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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.

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.

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 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 'Ten Thousand Angels' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:40:40 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic is in honor of another country artist gone too soon. Mindy McCready died this weekend of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. McCready entered the country music scene in 1995 and had 5 studio albums to her credit. Her ‘Ten Thousand Angels’ carried her only #1 song, ‘Guys Do It All The [...]

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'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 [...]

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 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.

Billy McKnight, Mindy McCready's Ex, Hopes to See Son Zander This Afternoon

Billy Dukes — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:32:26 +0000

Singer-songwriter Billy McKnight says that if all goes well during a court hearing in Arkansas today, he should be able to see his son later this afternoon or early tonight. During an interview with Taste of Country this morning, McKnight shared that he never thought Zander was in immediate danger with Mindy McCready, but he’s preparing to deal with any longterm effects the nearly two-week long ordeal has had on the 5-year-old.

Mindy McCready's Ex Billy McKnight Issues Statement About Son's Disappearance

Amanda Hensel — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:48:51 +0000

Billy McKnight, Mindy McCready‘s ex-boyfriend and the father of 5-year-old Zander, spoke with the ‘Today’ show this week, but after his appearance found himself with more to say about McCready’s disappearance with his young son in tow. McKnight has since issued an official press release on the matter.

Mindy McCready and Son Found in Closet in Arkansas

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:37:32 +0000

Authorities have located troubled singer Mindy McCready, who is pregnant with twins, hiding out in a closet in Arkansas with her young son, Zander, 5. McCready took the boy, who has been living in Florida with her mother and stepfather, Gayle and Michael Inge, earlier this week.

Mindy McCready's Ex Speaks Out

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:46:12 +0000

The latest development in the Mindy McCready saga is that her ex-boyfriend, Billy McKnight — who is also the father of her missing son Zander — spoke with the ‘Today’ show about McCready’s past, their son and his recent communication with both of them. Though there is no warrant out for McCready’s arrest, a judge did issue an ‘emergency’ order on Thursday to have the boy brought back to Florida, regardless of what state he’s currently in.

Court Issues 'Emergency' Order to Take Mindy McCready's Son

Brittany Joy Cooper — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:54:48 +0000

A court spokeswoman revealed today that Florida judge James H. Seals issued an “emergency” pick up order for Mindy McCready‘s 5-year-old son Zander, according to CNN. The troubled country singer took her son from her father’s Florida home earlier this week, though she does not have legal custody of him.

Mindy McCready Pregnant With Twins

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:57:31 +0000

The plot continues to thicken in the saga of country singer Mindy McCready, who went missing with her son Zander this week and now turns out to be seven months pregnant with twins. Though McCready insists she didn’t kidnap her 5-year-old son, it has been widely reported that she took him from her father’s Florida home Tuesday and doesn’t have legal custody of him.

Mindy McCready's Son Is Reportedly 'Safe, Healthy and Comfortable'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:20:05 +0000

Mindy McCready‘s son is “safe, healthy and comfortable,” according to a press release from the singer’s publicity team. Previously it was reported that McCready and her 5-year-old boy Zander were missing after the 37-year-old picked him up from her father’s home in Florida. A rep at Music City News Media says that law enforcement officials have spoken to and seen the child via Skype as recently as Tuesday.

Mindy McCready Goes Missing With Son

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:12:58 +0000

Country singer Mindy McCready is missing and believed to be with her 5-year-old son, Xander. According to WINK television in Fort Myers, Fla., McCready took the boy from her father’s house within the last several days and has until Thursday at 5PM to return him or she’ll be arrested.