49 Years Ago: ‘Austin City Limits’ Premieres on PBS49 Years Ago: ‘Austin City Limits’ Premieres on PBSOn Jan. 2, 1975, 'Austin City Limits' premiered on PBS.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Scores Her First No. 1 Hit30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Scores Her First No. 1 HitOn Jan. 1, 1994, Hill started off the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
65 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin State Prison65 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Performs at San Quentin State PrisonOn Jan. 1, 1959, the Man in Black kicked off the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
132 Years Ago: The Ryman Auditorium Officially Opens132 Years Ago: The Ryman Auditorium Officially OpensIn 1892, the Ryman Auditorium opened its doors.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
46 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold Album46 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold AlbumParton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole Opry30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole OpryHappy (Opry) anniversary to her!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
20 Years Ago: Keith Urban’s Debut Solo Album Certified Platinum20 Years Ago: Keith Urban’s Debut Solo Album Certified PlatinumOn Dec. 15, 2003, Urban earned platinum status for his self-titled debut album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Marries Denise Jackson44 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Marries Denise JacksonHappy anniversary to the Jacksons!Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson