Annie Zaleski
29 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Settles With the IRS
On Feb. 2, 1993, Nelson finally settled his long-outstanding debt to the IRS.
45 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold Single
On Feb. 1, 1978, Parton earned her first-ever gold single.
23 Years Ago: Faith Hill Performs the National Anthem at Super Bowl XXXIV
On Jan. 30, 2000, Hill had the distinct honor of opening Super Bowl XXXIV at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta by singing the National Anthem.
Top 10 Lucinda Williams Songs
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20 Years Ago: Shania Twain and the Chicks Take Over Super Bowl XXXVII
It was a big year for country music at the Super Bowl.
60 Years Ago: ‘The Ballad of Jed Clampett’ Hits No. 1
To this day, the song lives on.
Top 10 Ronnie Milsap Songs
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54 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole Opry
On Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Top 10 Country Songs About Winter
The Boot counts down country music's best songs about winter.
9 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Earns Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music
Recipients are being "recognized for their achievements and influence in music, and for their enduring contributions to American and international culture."
12 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Gives UT Knoxville Commencement Address, Earns Honorary Doctorate
Parton also gave the commencement address at UT Knoxville that year.
Top 10 Country Songs You Might Not Know Shel Silverstein Wrote
Silverstein was known for his whimsical and twisted children's poetry, but he also was a prolific songwriter, especially for country artists.