost, opportunities missed, friendships broken, and life’s heavier moments. Still, every once in a while, an artist drops a song that cuts through the noise and goes ...

I need your help. I want to do my own Extremely Scientific Survey of the saddest songs you’ve ever heard. Bonus points if they make you cry. Why do we enjoy songs that make us cry? It seems like the ...