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Friend of Late Mindy McCready Believes Her Son Zander Should Be With His Dad

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:53 +0000

A man who claims country singer Mindy McCready was “like a sister” to him is raising questions about why her 7-year-old son Zander is still in foster care in Arkansas, instead of back in Florida with his father, Billy McKnight. Eddie Donofrio tells WTSP in Tampa, Fla. that he was a close friend of the [...]

Kree Harrison Sang a Duet With 'Good Friend' Mindy McCready Before Her Death

Christina Vinson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:00:55 +0000

'American Idol' standout Kree Harrison has been doing a fantastic job on the singing competition, receiving rave reviews from many people, including some of music's greats. Before her face graced the television screens of millions, the late Mindy McCready had already recognized the young singer's talents.

Mindy McCready, LeAnn Rimes and Terri Clark Attend '97 ACM Awards – Throwback Thursday

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:00:26 +0000

It was nothing but good times at the 1997 ACM Awards. LeAnn Rimes was returning as the reigning New Artist of the Year, Mindy McCready was red hot and Terri Clark was amidst a string of Top 10 singles to begin her career. The three country ladies got together for this photo opp, which Clark shared on her Twitter page the day after McCready died in February 2013.

Family and Friends Pay Tribute to Mindy McCready at Nashville Memorial Service

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:01:00 +0000

Fellow stars, friends and family turned out to celebrate the life of singer Mindy McCready at a memorial service in Nashville on Wednesday (March 6). McCready died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound last month at the age of 37.

Mindy McCready Laid to Rest in Florida

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:29:15 +0000

Country star Mindy McCready was laid to rest during a service in her hometown of Fort Myers, Fla. on Tuesday (Feb. 26), nine days after the troubled singer took her own life with a single gunshot wound to the head.

Mindy McCready Funeral and Memorial Plans Revealed

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:39:04 +0000

It's been almost a week since country singer Mindy McCready tragically took her own life at the tender age of 37. The country music community was rocked to its core over the loss of this once-promising talent who was on a downward spiral in recent years with substance abuse and family issues, hitting rock bottom when her fiance died. Despite the tragedy and the devastation that has ensued, her family and her friends have revealed the funeral and memorial plans.

Actor Dean Cain 'Not Surprised' by Mindy McCready's Suicide

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:59:39 +0000

Former ‘Lois & Clark’ star Dean Cain has spoken out about the recent death of his former fiancee Mindy McCready, saying he is “not surprised” by her suicide on Sunday (Feb. 17). “I’m saddened to hear of her passing, but I’m not surprised,” the 46-year-old actor tells People magazine, Starcrush reports. He painted a sad [...]

Preliminary Autopsy Confirms Mindy McCready's Death a Suicide

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:00:21 +0000

According to authorities in Heber Springs, Ark., country singer Mindy McCready‘s cause of death has been confirmed as suicide. Preliminary autopsy results indicate the ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ singer died as a result of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The 37-year-old died on Sunday (Feb. 17), just a month after her boyfriend, music [...]

Custody Hearing Scheduled for Mindy McCready's Sons

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:22:41 +0000

In the wake of country star Mindy McCready's tragic death on Sunday (Feb. 17), a hearing has been scheduled to determine custody of her two sons. It looks like a legal war may be brewing between her mother and her former boyfriend -- both of whom have been accused of abuse in the past.

Mindy McCready Also Killed Her Dog – But Not in Malice, Friend Says

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:29 +0000

While the country music world tries to find some solace after the shocking death of Mindy McCready, devastating details continue to pour in. The latest piece of news regarding the singer is as troubling as her tortured mind probably felt.

Dr. Drew on Mindy McCready: 'It Didn't Have to Go Down Like This'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:25:02 +0000

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.

Mindy McCready Describes Finding Her Dying Boyfriend in Phone Call Taped One Day Before Her Death

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:33:06 +0000

During one of Mindy McCready's final conversations, the singer describes finding her dying boyfriend, David Wilson, and the miserable and frantic two hours that followed. The phone call was reportedly taped one day before she died and made available on Monday night.

The Life and Death of Mindy McCready – A Timeline of Tragedy

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:00:10 +0000

From promising 21-year-old country star to tortured addict and mother of two little boys, Mindy McCready's life was lived in the spotlight of public adulation and criticism. The singer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on February 17, 2013. She leaves behind a devastated family that tried so hard to help her and two beautiful children that will forever wonder, "Why?"

Mindy McCready's Ex Billy McKnight on Singer's Suicide: 'I Can't Say It Shocked Me'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:22:09 +0000

Billy McKnight -- Mindy McCready's ex-boyfriend and the father to her oldest son, Zander -- says he's not surprised that the singer took her own life on Sunday afternoon. Right now he is worried for his son, as well as McCready's son with David Wilson, 10-month-old Zayne.

Mindy McCready Recorded Possible 'Video Suicide Note'

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:32:27 +0000

One day before Mindy McCready was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, the singer sent a private investigator she had been working with a cryptic message. It was a single frame from a video they had been working on together of McCready singing a song called 'I'll See You Yesterday.'

Mindy McCready Dead at 37: Country Artists React

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:00:28 +0000

The death of Mindy McCready has caused an outpouring of emotional responses from country artists who knew the troubled singer, as well as those who only heard her music growing up. The 37-year-old 'Ten Thousand Angels' hitmaker took her own life on February 17, 2013, barely one month after her boyfriend and the father to her youngest son died.

