Annie Zaleski

On Dec. 3, 1968, Presley made his triumphant return to the stage with an NBC TV special presented by the Singer sewing company.

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.