March 18 -- Last June, the lyrics of 17-year-old Trey Howell's favorite song country came to life for him in a tragic twist of fate. Trey — his real name is Billy Howell III — had a passion for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some songs don’t just sound emotional — they carry emotional wreckage. Behind beautiful melodies and iconic choruses are stories ...

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In 1967, folk-country singer Bobbie Gentry became famous for her song “Ode to Billie Joe.” The unlikely hit about a young man’s tragic jump off the Tallahatchie Bridge in Mississippi went to No. 1 on ...

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These songs hit differently now... Join us as we explore unforgettable cover versions that gained heartbreaking new meaning due to the artists' personal struggles and tragic fates. From Johnny Cash's ...