'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.
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.
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.
February 26, 2013
February 26th, 2013
Forecast: Rain lingering. High of 56.
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February 25, 2013
February 25nd, 2013
Forecast: Rain Likely. High of 52.
Local: Woman found dead in The Highlands.
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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.
February 22, 2013
February 22nd, 2013
Forecast: Scattered showers. High of 66.
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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).
February 21, 2013
February 20, 2013
February 20th, 2013
Forecast: Cloudy. High of 48.
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State: Alabama 'Harlem Shakes' organizer gets permit and scholarship.
