eddie rabbitt

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

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

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.

May they rest in peace ...

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

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