Darryl Worley

Country singers are known for being storytellers -- trying to spin meaning out of heartbreak and hard times.

Rest in peace, Bonnie ...

There are 11 songs on this list and each was released after the year 2000.

When tragedies happen, we turn to music to help us cope with the emotional aftermath.

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.