35 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’35 Years Ago: Keith Whitley Hits No. 1 With ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’On April 8, 1989, "I'm No Stranger to the Rain" became Whitley's last No. 1 hit before his death from alcoholism.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond Certification25 Years Ago: Shania Twain’s ‘Come on Over’ Earns Diamond CertificationOn April 7, 1999, 'Come on Over' was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million units.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final Concert11 Years Ago: George Jones Performs His Final ConcertOn April 6, 2013, Jones performed his final show, in Knoxville, Tenn.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
39 Years Ago: The Judds Score First Gold Album With ‘Why Not Me’39 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
20 Years Ago: Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker Hit No. 1 With ‘When the Sun Goes Down’20 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
76 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show Debuts76 Years Ago: ‘Louisiana Hayride’ Radio Show DebutsOn April 3, 1948, the influential radio program 'Louisiana Hayride' premiered.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
68 Years Ago: Johnny Cash Records ‘I Walk the Line’68 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
57 Years Ago: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Opens57 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