On June 15, 1963, Owens landed his first No. 1 single: the song “Act Naturally.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/buck-owens-act-naturally-first-no-1-single/
On June 9, 1979, Rogers soared to the top of the charts with his single “She Believes in Me,” from his ‘The Gambler’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kenny-rogers-she-believes-in-me-single/
On June 8, 1974, Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” from her ‘Jolene’ album, soared to the top of the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/dolly-parton-i-will-always-love-you-single/
On June 7, 1997, McGraw and Hill soared to the top of the charts with their duet, “It’s Your Love,” from McGraw’s ‘Everywhere’ album. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-its-your-love-single/
These 10 country artists found success immediately. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/country-debut-singles-that-hit-number-1/
On June 5, 1993, Keith earned his first No. 1 song on the Hot Country Songs Billboard chart, “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/toby-keith-first-no-1-song-shouldve-been-a-cowboy/
On June 3, 2009, Strait’s ‘Troubadour’ album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-strait-troubadour-platinum/
On May 30, 1992, Cyrus’ debut single, “Achy Breaky Heart,” from his freshman album, ‘Some Gave All’, soared to the top of the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/billy-ray-cyrus-achy-breaky-heart/
On May 29, 2004, Wilson earned her first No.1 hit with her debut single, “Redneck Woman,” from her album ‘Here for the Party’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/gretchen-wilson-redneck-woman-single/
On May 26, 1992, Brooks & Dunn earned their first gold-selling album, for their freshman record, ‘Brand New Man’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/brooks-dunn-brand-new-man-gold/
On May 25, 2002, Jackson earned his 20th No. 1 hit with “Drive (for Daddy Gene).” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/alan-jackson-no-1-drive-for-daddy-gene/
On May 23, 1981, Cash earned her first No. 1 hit with “Seven Year Ache.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/rosanne-cash-seven-year-ache-no-1/
On May 22, 1970, ‘Okie From Muskogee’ hit No. 1 on the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/merle-haggard-okie-from-muskogee-no-1/
On May 16, 1998, Hill landed at the top of the charts with her single “This Kiss.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/faith-hill-this-kiss-number-one/
On May 8, 1982, Nelson’s version of “Always on My Mind” hit No. 1 on the charts. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/willie-nelson-always-on-my-mind-no-1/
On May 7, 1949, Williams earned his first No. 1 hit, with “Lovesick Blues.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/hank-williams-lovesick-blues-no-1/
On May 2, 1998, “You’re Still the One” hit No. 1 on the country singles chart. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shania-twain-youre-still-the-one-number-1/
On April 30, 1994, Hill topped the charts for the second time with “Piece of My Heart.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/faith-hill-piece-of-my-heart/
On April 25, 1986, the Judds’ ‘Why Not Me’ album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/the-judds-why-not-me-platinum/
Congratulations to them both! Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/john-prine-the-tree-of-forgiveness-jason-aldean-rearview-town-sales/
On April 19, 1969, Campbell earned a No.1 hit with “Galveston.” Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/glen-campbell-galveston-no-1/
On April 13, 1959, Jones earned his first No. 1 single. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/george-jones-white-lightning-no-1/
We’re so sorry for your loss, Kelsea … Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/kelsea-ballerini-grandma-dead-dies/
On April 11, 1992, Judd earned her first hit as a solo artist. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/wynonna-she-is-his-only-need/
On April 9, 1991, Loveless received her first gold album, for her 1988 ‘Honky Tonk Angel’ record. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/patty-loveless-honky-tonk-angel-gold/
On April 8, 1989, “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” became Whitley’s last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/keith-whitley-im-no-stranger-to-the-rain/
On April 7, 1999, ‘Come on Over’ was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/shania-twain-come-on-over-certified-diamond/
