Annie Zaleski

The country star qualified to be on the show after finishing second to Piers Morgan in the first season of 'The Celebrity Apprentice'.

Parton also gave the commencement address at UT Knoxville that year.

On Feb. 22, 1990, Tritt released his debut album, 'Country Club'.

On Feb. 7, 1995, Shania Twain released her second album, 'The Woman in Me'.

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.

On Aug. 1, 1998, Brooks reached No. 1 on the country charts with a cover of the Bob Dylan-written "To Make You Feel My Love."

On May 2, 1998, "You're Still the One" hit No. 1 on the country singles chart.

Parton's charity efforts are legendary, not just in her home state of Tennessee but worldwide.

On Aug. 18, 1998, Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with "I'm Alright."

On Aug. 18, 1973, Twitty and Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man."