![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
![21 Years Ago: Brad Paisley Marries Kimberly Williams](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/brad-paisley-kimberly-williams-wedding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
21 Years Ago: Brad Paisley Marries Kimberly Williams
On March 15, 2003, Paisley wed Williams at Stauffer Chapel at Pepperdine University, after a nine-month engagement.
![54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/03/merle-haggard-the-fightin-side-of-me-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’
On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.
![25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/03/trisha-yearwood-grand-old-opry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On March 13, 1999, Yearwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
![14 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘White Liar’ Goes Gold](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/03/miranda-lambert-white-liar-gold.jpg?w=980&q=75)
14 Years Ago: Miranda Lambert’s ‘White Liar’ Goes Gold
On March 12, 2010, Lambert earned a gold record for "White Liar," from her 'Revolution' album.
![55 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Split Up](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/lester-flatt-earl-scruggs-breakup.jpg?w=980&q=75)
55 Years Ago: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs Split Up
On March 11, 1969, Flatt and Scruggs ended their musical partnership, which spanned more than 25 years.
![26 Years Ago: Sara Evans Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/sara-evans-grand-ole-opry-debut.jpg?w=980&q=75)
26 Years Ago: Sara Evans Makes Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
On March 7, 1998, Evans made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
![25 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2018/11/sara-evans.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Sara Evans Scores First No. 1 Hit
On March 6, 1999, Evans earned her first No. 1 hit with "No Place That Far," the title track from her sophomore album.
![61 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Dies in a Plane Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/08/patsy-cline-biography.jpg?w=980&q=75)
61 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Dies in a Plane Crash
Rest in peace, Patsy.
![41 Years Ago: George Jones Marries Nancy Sepulvado](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/george-jones-nancy-sepulvado-wedding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
41 Years Ago: George Jones Marries Nancy Sepulvado
On March 4, 1983, Jones wed Nancy Sepulvado at his sister's house in Woodville, Texas.
![56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Marries June Carter in Franklin, Ky.](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/02/johnny-cash-june-carter-cash-wedding.jpg?w=980&q=75)
56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Marries June Carter in Franklin, Ky.
On March 1, 1968, Cash wed Carter in Franklin, Ky.