Gretchen Wilson

Looking back, however, she's glad she included the songs she did.

A death, a secret, an arrest, a close call and a confession that brought tabloid attention — they all make this list of country music news stories that had us saying O-M-G.

That's not why she was arrested, she says.

Country songs make the perfect first dance songs for newly married couples, the perfect soundtrack for a bar and the perfect accompaniment to a tailgate ... and country songs are also great for a dance party.

She settled the case with a small donation.

Country stars live glamorous lives, but it hasn't always been glitz and glory for your favorite artists.

Wilson has given her first interviews since her arrest at a Connecticut airport on Aug. 21.

"I'm saddened by the whole thing," she says.

Authorities say she became belligerent.

Their names probably won't surprise you, as they're big stars now -- but remember, they were unknowns back then.