The Boot Staff

On Sept. 30, 1954, Cline signed her first recording contract with Four Star Records.

On Sept. 7, 1979, Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' album was certified platinum, for sales in excess of one million units.

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On Aug. 25, 1979, Daniels earned his first No. 1 hit, with his single "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."

May they rest in peace ...

On Aug. 21, 1979, Daniels earned a gold single for "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," from his 'Million Mile Reflections' album.

On May 4, 2004, Big & Rich's debut album, 'Horse of a Different Color', was certified platinum, for sales of one million units.

Lambert's songs are some of the most consistently interesting and best-written among the current crop of country music stars.

Country music and patriotism have always gone hand in hand.

Whitley's rich musical legacy makes us wonder what kind of impact he would have made on country music had he lived longer ...

On June 23, 1993, 'Brand New Man' album was certified triple platinum.

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