9 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Earns Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music9 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Earns Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of MusicRecipients are being "recognized for their achievements and influence in music, and for their enduring contributions to American and international culture."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
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
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
63 Years Ago: Randy Travis Is Born in Monroe, N.C.63 Years Ago: Randy Travis Is Born in Monroe, N.C.Happy birthday, Randy! The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Top 10 Country Songs for GraduationTop 10 Country Songs for GraduationCongratulations, graduates!Christina VinsonChristina Vinson
45 Years Ago: Eric Church Is Born in Granite Falls, N.C.45 Years Ago: Eric Church Is Born in Granite Falls, N.C.Happy birthday, EC! Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
24 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still the One’ Hits No. 124 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘You’re Still the One’ Hits No. 1On May 2, 1998, "You're Still the One" hit No. 1 on the country singles chart.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
34 Years Ago: Clint Black Signs With RCA Records34 Years Ago: Clint Black Signs With RCA RecordsThe label's been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
55 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Is Born in Delhi, La.55 Years Ago: Tim McGraw Is Born in Delhi, La.Happy birthday, Tim! Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson