Twenty-four years ago today (Jan. 1, 1994), Faith Hill started off the new year on a high note: She scored her very first No. 1 hit with her song “Wild One,” from her debut album, Take Me as I Am.
“Wild One” stayed at the top of the charts for an astonishing four weeks — the first time that a female country artist had accomplished that feat in 30 years. In addition to “Wild One,” Take Me as I Am also spawned the No. 1 single “Piece of My Heart,” and the album ultimately sold more than 3 million units.
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Following the success of her freshman record, Hill has gone on to sell more than 27 million more albums. She’s also notched 13 No. 1 singles and three No. 1 records.
Hill’s celebration for the chart-topping success of “Wild One” came only a couple of weeks after the singer made her long-awaited debut at the Grand Ole Opry. And the year 1994 was a big one for the Mississippi native as well: She won her first CMA trophy, and was nominated for two ACM Awards.
This story was originally written by Gayle Thompson, and revised by Angela Stefano.
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