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 ...

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 ...

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Need a good cry? In the mood to revel in your own misery? There are plenty of songs that make such an experience even worse! Though, we won’t judge you for indulging in a few heartbreaking songs if ...

You know the drill: It's 2 am, you're spiraling over your ex's latest Instagram story, and, somehow, you've found yourself three hours deep into a Taylor Swift breakup song playlist. Your friends keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Many of Taylor Swift's new songs are about breakups and being brokenhearted. Experts say sad lyrics can actually have some health benefits. Even megastars like Taylor Swift can ...

Is Christmas really the saddest day of the year? There’s a whole history of holiday music that explores what it’s like to be down-and-out during the season. Are you mourning absent family members?

Mavis Staples ' latest album hums with hope that could only be delivered by the 86-year-old American treasure’s raspy ...