CMT to air special focused on life & de..

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In wake of the death of country singer Mindy McCready, CMT will premiere a one-hour news special documenting McCready's life and career and examining the final days leading up to her death when "CMT News Presents: Mincy McCready—Fallen Angel" on Sunday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT. Check local llstings for MT."Only CMT can tell the real Mindy McCready story," said Lewis Bogach, Vice President of Production, in a press release. "We were there when she first hit Nashville, followed her rise to No. 1, through her devastating life and tragic death."

From the press release:

While McCready was best known for her breakthrough record 'Ten Thousand Angels,' it was her history of drug and alcohol abuse, combined with several suicide attempts and public child custody battles that were responsible for landing her in the spotlight later on in life. Hosted by CMT's Katie Cook, CMT NEWS PRESENTS: MINDY MCCREADY FALLEN ANGEL will highlight the highs and lows of the star's life, and feature archival CMT interviews, never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with those who knew her closely. Country artists Ty Herndon, Richie McDonald, Lorrie Morgan and Jimmy Wayne, and Nashville industry vets Holly Gleason and Robert K. Oermann will all lend their insight. Additionally, David Malloy (producer, former boyfriend), Jimmy Nichols (musician, close friend), Norro Wilson (producer), and Eric Hughes, McCready's child custody lawyer who spoke with her the Thursday before she died and is giving CMT his first interview since her death, will share their personal experiences with the troubled star.

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CMT to air special focused on life & death of Mindy McCready