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While September is known as the month of backpacks, sharpened pencils, early alarm clocks and kids across the United States returning to school, it's also a month in which many, many country stars celebrate with cake -- because it's their birth month!

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On Sept. 2, 2009, Aldean's single "Big Green Tractor," from his 'Wide Open' album, earned gold status.

On Sept. 1, 1979, Nelson and Russell hit the No. 1 spot with their remake of the Elvis Presley hit "Heartbreak Hotel."

On Aug. 31, 1994, Walker earned his first platinum record with his self-titled debut album.

On Aug. 31, 1974, Jones earned a No. 1 hit with his song "The Grand Tour," which was the title track of his 41st studio album.

On Aug. 30, 1997, Chesney scored his first No. 1 hit with the single "She's Got It All."

Tritt's part of the "Class of '89," but his debut disc didn't arrive until 1990.

It's the song that started it all for the King of Country.

On Aug. 28, 1982, Strait earned his first No. 1 hit with his single "Fool Hearted Memory."