Eddie Rabbitt

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

Country music has produced some truly epic album cover artwork over the years — but it's had some duds, too.

For the week starting Feb. 10, 1979, Rabbitt hit No. 1 on the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose."

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

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

No parent should ever have to bury a son or daughter -- and yet, several country stars have had to endure such a grief-filled event.

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

May they rest in peace ...

When I let Pepper out this morning we were greeted by a good old fashioned down pour.The first thing I thought was how awful of a first day it is for the youth spring turkey hunt. Then for some reason I started to sing Gary Allan's "Songs About Rain."

March 25 -- Ok...I did it yesterday so here we go.  We're 9 months away from Christmas!  That makes some people feel better.  Others feel more stressed.  Today in country music history, some huge country hits go to #1 on the charts, others are recorded, and a country legend passes away...