When she was 18, she moved to Nashville, where she was signed by BNA Records (a label of Sony BMG Music Entertainment). Her debut album, Ten Thousand Angels, was released on April 30, 1996, and was certified gold six months later. The album gave her international fame and produced her two biggest hits, “Ten Thousand Angels” and “Guys Do It All The Time”. McCready also appears with Lorrie Morgan, Sara Evans, and Martina McBride on CMT's Girl’s Night Out special. Mindy then released the next year "If I Don't Stay The Night." It spawned 3 singles, "What If I Do", Other Side Of This Kiss", and "You'll Never Know." Overseas "O Romeo" was released. None were very successful. Still the album sold over 500,000 copies, and went Gold. In 1999 McCready released "I'm Not So Tough." The first single released was "All I Want Is Everything." When it failed to break the top 50, BNA Records and Mindy went separate ways, said to be over creative differences. After the split the album received little promotion and became a commercial failure.
In April of 2000, she was signed by Capitol Records. She released a self-titled album with Capitol in 2002 to disappointing sales, and was dropped by Capitol later that year.
McCready was once engaged to actor Dean Cain. In 2005 she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and spoke of her problems with domestic abuse, depression, and drug abuse. Mindy McCready admitted her ex-boyfriend Billy McKnight had beat her frequently and they had a tumultuous relationship, and that she had tried to commit suicide. She also revealed that she had seen her ex-boyfriend Billy McKnight recently and that she needs help. Her father was on the show and said that she is often in denial about her problems and that he wanted her to get help and supported her. She also spoke of how growing up her mother wasn't very loving and encouraging and as a result McCready suffers from poor self-esteem. She is now known mostly for her trouble with the law. Talking to Oprah Winfrey, McCready hoped that her story would encourage and help others, even if it's only one girl in the world. "You know what we're all hoping?" Oprah said to Mindy. "That you are that girl."
Mindy gave birth to son Zander Ryan McCready on March 25, 2006. On April 9, 2012, McCready gave birth to her second child, a son named Zayne. The child's father, record producer David Wilson, was found dead in his home on January 13, 2013, of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Following Wilson's death, McCready released a statement in which she referred to him as her "soulmate" and "life partner". A little over a month later, on February 17, Mindy committed suicide by the same means.
Maybe Maybe Not
Mindy McCready Lyrics
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I had a load in the dryer, I was waitin' at the laudrymat
Sittin' on top of a washin' machine
I could hear the sound of a quarter tumblin' around
I'd left in the pocket of my dirty blue jeans
I reached in just to pull it out
Never thinkin' how it'd burn my hand
Ain't it funny where it chose to land
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call
To see if everything's alright back in Omaha
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame
Maybe if I try real hard baby I can change
I could do what you say and just grow up
It might be worth a shot
But then again, maybe not
I gathered up my clothes, I didn't even fold 'em
Just stuffed 'em into a pillowcase
I threw 'em in the back seat, jumped in the car
Headed on out to the interstate
I turned on the radio
How'd they know to play our favorite song?
It nearly freaked me out
To hear it on every station I turned on
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call
To see if everything's alright back in Omaha
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame
Maybe if I try real hard baby I can change
I could do what you say and just grow up
It might be worth a shot
But then again, maybe not
Oh baby, whoa baby
Maybe not
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call
To see if everything's alright back in Omaha
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame
Maybe if I try real hard baby I can change
I could do what you say and just grow up
It might be worth a shot
But then again
But then again, maybe not
Oh baby, whoa baby
Maybe not
Oh oh oh baby
Maybe not
The lyrics of Mindy McCready's song Maybe Maybe Not describe a woman doing her laundry at a laundromat while reflecting on her past relationship. She finds a quarter in her pocket, but it burns her hand when she tries to retrieve it. As she contemplates calling her ex to see if he's doing okay, she hears their favorite song on the radio. She considers that it might be a sign that she should call him and try to make amends, but then again, maybe not.
