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] (71–80)
You And MeLifehouse76rank/position
A power ballad that sings of gentle love.
It was released in 2005 by the American alternative rock band Lifehouse.
Written by lead singer Jason Wade for his then-girlfriend, later wife, Braeden.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi77rank/position
It’s a song that can be heard as a cry from a heart in pain.
“Someone You Loved,” released in 2019 by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and nominated for a Grammy, tells the story of a protagonist who has lost the person they loved, who loved them back, and with whom they supported each other.
“I was just getting used to being the one you loved,” they sing, expressing the anguish of loss.
Lewis’s slightly distorted vocal timbre makes the song feel even more real and emotional.
It’s a masterpiece that truly strikes a chord in the heart.
Angels CryMariah Carey78rank/position
A gem-like R&B ballad imbued with a heartfelt desire to mend a relationship on the brink of breaking.
Featured on the 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” a duet version with singer-songwriter Ne-Yo was released in January 2010.
Riding on luminous strings and resonant piano, Mariah Carey’s vocals are showcased to the fullest.
The longing to restore a bond with a loved one is woven through delicate harmonies, evoking a beauty like an angel shedding tears.
It’s a song to listen to when you feel uncertain about your relationship, or when you want to reflect on the bond you share with someone you love.
SnuffSlipknot79rank/position
A heavy, dark power ballad released in 2009 by the American metal band Slipknot.
It reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts.
The music video features actor Malcolm McDowell and actress Ashley Laurence.
Last NightMorgan Wallen80rank/position
It’s a heartfelt ballad that sings of bittersweet memories of love.
Morgan Wallen’s signature raspy voice has a pull that captivates listeners.
The song portrays complex emotions—still needing the other person even after a heated argument under the influence of alcohol—resonating with many people.
It’s included on the album One Thing At A Time, released in March 2023.
This ambitious work features 36 tracks that showcase Wallen’s wide-ranging influences, from country and rock to hip-hop.
Loved by many, it’s a song that offers comfort to those suffering from heartbreak or struggling with complicated relationships.