mindy mccready
On May 25, 2010, Mindy McCready was hospitalized in Cape Coral, Florida for a possible drug overdose. [1]
She signed with Capitol Records in April 2000, releasing her debut album for the label, the self-titled Mindy McCready, two years later. [2]
Country singer Mindy McCready texted the New York Daily News to deny reports of an overdose or a suicide attempt. [3]
Mindy McCready left a Florida hospital on Tuesday (May 25) after being admitted following a report of a possible drug overdose, according to her brother, Josh McCready. [4]
Mindy McCready, the country singer who battled drugs and legal woes but recently declared herself clean after a stint on Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew, was back home Tuesday from the hospital, according to her brother, after police responded to an overdose call at a Florida home. [3]
Born Melinda Gayle McCready in Fort Myers, Florida, McCready began singing in church at age 3, and got her GED at the age of 16 with the intention of beginning her music career early. [1]
– Mindy McCready tells Access Hollywood that despite reports, she and her 5-year-old son are not missing. [3]
Her debut album, 1996’s Ten Thousand Angels, was released on BNA Records and was certified 2? Multi-Platinum by the RIAA, while 1997’s If I Don’t Stay the Night was certified Gold. [1]
Two years later, McCready’s debut album, Ten Thousand Angels was released and went on to gain platinum status. [2]
A spokeswoman for the hospital would not reveal why McCready had been admitted to the hospital but told the AP the singer was in good condition. [4]
Sources:
[1] Mindy McCready - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Mindy McCready: Information from Answers.com
[3] Mindy McCready Topics Page - USATODAY.com
[4] CMT : News : Mindy McCready’s Brother Says She’s Out of the Hospital