46 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Is Born in Ada, Okla.46 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Is Born in Ada, Okla.Happy birthday, Blake! Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Signs With Capitol Records35 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Signs With Capitol RecordsOn June 17, 1988, Brooks signed with Capitol Records.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
13 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry13 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood Is Inducted Into the Grand Ole OpryOn May 10, 2008, Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Dies33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley DiesWhitley died at the age of 33 from alcohol poisoning.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
40 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 140 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Always on My Mind’ Hits No. 1On May 8, 1982, Nelson's version of "Always on My Mind" hit No. 1 on the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
46 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree46 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Receives Honorary Doctorate DegreeOn May 8, 1976, "the Man in Black" received an honorary doctorate degree from National University in San Diego, Calif.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’73 Years Ago: Hank Williams Gets His First No. 1 Song With ‘Lovesick Blues’On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with "Lovesick Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
33 Years Ago: Naomi Judd Marries Larry Strickland33 Years Ago: Naomi Judd Marries Larry StricklandRest in peace, Naomi.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
15 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood Graduates From Northeastern State University15 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood Graduates From Northeastern State UniversityOn May 6, 2006, Underwood graduated from Northeastern State University, one year after winning 'American Idol'.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
20 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut20 Years Ago: Blake Shelton Makes His Grand Ole Opry DebutOn May 5, 2001, Shelton made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, performing "Austin," from his self-titled debut album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson