Annie Zaleski

On Oct. 4, 1978, Wynette was reportedly abducted from the parking lot of the Cain-Sloan Department Store in the Nashville neighborhood of Green Hills.

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Not all first releases have been hot sellers -- even albums by artists who would soon come to define and influence country music.

Silverstein was known for his whimsical and twisted children's poetry, but he also was a prolific songwriter, especially for country artists.

On Aug. 23, 2013, Ronstadt announced in an interview with AARP that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and, as a result, "can't sing a note" anymore.

On Aug. 7, 1948, Williams made his first appearance on the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride'.

On Aug. 1, 1998, Brooks reached No. 1 on the country charts with a cover of the Bob Dylan-written "To Make You Feel My Love."

On July 30, 1983, Jones landed at No. 1 on the charts with "I Always Get Lucky With You."

On July 24, 1948, Acuff declared his candidacy for governor of Tennessee.

Cash's late-career comeback reached another peak on July 24, 2003.