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."

Eddie Rabbitt wasn't only one of the biggest star's in country music history, he was one of the greatest writers as well. Whatever happened to him?

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.

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

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.

Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell covered Eddie Rabbitt's "I Love a Rainy Night" as part of the 2016 ACM Honors ceremony.

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.