The Boot Staff

Country legend Williams was born on Sept. 17, 1923.

On Sept. 12, 2003, Cash passed away after suffering complications from diabetes.

On Sept. 12, 1994, Jones had triple bypass surgery, on his 63rd birthday, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.

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

On Sept. 2, 2009, Aldean's single "Big Green Tractor," from his 'Wide Open' album, earned gold status.

On Aug. 7, 2004, McEntire earned her 22nd No. 1 hit with "Somebody," from her 'Room to Breathe' album.

On Aug. 3, 1999, Cline was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Keith's songs are some of the most popular of the last few decades in country music.

On June 24, 1989, Brooks made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry.

On June 3, 2009, Strait's 'Troubadour' album was certified platinum, for sales of one million copies.