Country Music Memories: 'Unanswered Prayers' Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: 'Unanswered Prayers' Hits No. 1On this day (Jan. 12) in 1991, the song soared to the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: 'Wanted! The Outlaws' Is ReleasedCountry Music Memories: 'Wanted! The Outlaws' Is ReleasedIn 1976, some of Music City's most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasCountry Music Memories: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasNinety-seven years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas. Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Country Music Memories: Martina McBride Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: Martina McBride Hits No. 1On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: 'Stardust' Certified Quadruple PlatinumCountry Music Memories: 'Stardust' Certified Quadruple PlatinumOn Jan. 9, 1990, 'Stardust' album was certified quadruple platinum.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 HitCountry Music Memories: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 HitOn Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: George Strait Hits No. 1Country Music Memories: George Strait Hits No. 1On Jan. 5, 1985, Strait was starting the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Country Music Memories: Johnny Cash Attacks Homer SimpsonCountry Music Memories: Johnny Cash Attacks Homer SimpsonIt was one of the coolest guest appearances in the history of the show. Taste of CountryTaste of Country
Country Music Memories: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryCountry Music Memories: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Country Music Memories: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.Country Music Memories: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff