Mindy McCready

You know "Carlene" and "Just Another Day in Paradise," but did you know Phil Vassar also wrote these country hits for other artists?

Rest in peace.

The country talent would have turned 47 today.

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

They have known the pain they sing about.

The best country songs about being a strong woman all have a certain independent spirit in common.

May they rest in peace ...

These 20 country music albums turned 20 years old in 2017.

Since country singer Mindy McCready took her own life on Sunday, February 17, 2013, there's been quite a bit of speculation about the so-called 'Celebity Rehab' curse. Now, Dr. Drew Pinsky (who headed up the reality television show for its three-season run) has spoken out about her suicide, saying he wished she had completed a longer stay in treatment just prior to her death.

This weekend, I had a chance to renew some old acquaintances and make some new ones.

Mindy McCready was found dead of an apparent suicide Sunday afternoon. She was best known for a string of hit songs in 1996 and 1997.

Country singer Mindy McCready has apparently taken her own life. She was 37. The Cleburne County, AR, Sheriff's Office has issued a press release regarding the matter.