Top Country News of 2008: No. 7

He Said, She Said

Two lawsuits rocked country music this year -- one over money, the other over blood. First, Sugarland was sued by their former bandmate, Kristen Hall, who claims she's owed more than $1.5 million in profits. Then John Rich was slapped with a lawsuit filed by rocker Jerry Montano, who wants compensation for injuries sustained during a bloody mishap. The Big & Rich singer is accused of slugging Montano in the face with a glass object after a night of drinking.