Country Music Memories: Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' Goes PlatinumCountry Music Memories: Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' Goes PlatinumOn Sept. 7, 1979, Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' album was certified platinum, for sales in excess of one million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Vince Gill Earns First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Vince Gill Earns First No. 1 HitGill earned his first No. 1 hit, "I Still Believe in You," on Sept. 5, 1992.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'Heartbreak Hotel' Remake Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'Heartbreak Hotel' Remake Hits No. 1On Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: George Jones' 'The Grand Tour' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: George Jones' 'The Grand Tour' Hits No. 1On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song "The Grand Tour," which was the title track of his 41st studio album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum AlbumCountry Music Memories: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum AlbumOn Aug. 31, 1994, Walker earned his first platinum record with his self-titled debut album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Kenny Chesney Scores First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Kenny Chesney Scores First No. 1 HitOn Aug. 30, 1997, Chesney scored his first No. 1 hit with the single "She's Got It All."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'A Boy Named Sue' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'A Boy Named Sue' Hits No. 1On Aug. 23, 1969, Cash earned a No. 1 hit with his song "A Boy Named Sue," from his 'At San Quentin' album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: Jo Dee Messina's 'I'm Alright' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: Jo Dee Messina's 'I'm Alright' Hits No. 1On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I'm Alright."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Country Music Memories: Conway Twitty + Loretta Lynn Hit No. 1Country Music Memories: Conway Twitty + Loretta Lynn Hit No. 1On Aug. 18, 1973, Twitty and Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Country Music Memories: 'Highwayman' Hits No. 1 on BillboardCountry Music Memories: 'Highwayman' Hits No. 1 on BillboardOn Aug. 17, 1985, the Highwaymen hit No. 1 with their debut single, "Highwayman."Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson