26 Years Ago: Martina McBride Hits No. 1 With ‘A Broken Wing’26 Years Ago: Martina McBride Hits No. 1 With ‘A Broken Wing’On Jan. 10, 1998, McBride soared to No. 1 with "A Broken Wing."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
34 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Stardust’ Is Certified Quadruple Platinum34 Years Ago: Willie Nelson’s ‘Stardust’ Is Certified Quadruple PlatinumOn Jan. 9, 1990, 'Stardust' album was certified quadruple platinum.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
41 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 Hit41 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Earns Her First No. 1 HitOn Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
39 Years Ago: George Strait’s ‘Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind’ Hits No. 139 Years Ago: George Strait’s ‘Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind’ Hits No. 1On Jan. 5, 1985, Strait was starting the new year on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
55 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole Opry55 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
74 Years Ago: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.74 Years Ago: Sun Studio Opens in Memphis, Tenn.Jan. 3, 1950, was an historic day for country music, although no one was aware of it at the time.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
24 Years Ago: LeAnn Rimes’ Self-Titled Album Goes Platinum24 Years Ago: LeAnn Rimes’ Self-Titled Album Goes PlatinumOn Jan. 3, 2000, Rimes kicked off the new year -- and the new millennium -- on a high note.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
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