The Boot Staff

Kenny Rogers has died. He was 81 years old.

On March 7, 1998, Evans made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.

On Feb. 22, 1999, Paisley released his debut single.

Learn 25 of the more noteworthy -- and newsworthy -- events related to one of the most successful artists of all time.

It was Jackson's 10th No. 1 hit.

On Jan. 8, 1983, McEntire earned her first No. 1 hit with "Can't Even Get the Blues."

The 2019 CMA Awards will take place on Wednesday night (Nov. 13).

Wow!

On Oct. 25, 1984, Alabama accomplished a feat that had never been achieved by a country group before.

I was walking out, and Emmylou walked up to me and ..."