The Boot Staff

On Aug. 23, 2003, Adkins was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

Rogers' songs are timeless.

Musgraves' songs are some of the best-written in contemporary country music.

On Aug. 21, 1979, Daniels earned a gold single for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," from his 'Million Mile Reflections' album.

"I feel everyone can relate to that one special place they grew up at or spent time at growing up that makes them feel alive ..."

Hosting the CMAs is one of the most prestigious gigs in country music.

Womack's songs are some of the most traditional-sounding in contemporary country music.

On Aug. 19, 2003, Bentley's eponymous major-label freshman album was released on Capitol Records.

On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.

Which one is your favorite?