Country Music Memories: 'Unanswered Prayers' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'Unanswered Prayers' Hits No. 1On this day (Jan. 12) in 1991, the song soared to the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'Wanted! The Outlaws' Is ReleasedCountry Music Memories: 'Wanted! The Outlaws' Is ReleasedIn 1976, some of Music City's most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasCountry Music Memories: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasNinety-seven years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas. Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: Martina McBride Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: Martina McBride Hits No. 1On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Stardust' Certified Quadruple PlatinumCountry Music Memories: 'Stardust' Certified Quadruple PlatinumOn Jan. 9, 1990, 'Stardust' album was certified quadruple platinum.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 HitOn Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
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: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryCountry Music Memories: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Country Music Memories: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.Country Music Memories: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.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