Born Malinda Gayle McCready on November 30, 1975, Fort Myers, FL; daughter of Tim and Gayle McCready. Addresses: Record Company--RCA Records/Nashville, One Music Circle North, Nashville, TN 37203-4310. Fan Club--Mindy McCready Fan Club, P.O. Box 23411, Nashville, TN 37202; email McCready at mmcready@twangthis.com. Management--Moress Nanas Entertainment, 1209 16th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212. Websites--Official McCready web site: www.twangthis.com.
Mindy McCready's striking appearance and musical delivery caught the attention of many young country music fans, particularly young women who saw her as someone to emulate. Part of a new breed of country music performers, she was unafraid to address issues through her music that had previously been avoided. Her fresh, direct, open style and relative youth allowed her to empathize with young people beginning romantic relationships. McCready released albums in 1996, 1997, and 1999 and seemed poised to become one of country music's next superstars. But by 2005, McCready
by Debra Reilly
Mindy McCready's Career
Signed with BNA, part of BMG Entertainment/RCA Nashville, 1994; debut album, Ten Thousand Angels, BNA, 1996; If I Don't Stay The Night, BNA, 1997; I
Mindy McCready's Awards
Country Music Radio Awards, Best New Artist, 1997.
Famous Works
- Selective Works
- Ten Thousand Angels, (includes "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Guys Do It All The Time"), BNA, 1996.
- If I Don't Stay The Night, BNA, 1997.
- (With others) Various Artists: Going West Across America, RCA Records, 1997.
- (With others) Country Cares For Kids: A Holiday Album, BMG/BNA Entertainment, 1997.
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Recent Updates
June 8, 2006: McCready sued William McKnight for loss of potential income and emotional trauma, after she allegedly suffered a severe beating from him in May of 2005. Source: USA Today, www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-06-08-mccready_x.htm, June 8, 2006.
Further Reading
Periodicals
- Billboard, August 29, 1999.
- Country Weekly, May 14, 1996, p. 24.
- Entertainment Weekly, May 3, 1996, p. 79.
- Nashville Record Review, June 1-2, 1996.
- People Weekly, August 15, 2005.
- USA Today, August 24, 2004; September 16, 2005.
- http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/mccready_mindy/albums.jhtml
- www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/26/people.mccready.ap/index.html
- www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/04/people.mindymccready.ap/
- http://cgi.canoe.ca/JamMusicArtistsL2Q/mccready--
- mindy.html
- http://musiccentralmsn.com/
- www.1200.ckxm.com/1997countrymusicradioawards.html
- www.cdnow.com/
- www.cduniverse.com/
- www.country.com/article/mus-countryam/mindy-feature.html
- www.countrystars.com/artists/mccready.html
- www.flash.net/~jtpayne/mindy/
- www.jamboreeusa.com/
- www.nbc.com/entertainment/specials/acmawards/frpv--
- mccready.html
- www.twangthis.com
- www.young-country.com/MindyMcCready.html
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over 13 years ago
Greetings from the great Northwest. I am writing today because I have always been a fan of your work since I first heard your music in 1996. I think I wore out my CD Player with your first CD. Anyway, I feel inclined to send this message, although I don't know if you will get it. I've been watching reruns of a certain VH1 TV show, completely dumbfounded by what you've experienced after your country music breakthrough. I had no idea that the abuse and other things were as bad as they were. I just have to say that I have been watching your story, and on this specific show, you sang a song that you wrote while experiencing some alone time, called "I'm still here." I have to say that it brought me to tears, and I'm so sorry that you experienced such hardships. You are beautiful person with one of the most majestic voices I have ever heard. I too am a singer, and I can tell you that I fell in love with your voice (don't get creeped out, I TOTALLY gay). Like I said, I don't know that this will ever reach you, but you have inspired me, and I'm sure that your true fans have NEVER forgotten about you. I just recently found your CD and put the music on my iPod...I've been jamming to it at work..Anyway, hope you are doing great and I REALLY hope to see you back in the music circuit. xoxo
over 14 years ago
Hey Mindy,Its always good to hear when you are doing good!I remember going to beefsteak charlies with you to sing kareoke when we were young.Addiction sucks I have been battleing it for years also!I couldnt imagine the pressure of having the public looking at every mistake the disease has made you do.Just be greateful you are still alive and Im proud of you for even taking the steps necesary to live a sober life.Every day is challenge.God bless you Mindy love keven For what its worth Im very proud to say that I knew you before all the fame and remember how awsome of a person you were.
over 14 years ago
Ms. McCready - I had never heard of you before "Celebrity Rehab". I only want to say to you that you are a gift to all us plain ol workin people out here. Your voice, your beauty and your heart are an inspiration to just plain folks. Please do not leave us. I could never hope to experience the wonders of your celebrity, but life and love are shared by all. Hang in there and enjoy your life, so we can enjoy your life with you. Sincerely Smitten and a big fan - Bobby
almost 15 years ago
P.S., your song "I'm still here" is about the most meaningful song I have heard...thank you for sharing...every word means the world. You may never respond, but I want to tell you that it gives hope to someone thinking the wrong things, that maybe there is hope. Joppa
almost 15 years ago
Mindy - As a guy, I try to hide most feelings. When I saw you sing to Tom Sizemore, etc., people that feel like there is no hope, I cried so hard that it was almost silly. I lost my best friend in '95, and I have built a wall so tall that I thought no one could get through. I wanted you to know how you touched my heart...and that maybe I should be here. I have felt so lost for so long. I am from Knoxville, a southern boy, but displaced in Colorado. Just wanted to tell you that you are the most amazing person...like an angel that speaks to injured souls. I hope life gets better for you, and me. Thank you, you are an inspiration!!!
almost 15 years ago
I just finished watching the reality TV show you were on and wanted to let you know that you're not the only one that has followed that path. I think your music is beautiful and wish you the best of luck. If you would like to talk I can be reached at 615-479-5168. Thanks for listening.
almost 15 years ago
dear mindy hope things get better for you .keep your chin up and stay strong beutiful u have a lot to offer this world
almost 16 years ago
HI MINDY I HEARD YOU ARE IN TROUBLE IM JUST A FARMBOY FROM OHIO AND IF YOU EVER NEED A REAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE THAT WILL TREAT YOU LIKE A LADY IM THE MAN FOR THE JOB TRACY P.S. IM PRAYING FOR YOU
about 16 years ago
hey mindy cant wait for some new music from you i have always loved your singing
about 16 years ago
Hi,I do not know if this email will get to Mindy or not. But since 2005 I thought of you a lot. And I prayed for you, so you could get the strength, to move into a positive place in your life. I read, if it true or not, I do not know, but it indicated that you where so embarrassed about saying what you said on the Oprah show, well I give you credit, you had the strength already, you just did not see it yet. I am sure, a lot of women watching that show, made them open their eyes and maybe get out of their bad relationship. I wish you and your family the very best. Take care, Corinnia