The Boot Staff

On Jan. 23, 1990, Black earned his first platinum album.

The Boot's 2021 artists to watch vary in genre, style, influence and background, but these country, Americana, folk and bluegrass newcomers are all poised to have breakout years. Their names are ones to keep your eyes (and ears) on: artists you'll want to hear early, so you can b…

On Jan. 22, 1969, Campbell received the first gold single of his career.

Underwood's first single from her debut album, 'Some Hearts', spent six consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and earned a Top 10 spot on the Christian Songs chart (No. 4), a Top 20 spot on the Hot 100 (No. 20) and  Top 30 spot on the Adult…

On Jan. 20, 1995, Judd's eponymous 1992 solo debut was certified quadruple platinum.

She's got a way with words!

We love a Dolly duet!

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McEntire appears in the movie 'Tremors' opposite Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward.

On Jan. 17, 2000, Brooks was named the Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards.