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 ...

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 ...

It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most emotionally charged songs in pop and rock history. Dance music and post-disco were taking the stage, but sadder songs made appearances in the ...