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On Sept. 30, 1954, Cline signed her first recording contract with Four Star Records.

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On Sept. 29, 2004, Travis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On Sept. 29, 1993, Gill won five CMA Awards, including one for Entertainer of the Year.

On Sept. 28, 1984, Strait's 'Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind' album was released.

On Sept. 28, 1974, Jennings soared to the top of the charts with "I'm a Ramblin' Man," from his album 'The Ramblin' Man'.

On Sept. 27, 2003, Bentley earned his first No. 1 hit with "What Was I Thinkin'," from his self-titled freshman album.

On Sept. 25, 1999, McGraw earned his 10th No. 1 hit with "Something Like That."

On Sept. 24, 1999, Lonestar scored their first platinum album.

On Sept. 24, 1989, Black earned his first gold record, for his freshman album, 'Killin' Time'.