1 of 8 1983 – John Anderson's song "Wild and Blue" was at #1 on the Country chart.Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images
2 of 8 1991 – Billy Ray Cyrus signed his first recording contract with Mercury Records.Photo: Alexander Sibaja/Getty Images
3 of 8 1995 – Rhett Akins released his debut album "A Thousand Memories."Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images
4 of 8 1995 – Trisha Yearwood released her single “Thinkin’ About You.”Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images
5 of 8 2000 – George Strait released his single “The Best Day.”Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
6 of 8 2009 – Taylor Swift was at #1 on the country chart with "Fearless," which was the most awarded album in the history of country music.Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
7 of 8 2014 – Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers died just days prior to his 75th birthday. The Everly Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.Photo: Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images
8 of 8 2018 – Eric Church‘s album "Mr. Misunderstood" was certified platinum.Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images
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