Country Music on Domestic Violence

Sarah talks with Marika, Katherine, and Shauna from Safe Harbors, a non-profit dedicated to helping survivors of domestic abuse. Together they examine a playlist of country songs that discuss abusive relationships.

From The Chicks' campy murder ballad "Goodbye, Earl" to more earnest offerings from Faith Hill and Reba McEntire, this playlist is a representative sample of the way that country music talks about domestic violence. Listen to the songs discussed (and more!) here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7oMbLRU3DWFSMcS463lDzU

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). You can also text START to 88788.

To read our companion blog post for this episode, go to: https://www.letstalkcountry.com/blog/country-music-on-domestic-violence