Annie Zaleski
54 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Hits No. 1 With ‘Folsom Prison Blues’
On July 20, 1968, Cash hit No. 1 on the country charts with a live version of "Folsom Prison Blues."
30 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney Signs His First Record Deal
On June 30, 1993, Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records.
60 Years Ago: Buck Owens Earns His First No. 1 Single
On June 15, 1963, Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song "Act Naturally."
34 Years Ago: Mary Chapin Carpenter Releases ‘State of the Heart’
On June 13, 1989, Mary Chapin Carpenter released her second album, 'State of the Heart'.
‘Urban Cowboy’: 10 Things You Might Not Know About the Movie
On June 6, 1980, 'Urban Cowboy' hit theaters.
WATCH: 8 Times Country Music Embraced the Eagles
Here's a look back at the Eagles' history with country music that confirms the group's major impact on the genre.
8 Years Ago: Trace Adkins Wins ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ Season 6
The country star qualified to be on the show after finishing second to Piers Morgan in the first season of 'The Celebrity Apprentice'.
12 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Gives UT Knoxville Commencement Address, Earns Honorary Doctorate
Parton also gave the commencement address at UT Knoxville that year.
13 Years Ago: Taylor Swift Launches Her First Headlining Tour
On April 23, 2009, Swift launched her first headlining tour.
Dolly Parton’s Charity Work: Imagination Library, the Dollywood Foundation + More Important Efforts
Parton's charity efforts are legendary, not just in her home state of Tennessee but worldwide.