12 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame12 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of FameOn April 16, 2010, Jackson received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
33 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’33 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Serves as Host and Musical Guest on ‘SNL’On April 15, 1989, Parton served as both the host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
55 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Releases ‘Nashville Skyline’55 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Releases ‘Nashville Skyline’On April 9, 1969, Dylan released his ninth studio album, 'Nashville Skyline'.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
38 Years Ago: The Judds Score First Gold Album With ‘Why Not Me’38 Years Ago: The Judds Score First Gold Album With ‘Why Not Me’On April 4, 1985, the Judds earned their first gold album, for 'Why Not Me'.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
74 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show Debuts74 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show DebutsOn April 3, 1948, the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride' premiered.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
18 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’18 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’On April 3, 2004, "When the Sun Goes Down" became a No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
66 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’66 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’On April 2, 1956, Cash recorded what would become one of his most famous songs.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
55 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Opens55 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum OpensOn April 1, 1967, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in Nashville64 Years Ago: Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Opens in NashvilleOn March 29, 1960, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge opened in Nashville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
22 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut Album22 Years Ago: Nickel Creek Release Their Debut AlbumOn March 21, 2000, Nickel Creek released their self-titled debut album, produced by Alison Krauss.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff