Country Music Memories: George Strait Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: George Strait Hits No. 1On Jan. 5, 1985, Strait was starting the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'LeAnn Rimes' Album Goes PlatinumCountry Music Memories: 'LeAnn Rimes' Album Goes PlatinumOn Jan. 3, 2000, Rimes kicked off the new year -- and the new millennium -- on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Faith Hill Scores Her First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Faith Hill Scores Her First No. 1 HitOn Jan. 1, 1994, Hill started off the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold AlbumCountry Music Memories: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold AlbumParton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Urban's Debut Solo Album Goes PlatinumCountry Music Memories: Urban's Debut Solo Album Goes PlatinumOn Dec. 15, 2003, Urban earned platinum status for his self-titled debut album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'If I Die Young' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'If I Die Young' Hits No. 1Dec. 13, 2010, was an unforgettable day for the Band PerryGayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: Faith Hill's 'Let Me Let Go' Goes No. 1Country Music Memories: Faith Hill's 'Let Me Let Go' Goes No. 1On Dec. 12, 1998, Hill struck chart gold when her single "Let Me Let Go" soared to No. 1.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Brad Paisley Scores First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Brad Paisley Scores First No. 1 HitOn Dec. 11, 1999, Paisley earned his first No. 1 hit.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'Nothing on But the Radio' Goes to No. 1Country Music Memories: 'Nothing on But the Radio' Goes to No. 1On Dec. 4, 2004, Allan notched his third No. 1 single, "Nothing on But the Radio."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Brand New Man' Goes Quadruple PlatinumCountry Music Memories: 'Brand New Man' Goes Quadruple PlatinumNov. 29, 1994, was a day of celebration for Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson