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.

Legends such as Hank Williams Jr., Randy Travis and George Jones, among others, have found themselves in trouble with the law

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.

May they rest in peace ...

Women have ruled the country charts for decades by singing about far more than just love and heartache.

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

Tragedy can strike anyone, from a neighbor next door to family members to some of the biggest superstars in the world.