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Sad music may be your next step toward happiness

Arts & Culture Staff Writer Amelie Galbraith argues that sad music offers connection, comfort, and emotional honesty in a ...
Taste of Country

The 1980s vs the 1990s: Which Decade Had Sadder Country Songs?

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 ...
Psychology Today

Sad for No Reason? Maybe It's the Music You Listen To

There is no mystery to feeling sad when you are faced with disappointment, loss, or stressful situations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census Bureau began sending weekly questionnaires to over ...
Everyday Health

Why Listening to Sad Songs Can Make Us Feel So Good, According to Mental Health Experts

What is it about listening to those moody, melancholy ballads when we’re feeling down? Sad songs evoke strong emotions and help us feel better when we’re going through hard times, such as a break-up ...
American Songwriter

Sad Songs, Great Music: Riley Green on the Country Legend Who “Made You Want To Pull Over and Cry Driving Down the Road”

Riley Green’s love for country music runs deep. Following the release of the deluxe edition of his 2024 LP, Don’t Mind If I Do, the singer spoke to Country Living about his breakout year and what’s ...