Mindy McCready

David Wilson's death -- a suicide -- comes after what friends describe as a jubilant time in his and girlfriend Mindy McCready's life. Apparently, the singer had just won a lengthy custody battle over her oldest son, Zander, before Christmas.

Mindy McCready continues to speak to the press about her recent actions, where she took her son Zander, 5, from her mother and step-father’s Florida home. The grandparents have custody of the boy, but McCready claims she had good reason to yank her son from his living situation.

Singer-songwriter Billy McKnight says that if all goes well during a court hearing in Arkansas today, he should be able to see his son later this afternoon or early tonight. During an interview with Taste of Country this morning, McKnight shared that he never thought Zander was in immediate danger with Mindy McCready, but he’s preparing to deal with any longterm effects the nearly two-week long or