78 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Is Born in Tennessee78 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Is Born in TennesseeHappy birthday, Dolly!Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
17 Years Ago: Taylor Swift’s Debut Album Is Released17 Years Ago: Taylor Swift’s Debut Album Is ReleasedOn Oct. 24, 2006, Swift's life was about to completely change.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
18 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood’s ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ Is Released18 Years Ago: Carrie Underwood’s ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ Is ReleasedOn Oct. 18, 2005, Underwood's life was about to change.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
17 Years Ago: Big & Rich’s ‘Horse of a Different Color’ Certified Platinum17 Years Ago: Big & Rich’s ‘Horse of a Different Color’ Certified PlatinumOn May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
12 Years Ago: Brooks & Dunn Announce Their Split12 Years Ago: Brooks & Dunn Announce Their SplitOn Aug. 10, 2009, Brooks & Dunn announced that they were splitting up, after more than 20 years as a duo. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
32 Years Ago: Vince Gill Joins the Grand Ole Opry32 Years Ago: Vince Gill Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Aug. 10, 1991, Gill became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
48 Years Ago: Hank Williams Jr. Has Near-Fatal Accident in Montana48 Years Ago: Hank Williams Jr. Has Near-Fatal Accident in MontanaOn Aug. 8, 1975, Williams Jr. had a near-fatal accident when he fell more than 440 feet while climbing Ajax Peak in Montana.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
60 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Hits No. 1 With ‘I Fall to Pieces’60 Years Ago: Patsy Cline Hits No. 1 With ‘I Fall to Pieces’On Aug. 7, 1961, Cline earned her first No. 1 hit with "I Fall to Pieces," from her 'Patsy Cline Showcase' album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson