Top Cry-Inducing Western Songs Ranking [2026]
Don’t you ever feel like crying?
I do.
I think it’s good to just forget everything and cry once in a while.
I’ve put together a list of Western songs that make you want to bawl your eyes out at times like that.
If you feel like crying, these are a must-listen.
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Western Music Tearjerker Song Ranking [2026] (61–70)
Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon64rank/position
There may be no other song that portrays the pain of heartbreak this deeply.
Giveon’s distinctive baritone gently digs up the emotions buried in the depths of the heart.
The pangs of sadness that strike whenever you recall the day you parted, and the way the remaining mementos quietly speak to you, are exquisitely expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.
Released in March 2020 and nominated for a Grammy the following year, this work is recommended for times when you want to heal the pain of a broken heart or reaffirm your bond with someone special.
Why not spend some time facing your own feelings, accompanied by Giveon’s voice?
Whiskey LullabyBrad Paisley ft. Alison Krauss65rank/position
An acoustic ballad that tells the story of a man whose wife is taken by another man while he is away at war.
A collaboration by American country music singers Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss, it was released in 2004.
HurtChristina Aguilera66rank/position
This song makes you realize that it’s not easy to get back what you’ve lost.
What really mattered, what truly made you happy.
It conveys that unbearable, irreparable feeling of having hurt someone, and Christina’s powerful vocals resonate deep in your chest.
The Only ExceptionParamore67rank/position
A soulful acoustic track that sings about heartfelt love.
It was released in 2010 by the American rock band Paramore.
The music video was shot by photographer Brandon Chesbro.
Bad DayDaniel Powter68rank/position
The piano-led intro is striking—many of you can probably recognize the song right away.
It’s a signature track by Canadian musician Daniel Powter.
Released in 2005 as his debut single, it became a worldwide hit.
How about having a good cry while listening to this song and resetting your mood?
If I Die YoungThe Band Perry69rank/position
A track released in 2010 by The Band Perry, an American country music group composed of siblings.
The song is about making the most of the time you’re given.
It reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
Stop crying your heartOasis70rank/position
Oasis, from Manchester, England.
As a band representing Britpop and rock, they became popular in the 1990s.
This song, released in 2002, is a ballad included on the album Heathen Chemistry.