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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."

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.

Can you believe it?!

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.

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

The Pistol Annies released their first album on this date in 2011, Trace Adkins joined the Grand Ole Opry in 2003, Eddie Rabbitt was "Drivin'" his life away in 1980 and more.

It was on this date in 2011 that Trace Adkins and several of his on-screen friends attended the premiere of The Lincoln Lawyer in Los Angeles, Little Big Town picked up their first gold record in 2006 and Eddie Rabbitt's song about driving on a rainy night was certified gold in 1981. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 10 March, 2012.

Miranda Lambert scored a gold album on this date in 2010, Brad Paisley became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2001 and Eddie Rabbitt had Second Thoughts about his 17th number one hit. Click through for the complete list for Today In Country Music History for 16 February, 2012.

Most people have yards, as of 2004 Gretchen Wilson had her own park! Eddie Rabbitt was drvin' on this date in 1980 and Glen Campbell was showing some bling in1975. Here's the list for Today In Country Music History for 23 August, 2011.