29 Years Ago: George Jones Undergoes Triple Bypass Surgery, on His 63rd Birthday29 Years Ago: George Jones Undergoes Triple Bypass Surgery, on His 63rd BirthdayOn Sept. 12, 1994, Jones had triple bypass surgery, on his 63rd birthday, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
17 Years Ago: Terri Clark Hits No. 1 With ‘Girls Lie Too’17 Years Ago: Terri Clark Hits No. 1 With ‘Girls Lie Too’On Sept. 11, 2004, Clark earned her second No. 1 hit in the United States with her single "Girls Lie Too."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
22 Years Ago: Chely Wright Hits No. 1 With ‘Single White Female’22 Years Ago: Chely Wright Hits No. 1 With ‘Single White Female’On Sept. 11, 1999, Wright earned her first No. 1 single with "Single White Female," which was the title track of her sophomore album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
27 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Hits No. 1 With ‘XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)’27 Years Ago: Trisha Yearwood Hits No. 1 With ‘XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)’On Sept. 10, 1994, Yearwood's single "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" became her second No. 1 hit.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I Wonder Do You Think of Me’33 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I Wonder Do You Think of Me’Sept. 9, 1989, was a bittersweet day for friends and family of the late Whitley. The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Certified Platinum44 Years Ago: Waylon Jennings’ ‘Greatest Hits’ Album Certified PlatinumOn Sept. 7, 1979, Jennings' 'Greatest Hits' album was certified platinum, for sales in excess of one million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
31 Years Ago: Vince Gill Earns His First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Still Believe in You’31 Years Ago: Vince Gill Earns His First No. 1 Hit With ‘I Still Believe in You’Gill earned his first No. 1 hit, "I Still Believe in You," on Sept. 5, 1992.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
12 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Goes Gold With ‘Big Green Tractor’12 Years Ago: Jason Aldean Goes Gold With ‘Big Green Tractor’On Sept. 2, 2009, Aldean's single "Big Green Tractor," from his 'Wide Open' album, earned gold status.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Remake44 Years Ago: Willie Nelson and Leon Russell Share No. 1 Spot With ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ RemakeOn Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
29 Years Ago: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum Record With Self-Titled Debut29 Years Ago: Clay Walker Earns First Platinum Record With Self-Titled DebutOn Aug. 31, 1994, Walker earned his first platinum record with his self-titled debut album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff