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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.

Mindy's Farewell Song

Moon Mullins — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:16:24 +0000

This statement from Mindy McCready's media rep, Nashville Country Club.
It is with the deepest sadness we say goodbye to an extraordinary and gifted talent, a daughter, a mother and friend, Miss Mindy McCready.

Our attention at this time is devoted to the needs and care of Mindy's family. As Mindy spent mu

Moon Remembers Mindy

Moon Mullins — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:34:17 +0000

It is such a sad waste when a human being takes his or her own life. Sometimes — as in the case of Mindy McCready — the stresses of living can become so overwhelming they think suicide is the only answer. I didn’t know Mindy well, but I spent enough time with her to know [...]

Troubled Singer Mindy McCready Commits Suicide [UPDATED]

egrant — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 02:00:43 +0000

According to Fox 17 Nashville entertainment reporter Stacy McCloud, troubled singer Mindy McCready committed suicide on Sunday. The 37-year-old singer had been plagued by substance abuse problems and domestic violence over the past several years. On February 8th, McCready’s father ordered a petition to have the singer committed to treatment facility after she had been [...]

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 Denies Involvement in Boyfriend's Death

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:22:18 +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 Being Investigated in Boyfriend's Death [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:34 +0000

It was shocking news, to be sure, when we learned that Mindy McCready’s boyfriend, music producer David Wilson, had died. I mean, he was only 34 years old. When the story broke back on January 14th, it was revealed that his death had been ruled a suicide, the cause of death a gunshot wound. But [...]

Shoulda Been a Hit: Mindy McCready's "You'll Never Know" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:00:09 +0000

Mindy McCready. In a hot tub. Riding a snowmobile. Building a snowman. Flirting with her real-life boyfriend at the time, Dean Cain. And this wasn't a hit? WHAT??? In 1996, Mindy McCready just sprinted out the blocks and recording studio to race straight up the Billboard country chart. Her first single, "Ten Thousand Angels," peaked at #6. Her follow-up, "Guys Do it All the Time," was a monster and hit the very top of the charts. But that success didn't last long and, by 1998, Mindy was struggling. Her sophomore CD, If I Don't Stay the Night, was primed to deliver more Top Ten hits . . . only it didn't. And this song, the Kim Richey-penned "You'll Never Know," finally ran out of steam at #19. It was the last time that Mindy McCready would crack the Top 20. But, if you ask me, it SHOULDA BEEN A HIT! Listen!

Mindy McCready Claims Her Young Son Was Beaten by Her Mother

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:14:09 +0000

Mindy McCready continues to speak to the press about her recent actions, where she took her son Zander, 5, from her mother and step-father’s Florida home. The grandparents have custody of the boy, but McCready claims she had good reason to yank her son from his living situation.

Troubled Country Star Mindy McCready Pregnant with Twins [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:47:37 +0000

When it comes to Mindy McCready, if it ain’t one thing, it’s five. Earlier today, McCready was reported missing along with her 5-year-old son. She has since checked in with Florida authorities and knows full well she has to get that kid back by tomorrow afternoon. What a mess. On top of all that, she [...]