Annie Zaleski

On Sept. 15, 2007, Brooks made history with his song "More Than a Memory."

On Aug. 31, 1993, Brooks released his fifth studio album, 'In Pieces'.

On Aug. 31, 1999, the Chicks released their second major-label album, 'Fly'.

On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I'm Alright."

On Aug. 18, 1973, Twitty and Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man."

On Aug. 1, 1998, Brooks reached No. 1 on the country charts with a cover of the Bob Dylan-written "To Make You Feel My Love."

On July 20, 1968, Cash hit No. 1 on the country charts with a live version of "Folsom Prison Blues."

On July 17, 1993, Alan Jackson's "Chattahoochee" began its first of four weeks at No. 1 on the charts.

On July 5, 2003, Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va.

On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.