Mindy McCready
Country music singer-songwriter
Born
November 30th, 1975
49 years ago
Died
February 17th, 2013
12 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Began a music career in the late 1990s, releasing her debut album 'Ten Thousand Angels' in 1996. The album featured the hit single 'Guys Do It All the Time,' which topped the charts. Continued to release several albums throughout the early 2000s, including 'If I Don't Stay the Night' and 'Mindy McCready,' while also gaining attention for personal struggles. Achieved recognition in the reality television realm, participating in shows such as 'Celebrity Rehab' and 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
Released the hit single 'Guys Do It All the Time'
Debuted with the album 'Ten Thousand Angels'
Participated in reality shows 'Celebrity Rehab' and 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
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