Mindy McCready

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

Country music and drinking have always had an uncomfortably close relationship.

There's an old saying that it's easy to make a million dollars in the music business, but it's hard to hold on to one dollar.

It was one of the most turbulent stories in Nashville history.

People with this sign aren't afraid to break the mold!

Some of these songs bring the artist's career full-circle, while others tell a haunting story of a life cut short.

Rest in peace.

Mindy McCready's career was as promising as anyone could dream when she released "Ten Thousand Angels" to country radio in 1996.

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.