53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is Released53 Years Ago: Merle Haggard’s ‘Okie From Muskogee’ Album Is ReleasedOn Dec. 29, 1969, Haggard's 'Okie From Muskogee' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
45 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold Album45 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold AlbumParton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole Opry30 Years Ago: Faith Hill Debuts on the Grand Ole OpryHappy (Opry) anniversary to her!The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Marries Denise Jackson44 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Marries Denise JacksonHappy anniversary to the Jacksons!Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
30 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Releases ‘A Lot About Livin’ (and a Little ‘Bout Love)’30 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Releases ‘A Lot About Livin’ (and a Little ‘Bout Love)’On Oct. 9, 1992, Jackson released his third studio album.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
29 Years Ago: Vince Gill Hits No. 1 With ‘One More Last Chance’29 Years Ago: Vince Gill Hits No. 1 With ‘One More Last Chance’On Oct. 9, 1993, Gill earned his third No. 1 hit.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
22 Years Ago: Lonestar Collect First Platinum Album for ‘Lonely Grill’22 Years Ago: Lonestar Collect First Platinum Album for ‘Lonely Grill’On Sept. 24, 1999, Lonestar scored their first platinum album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
48 Years Ago: Gram Parsons Dies48 Years Ago: Gram Parsons DiesOn Sept. 19, 1973, Parsons passed away from an overdose of morphine and alcohol.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
12 Years Ago: Eric Church Releases ‘Chief’12 Years Ago: Eric Church Releases ‘Chief’On July 26, 2011, Church's 'Chief' album was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson