Mick Meidner

Michael Russell Meidner (May 1, 1972 - August 11, 2002) was an American country music singer who gained fame in the late-90s. His debut album, Mick's Barn, was released on Maverick Nashville in 1998, and it spawned "I'm Busy", a no. 8 on the Billboard country charts.

Early life
Meidner was born on May 1, 1972 in. Meidner's first contact with country music was at the age of 13 with 's album Partners. Meidner was a huge fan of country music, and he was bullied at school because of this.

Death
On August 11, 2002, hours after a rehearsal for a potential third album at Soundcheck in Nashville, Meidner was found dead by session guitarist Tonnes Thiessen in his apartment in Nashville's neighborhood. A medical examiner concluded that Meidner died of a heroin overdose, syringes were discovered close to his body. Meidner was survived by his family.