The song explores the human tendency to revisit past relationships and question the decisions we've made. The singer wonders if she made a mistake and if there is a chance to fix things with her ex. However, she also acknowledges that taking responsibility for her actions and changing her behavior may be worth a shot, but there's no guarantee it will work out. The song encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and consider whether trying to make amends is worth the effort, even if the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a load in the dryer, I was waitin' at the laudrymat
I was doing laundry at the laundromat
Sittin' on top of a washin' machine
I was sitting on top of the washing machine
I could hear the sound of a quarter tumblin' around
I heard a quarter circulating in the washing machine
I'd left in the pocket of my dirty blue jeans
I had forgotten the quarter in my blue jeans pocket
I reached in just to pull it out
I reached to remove it
Never thinkin' how it'd burn my hand
But I didn't expect how hot it was
It rolled over by the payphone
It just dropped by the public phone
Ain't it funny where it chose to land
I found it amusing how it ended up there
Maybe it's a sign, maybe I should call
I thought it could be a sign and wondered if I should call
To see if everything's alright back in Omaha
To check if everything is okay in Omaha
Maybe you were right, maybe I'm to blame
Maybe you were correct, and it is my fault
Maybe if I try real hard baby I can change
Maybe with enough effort, I can change
I could do what you say and just grow up
I could follow your advice and mature up
It might be worth a shot
It could be beneficial to try
But then again, maybe not
Still, it could be fruitless to attempt to change
I gathered up my clothes, I didn't even fold 'em
I collected my clothes, but I didn't even bother folding them
Just stuffed 'em into a pillowcase
I put them in a pillowcase instead
I threw 'em in the back seat, jumped in the car
I tossed them at the back of the car, and then I entered
Headed on out to the interstate
I drove towards the interstate
I turned on the radio
I switched on the radio
How'd they know to play our favorite song?
How come they played our most referred-to tune?
It nearly freaked me out
I almost freaked out
To hear it on every station I turned on
Because it played repeatedly on every station I clicked on
Oh baby, whoa baby
Oh dear, oh dear
Oh oh oh baby
Oh, oh, oh, darling.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM COLLINS, MILA MASON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
shawn eldridge
🙋 when I first heard Mindy McCready music I was so blown away by her voice & her songs are like out of this world. Mindy McCready could sing but there was no tomorrow. I had seen her like 7 times in concert and I have to say is this I had a blast, I had fun, I was relaxed, and I had a great time. When you go to a Mindy McCready concert it does not feel like you're at one of her concerts at all. It just feels awesome being right there watching her singing person. Those who has seen her live knows what I'm talking about. Also I will say it is a shame what happened to her. Was not fair and it was not her time to go yet way too young. Mandy McCready had such great talent when it came in singing. Also I have a poster of Mindy McCready on my wall.she had signed it for me. Also I will say Mindy McCready is such a sweetheart as well. She was always sweet kind caring good-hearted down-to-earth person who had a great soul. Now she's up in heaven as a (( 👼 )) also she's making music up in heaven as well.
Lauren Sings...
Can't believe how stunningly beautiful and talented she was... I wish things had gone better for her... 😞
CindyRose76
It is so sad that we lost her so young. She was a great singer and had her whole life before her. She will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Mindy McCready.
Khaled Sahraoui
Yeah, it's really sad what's happened to poor Mindy. I still have faith that she'll get back on her feet and launch the comeback of the century. I met her after a live performance in summer 1996 and she signed my copy of her "Ten Thousand Angels " album. She was very gracious and sweet, and really flattered to know that I'd come all the way across the Atlantic just to see her. She was/is so beautiful. I had a giant teenaged crush on her.
mallory kadake
R.I.P. Mindy-------- her songs helped me out a lot when i was feeling down over the years
Reese Jabs
Very sad ending for such a wonderful singer.
Ashley Sutherland
one of my all time fav. song , me and my friend would sing this on karaoke all the time when we were young and he mom would yell at us to shit-up .. haha good times
Tristan Guevara
Rest in peace, beautiful angel. Prayers for the children.
mcdownt
Mindy is back and doing great, new music in the making, check out her Facebook page
mcdownt
Right on! And she is doing great now, hopefully it will stay that way :)