63 Years Ago: George Jones Earns First No. 1 Single With ‘White Lightning’63 Years Ago: George Jones Earns First No. 1 Single With ‘White Lightning’On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
51 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is Released51 Years Ago: John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Is ReleasedOn April 12, 1971, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released as a single.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
33 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Releases His Debut Album33 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Releases His Debut Album'Garth Brooks' debuted on April 12, 1989. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
30 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo Single30 Years Ago: Wynonna Judd Hits No. 1 With Debut Solo SingleOn April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
Tragic Day In Country MusicTragic Day In Country MusicOn March 16, 1991, McEntire lost seven of her band members, plus her tour manager, in a fatal airplane crash.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
31 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit31 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Scores His First No. 1 Hit Jackson earned his first No. 1 hit on March 9, 1991, with the song "I'd Love You All Over Again," from his freshman 'Here in the Real World' album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
39 Years Ago This Week39 Years Ago This WeekOn March 8, 1980, Nelson's "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys" soared to the top of the charts, becoming his fifth No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
26 Years Ago: Martina McBride Hits No. 1 With ‘Wild Angels’26 Years Ago: Martina McBride Hits No. 1 With ‘Wild Angels’On March 2. 1996, McBride earned her first No. 1 hit, with "Wild Angels," the title track of her third studio album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June Carter56 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Proposes to June CarterOn Feb. 22, 1968, Cash proposed to Carter while they were onstage together in London, Ontario, Canada.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff