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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."

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

"Baby, there's no excuse / to turn me every which way but loose..."

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

It's more tragic when it's unexpected, as is the case with these country singers who died before their time.

Can you believe it?!

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.

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

May they rest in peace ...

The late Eddie Rabbitt released his eighth album 'Radio Romance' on Oct. 1, 1982 via Elektra Records, so it's celebrating its 30th birthday today. It yielded two more No. 1 country singles for the singer, 'You and I,' -- a duet with Crystal Gayle and a crossover pop smash that was used as the theme song for a couple on the daytime soap opera 'All My Children' -- and 'You Can't Run From Love.' Read