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: 'Austin City Limits' Premieres on PBSCountry Music Memories: 'Austin City Limits' Premieres on PBSOn Jan. 2, 1975, 'Austin City Limits' premiered on PBS.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: Johnny Cash Performs at San QuentinCountry Music Memories: Johnny Cash Performs at San QuentinOn Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: The Ryman Auditorium Officially OpensCountry Music Memories: The Ryman Auditorium Officially OpensIn 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album ReleasedCountry Music Memories: 'Okie From Muskogee' Album ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
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: Dolly Parton Debuts in '9 to 5'Country Music Memories: Dolly Parton Debuts in '9 to 5'On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole OpryCountry Music Memories: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole OpryHappy (Opry) anniversary to her!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