Annie Zaleski

On Feb. 22, 1990, Tritt released his debut album, 'Country Club'.

In February of 1993, Keith released his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy."

For the week starting Feb. 10, 1979, Rabbitt hit No. 1 on the charts with "Every Which Way But Loose."

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

On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.

On Feb. 1, 1978, Parton earned her first-ever gold single.

It was a big year for country music at the Super Bowl.

To this day, the song lives on.

Do y'all agree?

On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.