These upbeat country songs might sound like they're about partying, drinking or enjoying love. But listen a little closer: They're really sad!

Got your box of tissues ready? It's time to dive into the five saddest country songs of all time, ranked by emotional damage.

Country music loves a sad song. For generations, the genre has been known for heartbreaking tunes. These are three of the saddest songs in country music, all out in 1985. Rosanne Cash’s “Never Be You” ...

And if there were anyone to sing this song, it would be a former Marine with a history full of broken bottles and broken marriages. George Jones—born in Saratoga, Texas, in 1931—joined the Marine ...