eddie rabbitt

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."

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?!

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.