![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
The Boot Staff
![The Boot Staff](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/10/boot-250x2501.png?w=300&q=75)
![35 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/04/dolly-parton-saturday-night-live.png?w=980&q=75)
35 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’
On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'.
![25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond Certification](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/04/shania-twain-come-on-over-diamond.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond Certification
On April 7, 1999, 'Come on Over' was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units.
![11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final Concert](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2016/04/george-jones-last-concert.jpg?w=980&q=75)
11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final Concert
On April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.
![20 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/04/kenny-chesney-uncle-kracker-when-the-sun-goes-down.jpg?w=980&q=75)
20 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’
On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.
![64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in Nashville](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/tootsies-orchid-lounge-nashville.jpg?w=980&q=75)
64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in Nashville
On March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.
![69 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Is Born in Oklahoma](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/reba-mcentire-birthday.jpg?w=980&q=75)
69 Years Ago: Reba McEntire Is Born in Oklahoma
Happy birthday, Reba!
![24 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut Album](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/01/Nickel-Creek.jpg?w=980&q=75)
24 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut Album
On March 21, 2000, Nickel Creek released their self-titled debut album, produced by Alison Krauss.
![24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Wraps Up Spring Training With the New York Mets](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2015/03/garth-brooks-baseball.jpg?w=980&q=75)
24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Wraps Up Spring Training With the New York Mets
On March 19, 2000, Brooks wrapped up spring training with the New York Mets.
![54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2017/03/merle-haggard-the-fightin-side-of-me-no-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
54 Years Ago: Merle Haggard Hits No. 1 With ‘The Fightin’ Side of Me’
On March 14, 1970, Haggard scored his ninth No. 1 hit.
![25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2014/03/trisha-yearwood-grand-old-opry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On March 13, 1999, Yearwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.