Maren Morris earned a new notch in her belt this week by becoming the first country artist to top the Billboard Dance Mix/Show Airplay chart since its inception in 2003. Her song “The Middle” a Read More
Twenty-seven years ago today (March 9, 1991) was a big day for Alan Jackson. It was on that date that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with “I’d Love You All Over Again,” Read More
Thirty-eight years ago today (March 8, 1980), Willie Nelson rode to the top of the charts with his single “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys.” The song was the debut single from Nelson’s The Electric Horseman album, Read More
Nineteen years ago today (March 6, 1999) was a big day for Sara Evans. It was on that date that the Missouri native scored her first No. 1 hit with “No Place That Far,” the Read More
Eleven years ago today (March 6, 2006) was a day to remember for Miranda Lambert. It was on that date that the singer earned her first gold single, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with “Kerosene.” “Kerosene” is Read More
Twenty-two years ago today, on March 2, 1996, Martina McBride hit a new career milestone. It was on that date that the singer scored her first No. 1 hit, with “Wild Angels,” her 10th single and Read More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Sixty-two years ago today (Feb. 25, 1956) was an historic day for Elvis Presley: It was on that date that the King of Rock and Roll scored his first No. 1 hit with “I Forgot to Remember Read More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Feb. 21, 2004, was a big day for Toby Keith: It was on that date that his single “American Soldier,” from his multi-platinum Shock’n Y’all album, soared to the top of the charts. “American Solider,” Read More
Eight years ago today, on Feb. 18, 2010, Lady Antebellum earned a double-platinum certification, for sales of 2 million copies, for their single “Need You Now.” The song was the title track of and debut single Read More
Eight years ago today, on Feb. 16, 2010, Miranda Lambert earned herself a little more bling: It was on that date that the singer earned a gold record, signifying sales of 500,000 units, with her Read More
Forty-two years ago today (Feb. 15, 1975), TG Sheppard earned his first No. 1 hit with “Devil in the Bottle.” The song was the debut single from Sheppard’s eponymous freshman album. Songwriter Bobby David penned Read More
Welcome to The Boot’s News Roundup, a morning rundown of the news country music fans need to know. Read on to learn more about the latest goings-on in the country, Americana, bluegrass and folk genres. Read More
Thirteen years ago today (Feb. 12, 2005), Rascal Flatts scored their third No. 1 hit with “Bless the Broken Road.” The song, from their album Feels Like Today, also became the trio’s first platinum-selling tune. “Bless Read More
Fifty-one years ago today (Feb. 11, 1967) was a career-changing day for Loretta Lynn: It was on that date that Lynn scored her first No. 1 hit with “Don’t Come Home a’Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Read More
Thirty-two years ago today (Feb. 10, 1986), the Highwayman record was certified gold, for sales of 500,000 units. The album, released in May of 1985, was recorded by country superstars Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash Read More
Seventeen years ago today (Feb. 9, 2001), the soundtrack for O Brother, Where Art Thou? earned gold certification, for sales of 500,000 units. The album, which was produced by T Bone Burnett, includes songs by Alison Read More
Chris Stapleton never ceases to amaze: The singer is currently occupying the top three spots on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. For the week dated Feb. 10, Stapleton’s From A Room: Volume 2 is in the No. Read More
Sixteen years ago today (Feb. 8, 2002), Jo Dee Messina earned her second platinum album with Burn. The album was her third with Curb Records. Curb Records Burn was released in 2000 and produced by Tim Read More
Eighteen years ago today (Feb. 5, 2000), the Dixie Chicks rode straight to No. 1 with their single “Cowboy, Take Me Away.” The tune, from the Chicks’ multi-platinum 1999 album Fly, was written by trio member Read More
Eight years ago today, on Feb. 4, 2010, Brad Paisley‘s single “Online,” from his 5th Gear album, earned gold certification, for sales of 500,000 units. The song, which Paisley wrote with his frequent collaborators Chris Read More
Forty-four years ago today (Feb. 2, 1974), Dolly Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with her song “Jolene.” The tune, written by Parton, was the title track of her 13th studio album. With lines Read More
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