24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Named Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards24 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Named Artist of the Decade at the American Music AwardsOn Jan. 17, 2000, Brooks was named the Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
81 Years Ago: Ronnie Milsap Is Born in North Carolina81 Years Ago: Ronnie Milsap Is Born in North CarolinaHappy birthday to him!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
32 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Is Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame32 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Is Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of FameOn Jan. 15, 1992, the Man in Black was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
33 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Hits No. 1 With ‘Unanswered Prayers’33 Years Ago: Garth Brooks Hits No. 1 With ‘Unanswered Prayers’On this day (Jan. 12) in 1991, the song soared to the top of the charts.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
48 Years Ago: ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Is Released48 Years Ago: ‘Wanted! The Outlaws’ Is ReleasedIn 1976, some of Music City's most eccentric, outside-the-box artists turned the town upside down, staging a commercial revolution against the Nashville establishment that resulted in a paradigm shift in country music.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
98 Years Ago: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, Texas98 Years Ago: Ray Price Is Born in Peach, TexasNinety-seven years ago today, on Jan. 12, 1926, Ray Price was born in Peach, Texas. Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
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