Top Mindy McCready Songs

Billy Dukes — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:51:24 +0000

Mindy McCready's career was as promising as anyone could dream when she released 'Ten Thousand Angels' to country radio in 1996. Fans loved her voice and style, which got a little sassy quickly, but in a good way. A string of Top 10 hits followed (all with BNA Records) -- in total, McCready charted over 10 singles from five studio albums.

Mindy McCready Dead

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:52:03 +0000

Mindy McCready is dead. Local law enforcement has confirmed the news, also speculating that the country singer took her own life. She was 37. Fox Nashville entertainment reporter Stacy McCloud first broke the news on Twitter saying, “A close family friend of Mindy McCready has informed me that the country singer has committed suicide.” Cleburne [...]

Mindy McCready Released From Treatment Facility

Billy Dukes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:55:37 +0000

Mindy McCready is back home, but her sons are not. The singer was released from a treatment facility and will undergo 21 days of outpatient treatment, although sources say drug and alcohol tests revealed nothing suspicious. E! News reports that McCready’s children are still in foster care as of last Wednesday. Six-year-old Zander and 9-month-old [...]

Mindy McCready Committed to Treatment After Child Services Take Her Children

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:40:05 +0000

In another sad development in the life of Mindy McCready, the troubled country singer has reportedly been committed to a treatment facility, and her children have been placed in protective care by authorities in the state of Arkansas. The move comes just weeks after the death of McCready’s boyfriend, David Wilson. That was initially reported [...]

Mindy McCready's Ex-Husband Files Motions to Gain Primary Custody of Son

Billy Dukes — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:05:47 +0000

Custody arrangements for Zander -- Mindy McCready's 6-year-old son with ex-husband Billy McKnight -- are once again in dispute, as McKnight has filed multiple motions with regards to McCready's parenting and rocky personal life. He's asking for primary custody of the boy, and has filed additional motions to compel McCready to submit to drug and alcohol testing and undergo a psychological evaluation.

Mindy McCready Denies Involvement in Boyfriend's Death

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:22:18 +0000

Country singer Mindy McCready has denied any involvement in the recent death of her boyfriend, David Wilson. In an interview with the ‘Today‘ show on Tuesday (Jan. 29), the ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ singer admitted the couple had been fighting the day he died, but said she doesn’t know what happened to him. Wilson died on [...]

Mindy McCready Reportedly Being Investigated in Boyfriend's Death

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:30:42 +0000

In a bizarre new twist to a story already more tragic than any country song, singer Mindy McCready is reportedly being investigated in relation to the recent death of her boyfriend, music producer David Wilson. Wilson died on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the home the couple shared. The 34-year-old was the father of McCready’s second [...]

Mindy McCready and Boyfriend David Wilson Won Custody Battle Prior to Suicide

Billy Dukes — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:00:26 +0000

David Wilson's death -- a suicide -- comes after what friends describe as a jubilant time in his and girlfriend Mindy McCready's life. Apparently, the singer had just won a lengthy custody battle over her oldest son, Zander, before Christmas.

Mindy McCready's Boyfriend's Cause of Death Ruled Suicide

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:21 +0000

More details surrounding the untimely death of Mindy McCready‘s boyfriend, David Wilson, have been released, including new information that the recording producer died in an apparent suicide. According to the New York Times, Wilson passed away at his home on Sunday (Jan. 13) from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the [...]

Mindy McCready's Boyfriend Dead at 34

Billy Dukes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:00:26 +0000

Mindy McCready has lost the man she calls her soulmate, and her son 9-month-old son, Zayne, has lost a father. McCready’s boyfriend David Wilson was found dead on Sunday morning (Jan. 13). He was 34. No information has been made available as to the cause of Wilson’s death. The ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ singer revealed the [...]

Mindy McCready – Country Stars Who Have Fought Addiction

Billy Dukes — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:39:06 +0000

Mindy McCready has said her only addiction is violent relationships, including the one with longtime boyfriend Billy McKnight. The '10,000 Angels' singer has had drug problems since 2004, which is when she was convicted on prescription drug fraud charges.

Daily Roundup: Mindy McCready, Sugarland + More

Billy Dukes — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:57:16 +0000

A report on the stage rigging that collapsed before Sugarland's show at the Indiana State Fair and the duo's response to suggestions that they've purposely delayed the start of legal proceedings are among the top stories in today's Daily Roundup. But Mindy McCready's happy news is the lead story.

Mindy McCready Welcomes Baby Boy

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:45:21 +0000

Congratulations are in order for Mindy McCready and her boyfriend David Wilson, who brought a new baby boy into the world this week. Zayne arrived on Monday morning (April 9). He is the couple’s first child together. “Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy,” McCready said in a statement. “It was a long and [...]

Mindy McCready's Son to Be Kept in Foster Care

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:30:36 +0000

After a long and dramatic saga at the end of last year, country singer Mindy McCready was discovered in a closet in Arkansas with her son Zander. McCready had taken the five-year-old his Florida home, where he lived with McCready's mother, his legal guardian. Zander was placed in foster care after the pair were found, and now a court has decided that he will stay in foster care in Arkansas -- even though the case is being decided in Florida.